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Denton TX, United States (1999 – present)
Midlake began in 1999 by a group of jazz students at the University of North Texas. The original lineup consisted of Tim Smith (vocals, guitars, keyboards), McKenzie Smith (drums), Paul Alexander (bass), Eric Nichelson (guitar), and Evan Jacobs (keyboards). Their initial work (under the working name The Cornbread All-Stars) consisted of funk/jazz explorations heavily influenced by Herbie Hancock.
Later the band began to lean more toward an indie rock sound. Tim Smith quit playing saxophone and began writing songs that were heavily influenced by bands such as Jethro Tull, Radiohead, Travis, and Grandaddy. Smith says about that: “We don’t want to get called a Radiohead rip-off band. I think Radiohead is a lot closer to my natural tendencies as a songwriter than a band like, um, Jethro Tull. I listen to way more Jethro Tull than I do Radiohead these days, but I could write 10 Radiohead songs before I could write one Jethro Tull song. I want to sound more like Jethro Tull, but I just can’t. That’s a big struggle.”
Jacobs left the band and Eric Nichelson took over on keyboard. Jason Upshaw joined the band as a guitarist. Live recordings from this period, recorded at Denton’s Panhandle House studio, were never released as the band felt they had moved beyond the material.
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The Trials Of Van Occupanther
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The Courage Of Others
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Bamnan and Slivercork
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Late Night Tales: Midlake
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Pusstulio
Fleetwood Mac sons, and its a compliment
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fakehead
I don't normally do this, but I have got to recommend Dawes to Midlake fans. "From a Window Seat" could have been lifted from Van Occupanther.
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JeremyAce4
Newsome.
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Acquiescence
If they ever do get around to releasing something else, I just hope it's better than The Courage of Others.
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u2popmofo
We really need a new album, guys.
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julienx_
The Courage of Others is a masterpiece.
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fakehead
Playing one festival is not being "on tour." Stop getting my hopes up, Last! :(
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yugman
I used to think The Courage of Others was just a load of dirge. Now I think it's one of the finest albums I've ever had the pleasure of owning.
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sirgawain
young bride ♥
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manuelomar2001
These guys are super nice in person too. :)
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superfly299
Finally got around to listening to these guys and they kinda remind me of The Acorn. Anyone who hasn't listened to The Acorn should do so immediately.
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yugman
Just bought Bamnan and Slivercork seeing as the other two albums are among my favourites ever. This is great.
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robinsvedberg
I listen to Midlake one week a year and when I don , i cannot grasp why I dont listen all year round. This is that time.
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Saba2551
I wanna die, when I listen to "acts of man" :(( x3
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James_Hartley
do love the synths on occupanther
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eqsmetal
Amazing
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arashkh
New album PLEASE!
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aginggirl
Make better sense!
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winter dies
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