Breaks Co-Op was formed by Zane Lowe (previously Urban Disturbance) and Hamish Clark in 1997. Hamish and Zane released the electronic album Roofers in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests.
When Zane Lowe and Hamish Clark discovered the voice of Andy Lovegrove, they knew it was the signature instrument they needed to complete the recording project they’d begun in New Zealand and transported to the UK on their OE adventure.
Sounds Familiar debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Albums on 10 February 2014. It has been in the Top 40 Albums for three weeks with a highest position of #11. There are two albums by Breaks Co-Op in the Top 40 Albums.