• I Liked Them Before MTV: An Indie Rock Thread
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Post about your favorite band that hasn't hit it big yet or they have and you secretly still like them. [b]Wavves[/b] [quote]Wavves is an American surf pop/noise punk band based out of San Diego, California. Wavves started in 2008 as the recording project of Nathan Williams. Wavves released several 7"s as well as a cassette leading up to the first two releases 'Wavves' (Woodsist) and 'Wavvves' (Fat Possum/Bella Union). After gaining recognition Ryan Ulsh was enlisted as a touring drummer and Wavves did the first US and European tours. Wavves released their self-titled debut album in 2008, subsequently drawing the attention of Pitchfork Media.[1][2] At the time, the band consisted of guitarist Nathan Williams and drummer Ryan Ulsh.[/quote] Albums Wavvves [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Wavvvescover.jpg[/img]' This album rules it's kinda low fi but it the quality doesn't affect most of the hitters on this album. [b]Songs to listen[/b] No Hope Kids So Bored [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HsxiTy7Ru0[/media] King of The Beach [img]http://streetgiant.com/files/wavves-king-of-the-beach.jpg[/img] This album rules it strays away from the low-fi and into a catchy summer vibe album. [b] Top songs [/b] King of The Beach Baseball Cards Post Acid Convertible Balloon [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdbrQYER1fI[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDKh61eMMuE&ob=av3n[/media]
Smith Westerns [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKRRDmug9c4[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riv90OTC3pQ[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvNDkPaejU[/media] not really rock, but pleasant anyways
[QUOTE=SergeantDead;33139816][B]The Mountain Goats[/B][/QUOTE] John Darnielle is one of the best songwriters ever.
The Snake The Cross The Crown In Time: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm7N9X6TeXk[/media] The Great American Smokeout: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOXOWFTj3i8[/media]
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