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The Elms were an American Rock And Roll band from Seymour, Indiana active from 2000-2010 under Sparrow/EMI Records and later Universal Records South. They were known for their breed of midwestern, rootsy rock, with the essence of the music of the 60’s and 70’s.
Musically, the band has been compared by critics to The Black Crowes, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Cream for their blues-tinged, instrumentally sparse arrangements. Lyrically, The Elms continue to gravitate towards writing songs revolving around observations of their small-town upbringing and the struggles facing many middle-Americans.
The Elms were known for their raucous, energetic live performances, and were for some time considered by many to be one of the top new live rock bands in America. The band’s U.S. touring in 2006-2008 saw them perform with Goo Goo Dolls, Cracker, Shooter Jennings, Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys, Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, and rock legend Peter Frampton among others.
On June 1, 2010, the band announced via their website that they were amicably parting ways after ten years together. They simultaneously released a digital-only boxed set of unreleased and live material called “STOPPIN’ ON A DIME” to clear out the vaults and give fans a parting gift.
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Band members are: Owen Thomas (vocals, guitar), Christopher D. Thomas (drums, vocals), Thomas Daugherty (guitar, vocals), and Nathan W. Bennett (bass guitar, vocals).
Musically, the band has been compared by critics to The Black Crowes, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Cream for their blues-tinged, instrumentally sparse arrangements. Lyrically, The Elms continue to gravitate towards writing songs revolving around observations of their small-town upbringing and the struggles facing many middle-Americans.
The Elms were known for their raucous, energetic live performances, and were for some time considered by many to be one of the top new live rock bands in America. The band’s U.S. touring in 2006-2008 saw them perform with Goo Goo Dolls, Cracker, Shooter Jennings, Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys, Will Hoge, Gin Blossoms, and rock legend Peter Frampton among others.
On June 1, 2010, the band announced via their website that they were amicably parting ways after ten years together. They simultaneously released a digital-only boxed set of unreleased and live material called “STOPPIN’ ON A DIME” to clear out the vaults and give fans a parting gift.
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Band members are: Owen Thomas (vocals, guitar), Christopher D. Thomas (drums, vocals), Thomas Daugherty (guitar, vocals), and Nathan W. Bennett (bass guitar, vocals).
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| FULL TRACK This Is How the World Will End | 4:36 |
| FULL TRACK The Shake | 2:26 |
| FULL TRACK A Miracle | 2:56 |
| FULL TRACK Back To Indiana | 3:29 |
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Killerah wrote:
Loved these guys! Great tunes gents!
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blaircramer wrote:
Why did they break up? NO!
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samuelbinns wrote:
Just found out about these guys, really good stuff!
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whiskeykissa wrote:
Quality Rock 'n' Roll since 2001, K.O.K.O. guys
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hallielujah wrote:
Thanks for ten great years, guys. I'll miss you massively. Best of luck<3
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SrhBth wrote:
The Elms are donating all proceeds from "This Is How The World Will End" to earthquake relief in Haiti! http://www.theelms.net/news.php
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Claggy wrote:
Everyone in Indiana that likes this band should come to the Water is Life benefit concert! http://www.last.fm/event/1362067+Water+Is+Life+Benefit+Concert
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letsburnholes wrote:
Love the new album. You can really tell lots of work went into writing and recording it.
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hallielujah wrote:
Love the new album!
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musicfan800 wrote:
The trailer for their new album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkTeFKamlIQ
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Killerah wrote:
The Elms are definitely a sweet band. This Is How The World Will End is a great song, I can't wait for their new album.
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BenOnUserstyles wrote:
Christian = Awesome
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shoverbj wrote:
They used to be signed to a Christian label, they are still religious people but don't want their music to be preachy.
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hallielujah wrote:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-elms-stream-channel the guys started streaming their time in the studio for their new album! be sure to catch them :) the new album is due out on August 1, 2009.
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geisshuesler wrote:
never mind! found it!:) awesome band
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geisshuesler wrote:
hey, where do I find the song "the shake"?
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hjvanderklis wrote:
Hey folks, I enjoyed your performance at last Thursday's Xnoizz Flevo Festival. My pics of your concert are online at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hjvanderklis/tags/theelms/
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TheElmsOfficial wrote:
Check the player above to download a high-quality, DRM-free copy of The Elms' brand-new digital single - "A Miracle."
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deadeye017 wrote:
...lyrics-wise, i might add. the sound is still rock and roll which is great, but yeah.
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deadeye017 wrote:
so what's up with the song "The Shake" ? that song just doesn't seem to fit in with everything else they've done.
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