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Floater began in 1993 when Robert Wynia (lead vocals, bass), Peter Cornett (drums), and Dave Amador (guitar), got together in Eugene, Oregon, making their start at garage parties and the U of O beer garden. With compelling lyrics and adept storytelling, their music shifts in mood from the insistent and heavy to the melodic and soulful, comprising the signature sound for which Floater is best known.
Floater’s regional success was noticed by Elemental Records, who put out their first full-length record, “Sink” in 1994. That same year Floater began a string of sold out shows at the Community Center for the Performing Arts (The WOW Hall) that is still unbroken to this day.
In 1995 Floater released “Glyph” and toured the country for the next two years supporting the record. The single, “Danny Boy” received heavy college and commercial radio play, in many cities outselling major label releases. Floater received nominations to the preliminary level of the Grammy’s from NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) in 1995 under Best Rock Performance for “Sink” and in 1996 under Best Alternative Performance for “Glyph.” (Prelims are determined by nominations from the NARAS members).
In 1998, following their move to Portland, Oregon (where the band currently resides), Floater released their third full-length record, “Angels in the Flesh and Devils in the Bone.” The second concept album by the band (“Sink” was the first), “Angel’s” brought a new vibe to Floater.
Floater’s regional success was noticed by Elemental Records, who put out their first full-length record, “Sink” in 1994. That same year Floater began a string of sold out shows at the Community Center for the Performing Arts (The WOW Hall) that is still unbroken to this day.
In 1995 Floater released “Glyph” and toured the country for the next two years supporting the record. The single, “Danny Boy” received heavy college and commercial radio play, in many cities outselling major label releases. Floater received nominations to the preliminary level of the Grammy’s from NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) in 1995 under Best Rock Performance for “Sink” and in 1996 under Best Alternative Performance for “Glyph.” (Prelims are determined by nominations from the NARAS members).
In 1998, following their move to Portland, Oregon (where the band currently resides), Floater released their third full-length record, “Angels in the Flesh and Devils in the Bone.” The second concept album by the band (“Sink” was the first), “Angel’s” brought a new vibe to Floater.
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Exiled
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Equinox
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Watched over by crows
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American Theatric
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I know
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In America
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Queen of the Goats
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Weightless
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Ghost in the Making
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The Sad Ballad of Danny Boy
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Crusatyr
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Albatross
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Milk of Heaven
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Shoutbox
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sahrs wrote:
Way too underrated.
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CoolTop wrote:
MERPEOPLE IS UGLY.
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CoolTop wrote:
YOU GUYS FUCKING SUCK. WHY DO YOU USE THE SAME FONT AS XENA:WARRIOR PRINCESS ON YOUR CD COVERS?
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merpeople wrote:
Lovelovelovelovelovelove Floater. I wish it were easier to find their stuff. OREGON RULES.
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irishtim wrote:
It's pretty amazing that these guys are still out there kicking ass after all these years without ever having any help by a major label.
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Scott545486 wrote:
Most underrated band ever.
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Wow_its_alex wrote:
Kill the Girl is so good.
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AnathemaOfZos wrote:
Old shouts, but still. What the hell, Travis? Emann put together a well thought out and meaningful post, and all you can come up with is douche bag? What a neanderthal.
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karrieann wrote:
i remember the first time i saw floater. it was at a knrk show at la luna. when i walked in they were on stage. it was all over for me at that moment. i've seem them so many times. i once drove from portland to eugene to see them at john henry's. i got pulled over for speeding on the way there(no ticket!!) and during the show i was dancing with my eyes closed outside of the pit of people. next thing i know i am flying across the room and landed on a table. my ass was bruised for weeks! oh the good ol' days.....
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traviswhite wrote:
Sounds like you guys are just being too sensitive.
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darkcore wrote:
Travis, you are clueless. I wholeheartedly agree with what Emannikcufesin said.
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Emannikcufesin wrote:
What makes you think Floater has turned their back on the fans? Those guys are still cool as hell and the music has always been amazing. I think you're talking out of your ass.
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traviswhite wrote:
Your a douche bag!
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Emannikcufesin wrote:
I remember those days Travis and even talked with Rob about it years ago. My first Floater show was at La Luna way back in the day. Remember how brutal Floater fans were towards opening bands? With Angels Rob said they were hoping to weed some of those fans out. They were also receiving offers from metal labels after Glyph was released, but they didn't want to rewrite Glyph their entire career. So Floater did what they had to as artists to survive and to continue writing interesting music. They wrote Angels. When I first heard it I didn't quite get it, there were hints of their former metal sound, but no outright metal tracks on Angels. Now I consider Angels to be one of Rock's best kept secrets.
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traviswhite wrote:
I've been listening to these guys since Sink, And eventhough I think Sink and Glyph are two of the best albums ever, I cant help but feel that since Angels they have turned thier back on all those that would walk through hell to see them for 5$ at La Luna.
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godlikeambience wrote:
Great Oregon band.
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Emannikcufesin wrote:
Some new Floater pics have been uploaded. Vote Away.
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OtherWorlds wrote:
I'm working on it! :D
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Wow_its_alex wrote:
We should totally get plays up.
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Emannikcufesin wrote:
99,997 Floater scrobbles. Only 3 more listens to 100,000!!!
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Floater At The Cuthbert
Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene, OR, United States
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Recent Activity
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DubD97478 tagged Floater with indie, progressive rock, metal and 2 other tags. 17 hours ago
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DubD97478, luar75, DJ_STFU and 5 other people added Floater to their libraries. 17 hours ago
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sahrs tagged Floater with ‘indie metal’. last month
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KIKEgraphics, Brandonncali5, trekkie137 and 3 other people added Floater to their libraries. last month
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Raashe added Floater to the lineup of Floater At The Cuthbert at Cuthbert Amphitheater. May 2009
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bobsagetftw, lleeaarryy, in_mine_eye and 4 other people added Floater to their libraries. May 2009
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irishtim uploaded spotlight to Floater’s images. May 2009
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irishtim linked Floater to spotlight. May 2009
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Fillosofer2001 and JuneAweri added Floater to their libraries. May 2009
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Raashe added Floater to the lineup of Floater Acoustic At The SchoolHouse at North Columbia Schoolhouse. May 2009
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