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The Lovetones is led by Matthew J. Tow (acoustic & electric guitars / sitar / autoharp / vocals), formerly of Drop City, Colorsound and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, along with Matt Sigley (bass / keyboards / vocals) and Chris Cobb (drums / percussion).
The Lovetones released their debut album, Be What You Want in 2002 through Bomp! Records, creating a palpable buzz amongst critics from the likes of Creem and Rolling Stone magazine. The latter hailed mainman Matthew J Tow’s songwriting worthy of Ray Davies, Bowie, Lennon and McCartney: a bold statement, yet in his case, completely justified.
After enjoying the critical success of Be What You Want, touring Australia extensively and even supporting Morrissey during his first ever solo Australian tour, Tow joined The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2003 and contributed two brilliant tracks to their sonic mastery, …And This Is Our Music. Tow’s opening track “Starcleaner” later also appeared on the BJM retrospective Tepid Peppermint Wonderland. In the same year, UK based Fire Records invited The Lovetones to contribute to the James Joyce Chamber Music project alongside Mercury Rev, Sonic Youth and REM’s Peter Buck. 2004 saw the release of the Stars EP, coinciding with The Lovetones supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre on their infamous and now legendary tour of Australia.
The second album Meditations was released through New York’s Tee Pee Records in late 2005, revealing a stunning development in Tow’s songwriting and providing a soundscape of radiant pop, ethereal psychedelia and truly remarkable vocal melodies that arched for the stars.
The Lovetones released their debut album, Be What You Want in 2002 through Bomp! Records, creating a palpable buzz amongst critics from the likes of Creem and Rolling Stone magazine. The latter hailed mainman Matthew J Tow’s songwriting worthy of Ray Davies, Bowie, Lennon and McCartney: a bold statement, yet in his case, completely justified.
After enjoying the critical success of Be What You Want, touring Australia extensively and even supporting Morrissey during his first ever solo Australian tour, Tow joined The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2003 and contributed two brilliant tracks to their sonic mastery, …And This Is Our Music. Tow’s opening track “Starcleaner” later also appeared on the BJM retrospective Tepid Peppermint Wonderland. In the same year, UK based Fire Records invited The Lovetones to contribute to the James Joyce Chamber Music project alongside Mercury Rev, Sonic Youth and REM’s Peter Buck. 2004 saw the release of the Stars EP, coinciding with The Lovetones supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre on their infamous and now legendary tour of Australia.
The second album Meditations was released through New York’s Tee Pee Records in late 2005, revealing a stunning development in Tow’s songwriting and providing a soundscape of radiant pop, ethereal psychedelia and truly remarkable vocal melodies that arched for the stars.
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dearmau5 wrote:
come to the us! preferably the northeast haha.
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DeafAmbitions wrote:
If you're into The Lovetones, check out fellow Australian psychedelians, The Demon Parade! http://deafambitions.blogspot.com/2011/11/demon-parade.html
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kdoggys wrote:
i guess im not that fuckin happy,i say nay
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game0ver wrote:
I made a video for Mantra: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/6364242/mantra_the_lovetones/
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william_0191 wrote:
New album is awesome!
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160R wrote:
meh
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crownanchor wrote:
OUTTA SIGHT MATE :)
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No3made wrote:
Navigator!!
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MonsterMawd wrote:
Lovetones are on "Iridescent Kandy with Hot Fudge" Play List! http://www.last.fm/user/MonsterMawd/library/playlists/4jzs7_iridescent_kandy_with_hot_fudge.
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pharma_joe wrote:
The new album is simply astounding as expected. Thanks so much for such a beautiful creation
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psyryder wrote:
.... and in Europe? +1
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malize wrote:
.... and in Europe?
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thenewguymike wrote:
Anyone know of any upcoming shows from these guys in Melbourne?
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sparrow1970 wrote:
If anyone is interested: some Lovetones news from their record label: new album will be out in the fall, AND US tour.
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The80sFan wrote:
Dimensions is definitely a good album, with "Journeyman" my favorite track off the album. I enjoy listening to this band.
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Grimnebulin wrote:
Nowhere near as good as Drop City.
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calmal186 wrote:
they pass for me :)
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TowserBugs wrote:
Incredible band, they are way to much underrated.
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Dead_Zeppelin wrote:
I like these guys. They sound like The Church.
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ArnStar wrote:
Good show last Friday.
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