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Seattle, United States (2006 – present)
Based in Seattle, USA, Grand Archives is an indie rock band featuring five male vocalists. Mat Brooke, co-founder of slowcore cult-favorites Carissa’s Wierd (not to mention an ex-member of Band of Horses) started Grand Archives with a trio of friends in September, 2006. Drummer Curtis Hall, bassist Jeff Montano (The New Mexicans), and guitarist/keyboard player Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories). Guitarist Thomas Wright signed on soon after. Judging from the first material, Grand Archives isn’t a drastic change from the songwriting shown by Brooke in both Band of Horses and (even more so) in Carissa’s Wierd.
The latter in which he took even more part in the song-writing process.
The band emerged to little fanfare in March 2007 with two tracks posted to their MySpace page. Following an initial show with Brooke’s fellow former Carissa’s Wierd bandmate Sera Cahoone however, the band had their track “Sleepdriving” added to Pitchfork Media’s Forkcast playlist, which provided the band with substantial Internet exposure. Pitchfork then published a more in-depth feature on the band, discussing all four demo tracks from their MySpace page.
Soon after, the band were hand-picked to support Modest Mouse on seven west-coast tour dates, and it was also announced that Sub Pop had signed the band for a full-length album.
The band released a 4 song EP May 2007 and their full length self-titled debut was released on Sub Pop February 19, 2008.
The band emerged to little fanfare in March 2007 with two tracks posted to their MySpace page. Following an initial show with Brooke’s fellow former Carissa’s Wierd bandmate Sera Cahoone however, the band had their track “Sleepdriving” added to Pitchfork Media’s Forkcast playlist, which provided the band with substantial Internet exposure. Pitchfork then published a more in-depth feature on the band, discussing all four demo tracks from their MySpace page.
Soon after, the band were hand-picked to support Modest Mouse on seven west-coast tour dates, and it was also announced that Sub Pop had signed the band for a full-length album.
The band released a 4 song EP May 2007 and their full length self-titled debut was released on Sub Pop February 19, 2008.
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nickvb wrote:
second lol?
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oldcliche wrote:
Will they ever release second album? 2
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cottonwood wrote:
@flame_leaf ...yes they had it on their site last year. Its very good! PS - I can't believe out unknown these guys are. Absolutely amazing band.
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lauren_hatcher wrote:
what a beautiful sound.
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flame_leaf wrote:
Right so, they've got a demo up on their site called "Villains II": http://grandarchives.com/ was there a Villains I? does anyone have it? Would really love it if I could get my ears on some new Grand Archives songs.
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antiskum wrote:
@enoughWithThis - oh the second album's been out for a couple of years man (called 'Keep in Mind Frankenstein'), just hasn't been put up on last fm for whatever reason. they're writing their third now, and have posted some of the demos on their website, so go check that out too.
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enoughWithThis wrote:
Will they ever release second album?
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Beatomania wrote:
1. Wait until it's 7 pm in the summer 2. Grab your stereo and Grand Archives CD 3. Go to a fine place with friends (or your lover) 4. Play ''A Setting Sun'' 5. Enjoy
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weeeeeeeeeeee wrote:
This band makes me drool on myself.....in a good way.....I keep napkins around.
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lazyeyelids wrote:
they're not with sub pop anymore, hopefully they can find someone to release the next album
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lazyeyelids wrote:
how was the show?
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nickvb wrote:
so glad i went out of my way to see them in seattle. will upload some videos when i can get my camera to behave itself.
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eriksilkensen wrote:
"New songs are great. judging by the 4 new tracks the new album is gonna be beautiful" definitely.. [2]
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leadpipecinch wrote:
judging by the 4 new tracks the new album is gonna be beautiful
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into_infinity wrote:
New songs are great.
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lazyeyelids wrote:
4 new songs! http://www.grandarchives.com/
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Oskalliator wrote:
Saw them live yesterday. It was magical.
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xJake_Guitarx wrote:
I love these guys!! one of my new favorites. I heard of them but never really noticed how really amazing this band is. So glad I took the chance to listen to them. Great band!!
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van-schneider wrote:
@magrueder: no, its just different from what you're used to. there's no need to be elitist about your personal preferences. On another note, only listened to torn blue foam couch and sleepdriving, but i'm liking what i hear so far. usually not that into indie, but these guys have something. not to mention we're both from the pacific northwest :)
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exprof wrote:
In Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-grand-archives-s-au-witloof-bar-du-botanique-a-bruxelles-le-06-fevrier-2010-44507549.html
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amy_iez tagged Grand Archives with shoegaze, slowcore and indie. December 2011
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