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Brooklyn NY, United States (2004 – present)
The Hold Steady is a Brooklyn-based rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) in 2004. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as The Replacements and The Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell’s departure. The band recently released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys And Girls In America producer John Agnello.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys And Girls In America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song “Constructive Summer” was number 56 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys And Girls In America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song “Constructive Summer” was number 56 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
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Boys And Girls In America
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Stay Positive
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Separation Sunday
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Almost Killed Me
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Stay Positive
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You Can Make Him Like You
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Hot Soft Light
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First Night
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Citrus
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Massive Nights
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One for the Cutters
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Your Little Hoodrat Friend
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Same Kooks
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Lord, I'm Discouraged
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Party Pit
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TrafficHaze wrote:
Yeah, for the record I love Craig's voice (live or otherwise), but I sort of see how it might annoy some people. + points for picking up on the Sundowner reference.
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ooorxbanditsooo wrote:
I think you missed my greater point which is seriously, criticizing live albums? Meh, IMO there is much better things to complain about. However, + points for you Sundowner last.fm handle.
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TrafficHaze wrote:
ugggh people who complain about people offering valid criticism are the worst.
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ooorxbanditsooo wrote:
ugggh people who complain about live vocals are the worst.
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NoneTooPleased wrote:
Come play Ottawa! Please?
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sovietspam wrote:
ugh. his voice.
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loobieloo wrote:
I don't want to die without hearing " Holly's not invincible - In fact she's at the hospital " & " she was awkward & thoughtful and ascending into heaven dripping wet " live. Killer lines!
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outtasiteoutta wrote:
Thumbs down to Craig Finn's voice on live recordings. I still love 'em though. Best lyricist of this decade.
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StephanoBentos wrote:
Tramps like us us and we like Tramps.
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teratomamok wrote:
SAMANTHA IS WRONG ABOUT YOU.
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nigel_vs_shark wrote:
Went down with some crust-punk junk, and woke up with a straight-edge band... THAT'S not how he planned it!
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carla_13 wrote:
Does anyone have the bonus tracks of the australian version of "Almost Killed Me"? I can't find them anywhere... thank you.
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kornirvana22 wrote:
Wow...I'm really diggin' Almost Killed Me.
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xNotverynicex wrote:
come to Colombia!!!
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danielforster wrote:
i wish these would play newcastle.
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drussellsdct wrote:
solid band. i need to see them live.
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DominarHammy wrote:
Absolutely incredible, been a fan for many years, hoping to catch them at the Manchester Academy during December!
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crob3888 wrote:
@conditionals: untying the tangled narrative structures and unifying them is epically fulfilling and incredible.
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orangepunken wrote:
come to australia! plzthx! :D
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chibixleon wrote:
They were amazing last night at Lee's palace!! final concert in canada was frigging EPIC!!!!!!!!!!
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