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St Louis, United States (1994 – present)
Son Volt is an alternative country group which formed in 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri. The band currently consists of Jay Farrar (vocals, guitar), Chris Masterson (guitar), Andrew Duplantis (bass, vocals), Mark Spencer (keyboards) and Dave Bryson (drums). Farrar is the only original member remaining in the band.
Son Volt formed after the breakup of the band Uncle Tupelo, owing to the simmering creative differences between songwriters Farrar and Jeff Tweedy. The group’s members lived in Minneapolis, St Louis, and New Orleans at the time. Son Volt is often considered the closest continuance of Uncle Tupelo’s alt-country/americana sound and musical legacy. Jeff Tweedy would steer his post-Uncle Tupelo group Wilco towards more adventurous sonic territory - and greater critical and commercial success - in a move that has sharply divided fans.
Farrar has released albums under his own name and the Son Volt nameplate, though there is little continuity in supporting band members. After a strong initial showing with 1995’s Trace, the original Son Volt lineup released two more records before going on permanent hiatus in 1999. After the original members were unable to reach an agreement on the terms of a reunion, Farrar put together a new version of Son Volt in 2004. The revived Son Volt has regained its creative footing with 2005’s confident Okemah and the Melody of Riot. Son Volt went on to release “The Search” in the Spring of 2007.
Son Volt formed after the breakup of the band Uncle Tupelo, owing to the simmering creative differences between songwriters Farrar and Jeff Tweedy. The group’s members lived in Minneapolis, St Louis, and New Orleans at the time. Son Volt is often considered the closest continuance of Uncle Tupelo’s alt-country/americana sound and musical legacy. Jeff Tweedy would steer his post-Uncle Tupelo group Wilco towards more adventurous sonic territory - and greater critical and commercial success - in a move that has sharply divided fans.
Farrar has released albums under his own name and the Son Volt nameplate, though there is little continuity in supporting band members. After a strong initial showing with 1995’s Trace, the original Son Volt lineup released two more records before going on permanent hiatus in 1999. After the original members were unable to reach an agreement on the terms of a reunion, Farrar put together a new version of Son Volt in 2004. The revived Son Volt has regained its creative footing with 2005’s confident Okemah and the Melody of Riot. Son Volt went on to release “The Search” in the Spring of 2007.
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rockmyplimsoul wrote:
New album coming in Fall 2012.
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echo725 wrote:
Trace is the only Son Volt album that tops American Central Dust.
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Druid66 wrote:
The "folk" half of what was once Uncle Tupelo (as Wilco was the "rock" half).
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StormandStatic wrote:
Those first 3 albums really are classics.
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semionato wrote:
may the wind take your troubles away!
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schmeankman wrote:
Trace > Wide Swing Tremolo > Straightaways > American Central Dust > The Search > Okemah
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larisalara wrote:
down to the wire is the best
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TheGlueGunner wrote:
beautiful music
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Madthom8 wrote:
Wow. Don't know much about these guys but if the excellent Circadian Rhythm is the 32nd most listened to song I need to listen to more.
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Debaser987 wrote:
Trace is so god damn good.
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jamesmcross wrote:
check out Drive BY truckers on Letterman! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-S1r0JNikQ&feature=player_embedded
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theanzie wrote:
hey wilco fans, check out: Kalle Mattson
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RandyB1961 wrote:
I think Son Volt fans will enjoy my new group, Americana Artist Of The Week; join now and show your support! http://www.last.fm/group/Americana+Artist+Of+The+Week
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msytkn wrote:
1st〜3rdは順列つけられない。
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thatJEFFguy wrote:
all three are pretty great, thanks Jay and Jeff for the many years and many great,great songs :)
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70skev wrote:
wilco rocks and jayhawks and def Son Volt
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mikedressel wrote:
uncle tupelo was the BEST
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badname1986 wrote:
I love when people argue WILCO IS BETTER NUH UH SON VOLT IS BETTER. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. That said, I much prefer Wilco, but I do like Son Volt as well.
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uiaccsk wrote:
Jay Farrar and Ben Gibbard collaborated on an album inspired by Jack Kerouac's book Big Sur. It is fantastic, and you should read about it at www.FidelityCastro.com
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whateveralesme wrote:
Jay Farrar wrote the entire Trace album in 2 weeks at Big Bend National Park
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Beale Street Music Festival 2012
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Aquarium Drunkard interviews Jay Farrar
23 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/sonvolt
http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2009/06/22/jay-farrar-the-ad-interview/
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23 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/sonvolt
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