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The Format
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Peoria, Arizona, United States (2001 – 2008)
The Format was an indie pop band formed in Peoria, Arizona, United States in 2001 by Sam Means and Nate Ruess. On February 4, 2008, the band announced that they were no longer making a new album and that the band had gone into hiatus. Nate Ruess, the band’s singer and lyricist, left the following message on the band’s website:
“We have just put out word that we will not be making a new Format album. Please understand this was a tough decision and we’re both upset about it. While we accept there will be false speculation as to why, understand that Sam and I remain extremely close and in fact are still passing the twin peaks box set back and forth in an attempt to figure out who REALLY killed Laura Palmer. We also want to thank everyone with and within the Format, particularly Mike, Don, and Marko, whom without, none of this would have ever even been fully realized. We both suggest you support their musical talents and whatever they decide to do. And lastly we want to thank the fans who made this the best 5 years of our lives.” Nate went on to form the band fun. with members of Anthallo and Steel Train.
Throughout the band’s existence, the duo toured and recorded with a revolving door of musicians, and as of 2007, the band consisted of guitarists Mike Schey and Mark Buzard, bassist Don Raymond, drummer Adam Boyd, and its principal members, singer Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means.
“We have just put out word that we will not be making a new Format album. Please understand this was a tough decision and we’re both upset about it. While we accept there will be false speculation as to why, understand that Sam and I remain extremely close and in fact are still passing the twin peaks box set back and forth in an attempt to figure out who REALLY killed Laura Palmer. We also want to thank everyone with and within the Format, particularly Mike, Don, and Marko, whom without, none of this would have ever even been fully realized. We both suggest you support their musical talents and whatever they decide to do. And lastly we want to thank the fans who made this the best 5 years of our lives.” Nate went on to form the band fun. with members of Anthallo and Steel Train.
Throughout the band’s existence, the duo toured and recorded with a revolving door of musicians, and as of 2007, the band consisted of guitarists Mike Schey and Mark Buzard, bassist Don Raymond, drummer Adam Boyd, and its principal members, singer Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means.
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Time Bomb
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Dog Problems
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Oceans
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Dead End
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Matches
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Pick Me Up
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I'm Actual
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if work permits
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Shoutbox
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Alexei90 wrote:
This is closest I could find to a replacement: http://everydaymusic.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/michael-claytor-his-friends/ They sound like a Southeastern version of The Format, but with a little more country mixed in there. Take it or leave it, I guess.
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Yeedil wrote:
Could anyone send me Your New Name, Dear Boy, and Swans?
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ericguti wrote:
rest in peace
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marisagee wrote:
soooo excited to see FUN in SF 11/10 :)
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ohhdanggg wrote:
:)
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dejavudino wrote:
i can't move on to fun.
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CallmeNick wrote:
I miss this band ):
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Z3R0FiR3 wrote:
Good little band. I love the song 'Dog Problems.'
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rborgias wrote:
the best!
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ricegirlsleeps wrote:
great band
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Hiigg wrote:
<3
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sansberet wrote:
I second that, lalalici
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lalalici wrote:
humanxonature if you haven't already you should check out nate's new band fun. it's a little different but still really good.
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humanxonature wrote:
they need to come back :( almost all of my favorite musicians have broken up or are dead..ugh.
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rawrlisaboo wrote:
i miss these guys.. fun. just isnt the same thing.
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ricco_ishere wrote:
an amazing girl called Glenni recommended this band to me many moons ago. she was great and i miss her. good memories from this band :)
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sakurabunny wrote:
I used to love this band a few years ago, they're still good even today!!
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oompaloompa1 wrote:
i miss them! they rule
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marisagee wrote:
ahhhh just got the new album...and i'm having so much FUN with FUN...cheesy, but true. They are sooo good!
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Captain_M4d wrote:
I'm really digging Fun. It's been filling in my baroque pop quota!
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