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Starlight Mints are a group of beautiful pop mutants: four oddballs whose love for archetypal pop music and AM radio has provided a rock-solid foundation for a whole bunch of inspired weirdness. Allan Vest (vocals/guitar), Marian Love Nunez (keyboards), Javier Gonzales (bass), and Andy Nunez (drums) began jamming together in the ’90s, giving birth to their own funky brand of heavily instrumental, surrealistically worded pop sound. Maybe you could call it bubblegum psych. It all adds up to something very grand: one marvelous piece of orchestrated, catchy surrealism after another, in the form of 2006’s drowaton.
The band has released two previous albums, the dream that stuff was made of (2000), and built on squares (2003), combining classic string arrangements, cheeky boyish vocals, and a feel good vibe to bring a glossy, fresh sound to indie rock.
The Starlight Mints is an indie pop band from Norman, Oklahoma. This quirky quintet is nationally renowned on the indie scene for their creative juxtaposition of classical and pop elements in their music. The band was formed in the ’90s and has varied in size between 5-7 members.
The current quartet consists of:
- Allan Vest (vocals, guitar)
- Andy Nunez (drums)
- Marian Love Nunez (keyboard)
- Javier Gonzales (bass).
Two previous members contributed to their sound on violin and cello. After releasing The Dream That Stuff Was Made Of in 2000 through the label See Thru Broadcasting, and Built on Squares in 2003 through Pias America. Similar bands include the Flaming Lips (who hail from the same area of Oklahoma), the Mayflies USA, the French Kicks and The Unicorns.
The Starlight Mints is an indie pop band from Norman, Oklahoma. This quirky quintet is nationally renowned on the indie scene for their creative juxtaposition of classical and pop elements in their music. The band was formed in the ’90s and has varied in size between 5-7 members.
The current quartet consists of:
- Allan Vest (vocals, guitar)
- Andy Nunez (drums)
- Marian Love Nunez (keyboard)
- Javier Gonzales (bass).
Two previous members contributed to their sound on violin and cello. After releasing The Dream That Stuff Was Made Of in 2000 through the label See Thru Broadcasting, and Built on Squares in 2003 through Pias America. Similar bands include the Flaming Lips (who hail from the same area of Oklahoma), the Mayflies USA, the French Kicks and The Unicorns.
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buriedbythebuzz wrote:
They were so (probably) drugged out but amazing in Lancaster in '06. I still remember the show. Tons of Drowaton in my brain to re-live. xo
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myshallowtruth wrote:
I can't find Drowaton anywhere and it makes me sad.
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Deus-Marionette wrote:
How is Gold Star not in the top 15?
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dearmau5 wrote:
did they just give up on making new music and touring? i really hope not :(
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diehappyx33 wrote:
[3] most underrated band ever. i cant believe it they are so awesome and original. love all of it.
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RadicalTracey wrote:
this band confuses me. i want to hate them, but i cant!!
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Tytl wrote:
Shout out from NZ! Starlight Mints are indeed tasty.
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mrmocha wrote:
As much as I want to lash out at your post carolinelahola I have to admit the way Vest slinks through his vocals is very reminiscent of SM. I'm revisiting Drowaton for the first time since its release and I'm pleased.
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carolinelahola wrote:
i LOVE "inside of me". the lead singer sounds like stephen malkmus.
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dearmau5 wrote:
most underrated band ever. i cant believe it they are so awesome and original. love all of it.
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Gimish wrote:
Wonderful band, hope they get the attention they deserve soon.
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Demonocrat wrote:
The killer!!!!!!!!!! So underrated
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voetbaljana wrote:
I like "Black Champagne" a lot! Unfortunately haven't heard any of their other music..
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kevinmt wrote:
can anybody upload "built on squares" for me? i would be extra grateful!! :)
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bkelleher wrote:
'Natural' is a fucking JAM. I can't believe how addicted to it I've become.
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bkelleher wrote:
best album?
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Milo101 wrote:
I Like!
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Siouxlex wrote:
Nice daytrotter session (www.daytrotter.com)
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mrgil wrote:
Saw them in Phoenix a few days back. Incredible show. Got to talk with Allan for a second - he's a very nice guy, absolutely unassuming. My favorite band...
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Bury_u_n_Time wrote:
holy shazam i see you on a submarine you're the fishy queen
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