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Frog Eyes is an indie rock band from Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), The quartet is led by singer/guitarist Carey Mercer and is known for their highly idiosyncratic songs, which pit Mercer’s unhinged, melodic vocals against a swirling mass of guitar, keyboards, and drums. Drummer Melanie Campbell (also Mercer’s wife) notably uses a ‘found object’ as part of her drums set, the so-called “dinger.” This object was only used on their first three albums and has since been disposed of in favour of a normal ride cymbal.
Prior to Frog Eyes, Mercer was in Blue Pine, who released one self-titled album and whose unreleased second album was later appended to the reissue of Frog Eyes’ debut, The Bloody Hand. Mercer also has a solo project, Blackout Beach, and has released one album (Light Flows the Putrid Dawn) and one single under that name. Different versions of three Blackout Beach songs appear on Frog Eyes releases.
Frog Eyes performed with Destroyer in live shows and on Dan Bejar’s album Notorious Lightning & Other Works. This collaboration led to the formation of Swan Lake, a “songwriter’s project” with Dan Bejar of Destroyer/The New Pornographers and Spencer Krug of Sunset Rubdown/Wolf Parade.
Prior to Frog Eyes, Mercer was in Blue Pine, who released one self-titled album and whose unreleased second album was later appended to the reissue of Frog Eyes’ debut, The Bloody Hand. Mercer also has a solo project, Blackout Beach, and has released one album (Light Flows the Putrid Dawn) and one single under that name. Different versions of three Blackout Beach songs appear on Frog Eyes releases.
Frog Eyes performed with Destroyer in live shows and on Dan Bejar’s album Notorious Lightning & Other Works. This collaboration led to the formation of Swan Lake, a “songwriter’s project” with Dan Bejar of Destroyer/The New Pornographers and Spencer Krug of Sunset Rubdown/Wolf Parade.
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Bushels
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"Stockades"
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Reform the Countryside
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My Boats They Go
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...Eagle Energy
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Evil Energy, the Ill Twin of...
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The Policy Merchant, the Silver Bay
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One in Six Children Will Flee in Boats
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A Latex Ice Age
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Masticated Outboard Motors
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Time Reveals Its Plan at Poisoned Falls
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The Fence Feels Its Post
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boysandfrogs wrote:
very well
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Dayfather wrote:
The Golden River or Tears of the Valedictorian are the best, IMO.
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komf wrote:
I've been trying to find a band that feels like Sunset Rubdown, and gnod says this is it. Can anyone recommend an album of theirs to start with?
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nightman_cometh wrote:
My favorites. Can't wait for new tour/album.
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yoududes wrote:
ugh, too fucking good
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ariacjalali wrote:
http://www.ariajalali.com/cvs.zip
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StagnantDisplay wrote:
One of my favorite vocalists ever :)
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sashwap wrote:
amazing live. carey's an awesome performer and also has a knack for hilarious banter.
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policy_merchant wrote:
I've seen them live 11 times. They're amazing.
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vihreakuolema wrote:
i've heard the live shows are something left to be desired :/. i really enjoy their albums but apparently live Carey really goes "all out" with the vocals. sounds like a dog mid slaughter according to some...
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Markl9 wrote:
all daytrotter sessions are to be found here http://www.daytrotter.com/al/artists/alphabetical.html
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GeorgeGallimore wrote:
its so weird but great, finally getting it
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plasticpine wrote:
this will start to find its way into my routine, hehe!
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ariacjalali wrote:
here is a free xiu xiu produced EP by the san francisco band: railcars http://www.ariajalali.com/cvs.zip
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chinneths wrote:
if my brain could sing right now it would sound like this
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pequenyafiera wrote:
you are great
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izak_90 wrote:
i have creep when i listen them songs
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SeeDoubleYouBee wrote:
The new swan lake record is all over the net right now- look for it its really good.
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AMinorThreat wrote:
@evil prawns...check out www.ruckus.com. its a really shitty website but its got lots of free music on it, including swan lake. unfortunately the songs are protected but theres ways to convert them ;)
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