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Fremont, New Hampshire, United States (1968 – 1975)
The Shaggs were an American all-female rock group formed in Fremont, New Hampshire, United States in 1968. The band was composed of sisters Dorothy “Dot” Wiggin (vocals/lead guitar), Betty Wiggin (vocals/rhythm guitar), Helen Wiggin (drums), and later Rachel Wiggin (bass).
The band was formed by Dot, Betty, and Helen on the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin, who believed that his mother foresaw their rise to stardom. The only studio album, Philosophy of the World, was released in 1969 and failed to garner attention, though the band continued to exist as a locally popular live act. The group disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin.
The Shaggs have a consistent (but highly idiosyncratic) approach to melody, harmony, and rhythm. The songs use irregular verse structures, which are emphasized by the melodic structures. These typically accord one note per syllable: the guitar accompaniment attempts to reproduce this pattern as well. Most of the Shaggs material is made up of eighth- and quarter-notes.
Posthumously, the band gained notoriety and praise for their unconventional style, and lyrical honesty. Frank Zappa named Philosophy of the World one of his favorite records. He even said they were “better than The Beatles.” Philosophy of the World was later reissued on Rounder, the label of the rock group NRBQ, and the compilation Shaggs’ Own Thing was released in 1982.
The band was formed by Dot, Betty, and Helen on the insistence of their father, Austin Wiggin, who believed that his mother foresaw their rise to stardom. The only studio album, Philosophy of the World, was released in 1969 and failed to garner attention, though the band continued to exist as a locally popular live act. The group disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin.
The Shaggs have a consistent (but highly idiosyncratic) approach to melody, harmony, and rhythm. The songs use irregular verse structures, which are emphasized by the melodic structures. These typically accord one note per syllable: the guitar accompaniment attempts to reproduce this pattern as well. Most of the Shaggs material is made up of eighth- and quarter-notes.
Posthumously, the band gained notoriety and praise for their unconventional style, and lyrical honesty. Frank Zappa named Philosophy of the World one of his favorite records. He even said they were “better than The Beatles.” Philosophy of the World was later reissued on Rounder, the label of the rock group NRBQ, and the compilation Shaggs’ Own Thing was released in 1982.
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brunoisdead wrote:
Who needs the fucking Beatles when you got the fucking Shaggs?
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MrGerard wrote:
Best band ever.
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TankUp wrote:
Womans wonderful as according to the rumour.
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MilktronicBeats wrote:
the drummer was the best in the game. shame she passed away. also, i'm so torn between crazy early shaggs and refined late shaggs. both are so cool
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GalacticEgg wrote:
Shaggs > Dream Theater and other shitty metal bands like Lacuna Coil, Manowar, Epica, Helloween, Nightwish [2]
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schoenburger wrote:
This is not good music. A lack of talent can be endearing. In this case, it is not.
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tmangia wrote:
Shaggs > Dream Theater and other shitty metal bands like Lacuna Coil, Manowar, Epica, Helloween, Nightwish
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secretpassage wrote:
and the skinny people want what the fat people's got
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cronoyuha wrote:
Shaggs > Dream Theater [2]
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johntardsbaby66 wrote:
v lololololololololololololololololololololololol
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purplerain6 wrote:
Pure shit, how on earth did Kurt Cobain and Frank Zappa like this?
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willywonka091 wrote:
jesus christ, can i play drums plz?
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mikeghan wrote:
sooo good
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nabraxas wrote:
Do these girls have down syndrome or something? Really good stuff!
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johntardsbaby66 wrote:
Actually it's not very atonal, although it sort sounds like it because of their odd composing style.
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Santaslave wrote:
Godlike music
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SonnyJoeFoxx wrote:
I was told that even Dracula will be here.
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thiagofralves wrote:
This is pure atonality. That's for sure.
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taka-yon wrote:
i love this scum band.
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javier0889 wrote:
That Foot Foot song is so freaky and catchy and wonderful at the same time
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