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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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dreamcrusher wrote:
I miss The Format so effin' much.
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pondrafi wrote:
come back please
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amandahouck wrote:
just started listening to I+L again. can't bring myself to turn it off.
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colouxx wrote:
I miss The Format. fun. are pretty cool but it just doesn't hit the spot.
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Edward_Behind wrote:
I love "The First Single"
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total_stranger wrote:
I love that picture. I also had no idea how popular those guys are. Dog problems is one of my favourite albums <3
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EvanKunkle wrote:
come back :(
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smokypines wrote:
i miss you come back to me
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NewBornFml wrote:
miss this band so much. Such fun music and only two full albums :(
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phosporescene wrote:
One of the best bands ever. I practically died when Nate hugged me and gave me his email. He's such a sweetheart. <3
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newyorkoneday wrote:
God I miss the Format.
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iHATEapril wrote:
<3
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xilovefrankiero wrote:
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Ro_Chad wrote:
Best live show I've ever experienced. Please put out a new album soon!
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yourfatalwound wrote:
miss u :(
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fatallypoetic wrote:
Why can I not get enough of this band?! For serious.
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AMAAS wrote:
Interventions=Dog=Aim Can't we all just admit that Nate Ruess is a lyrical genius?
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scheherawhat wrote:
Dog Problems is the best, ever. Fun is just poop. It's pointless to argue otherwise since I am some dingus with a lastfm account, therefore my opinion is fact.
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xiempiethps wrote:
Aim & Ignite > Dog Problems > Interventions and Lullabies
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