Youthmovies (also known as YMSS or Youthmovie Soundtrack Strategies) are an English rock quintet, comprising of Andrew Mears (guitar and vocals), Al English (guitar), Graeme Murray (drums), Stephen "Ham" Hammond (bass) and Sam Scott (brass and keys). Simon Jones, drummer from the post-rock influenced indie band Hope of the States originally played drums in Youthmovies as well as playing drums in Hope of the States. However, just prior to Hope of the States being signed to Sony BMG in 2004, Jones was replaced by current drummer Graeme Murray. Their earlier sound included blasts of cathartic noise mingled with brooding soundscapes, spoken-word samples and a sharp canopy of feedback, drone and brass, though with their mini-album Hurrah! Another Year, Surely This One Will Be Better Than the Last; The Inexorable March of Progress Will Lead Us All to Happiness and the subsequent single "Ores" their sound suggested they

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