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Imperial Teen was formed in San Francisco in 1995 by Roddy Bottum (keyboard player for Faith No More), Lynn Perko, Jone Stebbins and Will Schwartz. A pop aesthetic of crunchy guitar riffs and classic boy/girl harmonies quickly developed, finding all four members switching off on instruments and taking turns behind the mic. The band had barely been playing together for six months when they landed their first record deal (London / Universal) and found themselves in the studio. The result was the amazingly fresh and joyous Seasick, which tickled the fancy of many a critic and music fan alike, with its infectious pop grooves standing out in a musical climate dripping with grunge. After several unforeseen roadblocks (label inertia, recording delays) Imperial Teen went on to release “What Is Not To Love” in 1999, and managed to garner even more praise and adoration worldwide. Their latest album “The Hair The TV The Baby & The Band” was released in 2007 by Merge Records.

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Messeh wrote:
September 2009

I yoo hoo*

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Forever_Failure wrote:
August 2009

v Same here :-)

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biochip wrote:
July 2009

great band, thanx faith no more to introduce me them :)

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baeblemusic wrote:
July 2009

If you like listening to Imperial Teen, how about watching them perform live! Check out the whole set by these guys from a few years ago: http://www.baeblemusic.com/concertvideo/TheFADERSideshow/ImperialTeen.html

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Forever_Failure wrote:
May 2009

Guys, I created another pointless group for Faith No More. Join! http://www.last.fm/group/Faith+No+More+is+our+top+artist

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hoojeebo wrote:
April 2009

Why isn't there an album listing for "The Hair the TV the Baby & the Band"?

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nnatesters wrote:
April 2009

"I'm the type of guy who doesn't have a type at all." LOVE this band.

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MaxPower420 wrote:
March 2009

YOU WANT IT ALL BUT YOU CANT HAVE IT . ITS IN YOUR FACE BUT YOU CANT GRAB IT.

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farskysfarcrys wrote:
March 2009

top listener for life mang

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maulofsound wrote:
November 2008

really, biographer, you're unaware that mic is the the shortened version of microphone. jesus fucking christ.

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Impishbrat wrote:
November 2008

Sad how some bands do sound so great but never get the exposure. Thank goodness for sites like lastfm. I agree, they are seriously underplayed and under-known. I discovered this band years back, on a movie soundtrack, loved it since.

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prosopagnosia wrote:
October 2008

Seriously under-loved, under-exposed, underrated band. T___T

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beckybartkowski wrote:
September 2008

Hey Imperial Teen lovers. You can direct the video for Low Vs. Diamond's new single "Don't Forget Sister." For more info, go here: http://www.massify.com/competition/lowvsdiamond

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FromSydney wrote:
August 2008

I seriously need to get a visa card or something so I can order some of these albums online because I can't find them in any stores over here. I've actually found Imperial Teen on some store catalogues and directories but it never seems to be where the catalogue says it is. Came across this band same as you Forever_Failure, through Faith No More. Great, great band. Ivanka's especially awesome.

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PThomasAnderson wrote:
July 2008

Quien pudiera estar en Los Ángeles colega...

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Shaunography wrote:
July 2008

I find it strange that they aren't more popular. They have an accessible sound and they write really good songs

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ELECTRICxDEUCE wrote:
June 2008

This band is very enjoyable, Im glad this site has em'.

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prosopagnosia wrote:
May 2008

Only 200k plays?!? What is wrong with you people!!!!111oneone T___T

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GypsyFingers wrote:
February 2008

'Seasick' and 'The Air, the Baby, the TV, and the Band' are good stuff. Why isn't their latest album listed? Definitely underplayed. If anyone is looking for an album, message me and maybe I can help.

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DanAbnrml9 wrote:
February 2008

Their plays might not be so tragically low if they had more songs available to listen to!

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