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Pernice Brothers
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(1997 – present)
Pernice Brothers is an indie pop group. The band was formed in 1997 by Joe Pernice.
Massachusetts-born Pernice had begun his recording career in the country-rock Scud Mountain Boys. He left the band, and most of its country music trappings, to pursue pure pop.
The Pernice Brothers also included Joe’s brother Bob Pernice on guitar (hence the name), Peyton Pinkerton (guitar), Mike Deming (piano), bassist Thom Monahan, and Aaron Sperske on drums.
The band’s first release was 1998’s Overcome By Happiness. They have since recorded four more studio albums: The World Won’t End (2001); Yours, Mine & Ours (2003), Discover A Lovelier You (2005), and Live A Little (2006). They released a live album, Nobody’s Watching/Nobody’s Listening in 2004. Pernice has also made two solo outings, one under the name Chappaquiddick Skyline.
Their music is distinguished by Pernice’s silky, breathy vocals, reminiscent of Colin Blunstone or Nick Drake. He cites many musical influences: Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr, as well as Jimmy Webb, The Carpenters, and The Bee Gees. The deceptive simplicity, seductive melodies and soaring choruses of his songs also attract comparisons with the Beach Boys, Big Star, The Hollies and The Zombies. Yet the band can as easily sound like The Cure or New Order.
Pernice is also a fine lyricist (he has a master’s degree in creative writing).
Massachusetts-born Pernice had begun his recording career in the country-rock Scud Mountain Boys. He left the band, and most of its country music trappings, to pursue pure pop.
The Pernice Brothers also included Joe’s brother Bob Pernice on guitar (hence the name), Peyton Pinkerton (guitar), Mike Deming (piano), bassist Thom Monahan, and Aaron Sperske on drums.
The band’s first release was 1998’s Overcome By Happiness. They have since recorded four more studio albums: The World Won’t End (2001); Yours, Mine & Ours (2003), Discover A Lovelier You (2005), and Live A Little (2006). They released a live album, Nobody’s Watching/Nobody’s Listening in 2004. Pernice has also made two solo outings, one under the name Chappaquiddick Skyline.
Their music is distinguished by Pernice’s silky, breathy vocals, reminiscent of Colin Blunstone or Nick Drake. He cites many musical influences: Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr, as well as Jimmy Webb, The Carpenters, and The Bee Gees. The deceptive simplicity, seductive melodies and soaring choruses of his songs also attract comparisons with the Beach Boys, Big Star, The Hollies and The Zombies. Yet the band can as easily sound like The Cure or New Order.
Pernice is also a fine lyricist (he has a master’s degree in creative writing).
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The World Won't End
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james_DHP wrote:
get your tickets for joe pernice (solo) in london from here; http://www.gigantic.com/alttickets/home_joe_pernice.html
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deadgrandma wrote:
When is a new album gonna come out? They used to churn them out really quick
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Rocketdog1 wrote:
I just discovered these guys a few days ago via TV. I heard "Weakest Shade of Blue" on a Sherwin-Williams commercial and I really like the song... had to find who did it. Love 'em.
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straineryou wrote:
scud mountain boys were much better.
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radiotim7 wrote:
Flaming Wreck is an awesome song.
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radio_ballet wrote:
One of my favorite groups!
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Perverzion wrote:
thnx to Gilmore Girls
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diarr3a wrote:
Pernice Brothers ruless
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thelmablack wrote:
there goes the sun is an amazing song!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pykie05 wrote:
I can't believe Flaming Wreck is so low! Great band.
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Tabletter wrote:
Top listener ! Discover a Lovlier You is one of the best albums in music history! and I don't list a lot of albums under that category.
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davi_15 wrote:
Those players are terrific!!!
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maya1980 wrote:
Blinded by Blinded by the Stars :D
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Tabletter wrote:
Discovered them through Gilmore Girls.
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powerpaco wrote:
Pernice brothers,i love the music.
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nonnalita86 wrote:
I just discovered this band and I love them! :)
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flaccidfakeflan wrote:
don't go away.
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deadgrandma wrote:
This band is so important. Keep it up!
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gunstress wrote:
From my highschool years, I have worn the hell out of The World Wont End and Overcome by Happiness. This band continues to make me smile through all those years. :)
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ECash wrote:
If I could fuck the production quality on Discover, believe me, I would. It makes me feel excited.
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Joe Pernice in Toronto, Ontario on 02/16/10
16 Feb 2010 | from staging.joepernice.com/tour/
Tour: It Feels So Good When I Stop Tour Date: Tuesday, February 16th 2010 Time: 9:00pm City: Toronto, Ontario Venue: Dakota Tavern Country: CA Admission: 20.50 Age restrictions: No minors
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Joe Pernice in Islington, London on 01/26/10
26 Jan 2010 | from staging.joepernice.com/tour/
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