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Filter (stylized as FILTER) is an alternative rock group formed in 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio by Richard Patrick and guitarist/programmer Brian Liesegang, who later left the band in 1997 to form Ashtar Command with Chris Holmes. Filter has released five studio albums
Their first album, Short Bus, was released in 1995. The album was commercially successful, and included the hit single “Hey Man, Nice Shot”. The song was somewhat controversial, as it was seen as capitalizing on the public suicide of Budd Dwyer. Kurt Cobain’s suicide was widely rumored to have inspired the song, but the band refuted this. In need of a live band to tour the album, Patrick and Liesegang recruited Geno Lenardo on guitar, Frank Cavanagh on bass, and Matt Walker on drums. They would all later be featured in the video for the album’s second single, “Dose”.
Between Filter’s first and second albums, the band became known for their soundtrack contributions, The first of these tracks, “Thanks Bro”, landed on the Songs In The Key Of X: Music From And Inspired By The X-Files album. In 1996, Filter recorded and filmed the video for the song “Jurassitol”, for The Crow: City of Angels soundtrack. They also released the home video Phenomenology in 1996, which showcased some of the band’s live performances and music videos, as well as an interview with Patrick and Liesegang filmed in New Mexico.
Their first album, Short Bus, was released in 1995. The album was commercially successful, and included the hit single “Hey Man, Nice Shot”. The song was somewhat controversial, as it was seen as capitalizing on the public suicide of Budd Dwyer. Kurt Cobain’s suicide was widely rumored to have inspired the song, but the band refuted this. In need of a live band to tour the album, Patrick and Liesegang recruited Geno Lenardo on guitar, Frank Cavanagh on bass, and Matt Walker on drums. They would all later be featured in the video for the album’s second single, “Dose”.
Between Filter’s first and second albums, the band became known for their soundtrack contributions, The first of these tracks, “Thanks Bro”, landed on the Songs In The Key Of X: Music From And Inspired By The X-Files album. In 1996, Filter recorded and filmed the video for the song “Jurassitol”, for The Crow: City of Angels soundtrack. They also released the home video Phenomenology in 1996, which showcased some of the band’s live performances and music videos, as well as an interview with Patrick and Liesegang filmed in New Mexico.
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inteq wrote:
Take My Picture <3
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duffernandes wrote:
I love Filter
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ayalem wrote:
Crazy to see that "Take a picture" is 5x more listened to than some of the other stuff... yes, it's a good track but certainly not their best and definitely not better than most of the top 50! Just goes to show that advertising/movie sampling affects audiences!
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inflikkt wrote:
im most partial to the best things. and dose
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eitsuop wrote:
Take A Picture vs Hey Man Nice Shot... crazy difference!
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klatch wrote:
@Aenimanu I wonder if you have also discovered the relation between the actor in your avatar and Filter's frontman, or if that's just a silly coincidence.
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Gektor2202 wrote:
Nice Shot bleyat!
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Aenimanu wrote:
Discovered this band cuz I listened to "Hey man, nice shot" in X Files 3x03. And was a great discovery!
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gumimetal wrote:
the only way is the wrong way!
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kalash_novoross wrote:
бля весьма неплохо,......
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peter_walcher wrote:
Hahaha I love how "Sand" is on their most listened. I actually like their new stuff a lot, can't wait for their next album. The new drummer is a monster.
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CycoMikie wrote:
i dont like filter with the new members..
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Edward_Blake wrote:
Фильтр говна не делают.)
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matzetuki wrote:
Take a Picture is perfect. [5]
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BeNgEE4 wrote:
feel like a new born!=
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frostuss wrote:
Take a Picture is perfect. [4]
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thedaydreamer92 wrote:
Great band.
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HMSTerror wrote:
The newest album is a tremendous disappointment.
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rocknrosezine wrote:
New interview with Heart-Set Self-Destruct front-man Dave Naruszewics (the band have just finished touring in the US with Filter & Saliva). Find out why the singer swapped a medical career for life in a rock n' roll band. http://www.rocknrose.net/features.html Review of HSSD's new album 'Of Nightmares' can be found here: http://www.rocknrose.net/Music.html
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RazeTheStray123 wrote:
Best alternative Rock band out there. :)
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