- Formed in: Glasgow, Scotland
- Band Members: Robert Paterson, Robert Hodgens, Kerry Polwart, Amy Ogletree, Adrian Barry
- Years Active: 2000s
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
Influenced by literature as much as the best in Scottish pop, Glasgow's the Poems feature former members of classic Scottish bands. Robert Hodgens (the Bluebells), Adrian Barry (the High Fidelity), and Bobby Paterson (Love and Money) were joined by vocalists Kerry Polwart and Amy Ogletree. The quintet signed on with Minty Fresh in the U.S. and released Young America in September 2006. The record includes contributions from members of Belle & Sebastian, Teenage Fanclub, Del Amitri, and the Proclaimers. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, Rovi
- Influenced by: Prefab Sprout,
- Similar Artists: The Ladybug Transistor, God Help the Girl, Camera Obscura, Young and Sexy, The Postmarks, The Music Lovers, Belle & Sebastian, Walker Kong,
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