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New York, United States (1996 – present)
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock and post-grunge band. Named for the formative location in lead singer John Wozniak’s childhood (the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota), Marcy Playground emerged in the late 90s. They had been influenced heavily by Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana. The influence is quite clear on Marcy Playground’s self-titled album, with songs like The Shadow Of Seattle and Saint Joe on the School Bus.
Wozniak’s first effort, zog bogbean - From The Marcy Playground, was self-produced, recorded in his bedroom studio with some help from his then-girlfriend Sherry Fraser and her brother Scott in the early nineties. A small run of CDs were self-released by Wozniak, and to this day they remain extremely difficult to find.
In 1996, after attending the Evergreen State College for two years, Wozniak moved east to New York, where Marcy Playground began to coalesce around the songs that would become the self-titled album. Bassist Dylan Keefe and drummer Dan Rieser filled out the band’s sound, and complemented Wozniak’s songwriting. The self-titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single “Sex and Candy.” Marcy Playground is quiet and minimalist in tone. Wozniak’s songs run in many different styles: some are modern folk music; many have undertones reminiscent of children’s songs; the blurred sound of psychedelia makes appearances; and then there are the songs with a clear rock sound.
The Shadow Of Seattle and Saint Joe on the School Bus.
Wozniak’s first effort, zog bogbean - From The Marcy Playground, was self-produced, recorded in his bedroom studio with some help from his then-girlfriend Sherry Fraser and her brother Scott in the early nineties. A small run of CDs were self-released by Wozniak, and to this day they remain extremely difficult to find.In 1996, after attending the Evergreen State College for two years, Wozniak moved east to New York, where Marcy Playground began to coalesce around the songs that would become the self-titled album. Bassist Dylan Keefe and drummer Dan Rieser filled out the band’s sound, and complemented Wozniak’s songwriting. The self-titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single “
Sex and Candy.” Marcy Playground is quiet and minimalist in tone. Wozniak’s songs run in many different styles: some are modern folk music; many have undertones reminiscent of children’s songs; the blurred sound of psychedelia makes appearances; and then there are the songs with a clear rock sound.
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crownanchor wrote:
Great sound
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pyrgilygrunger wrote:
they can never be boring. let it flow calmly.
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Nirvfan wrote:
They may have been a one hit wonder, but their Self-titled and every album afterwards are bonafide hits. This has been one of the only bands from the 90's that had an amazing catalog, but didn't get the recognition they deserved.
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blaircramer wrote:
just because a band is a one hit wonder doesn't mean they're a one good song wonder. [2] Exactly.
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xJake_Guitarx wrote:
Sex & Candy one of the best songs from the 90's still amazing to this day. Love this band.
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Keep-The-Faith wrote:
no victoria tour dates? : (
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Lastbuncker wrote:
'Saint Joe On The School Bus'
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gauravbaadshah wrote:
oh mama this surely is a dream
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raimorrison wrote:
Their releases after the self-titled, underrated as fuck. [2]
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Julyluli wrote:
love it!
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peacebiotch wrote:
Their releases after the self-titled, underrated as fuck.
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KulturopolisPL wrote:
Hey, what about the compilation album? When is it going to be released?
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Psystorm112 wrote:
Sex And Candy , luv luv luv luv!
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GanjaCakes wrote:
all the lights went out ♥
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frivgigs wrote:
no ones boy <3 x2
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leesiiface wrote:
<3333
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Phlunked wrote:
Oh Mary, please come home.
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Phlunked wrote:
Saint Joe, they said your dad was gay. They said your mom, she's a whore. They said until you were raw...
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kinotherapy wrote:
pretty underrated back in the 90s sadly
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xNaana wrote:
amazing band! 'sex and candy', 'love bug', 'shery fraser' and 'no one boy'... love them.
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