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Portland, United States (2002 – present)

The Thermals are a post-pop-punk trio from pre-Portlandia-Portland, Oregon. The band was formed in 2002 and has since released five records and toured fifteen countries.

The Thermals’ sixth LP and debut for Saddle Creek, Desperate Ground, was produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Sonic Youth) in Hoboken, NJ. Agnello and The Thermals completed the record and evacuated the studio just hours before Hurricane Sandy ravaged New Jersey, a fate quite fitting when you consider the product. Desperate Ground is a true scrappy and scratchy return-to-form for The Thermals, with all the raw power and unhinged adolescent energy that made their early LP’s so insanely enjoyable. Lyrically, Desperate Ground is a brash and irresponsible ode to human violence, a black celebration of the inevitability of war and death. A dark and yet joyous affair, Desperate Ground tells the (murky) tale of a lone rogue in the night. One man, one path, one sword. An unceasing urge to destroy. A never-ending battle against the forces of nature. A destiny impossible to avoid.

In early 2013 The Thermals signed to Saddle Creek, a label they’ve known and admired for many years. The Thermals and Saddle Creek have a long history of sleeping on floors together: The Thermals have toured with Cursive and Ladyfinger, and Hutch and Kathy organized the first Bright Eyes show in Portland way back in 1999.

The Thermals are most famous for turning down $50,000 from Hummer, discovering the elusive fourth chord in punk rock (F#m) and for soundtracking that scene in Weeds where Mary-Louise Parker jumps in the pot-filled pool in her underwear.
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  • no-thanks

    Additionally, if you see them, bring your earplugs. Show was on Saturday and my ear is still hurting and ringing. Really unnecessary, but it was still pretty fun.

    13 Jun 2:05pm Reply

  • jabbottman

    Such a high octane show a few weeks ago in Cleveland, if you haven't seen them in concert yet, do it up- you won't regret it!!!

    10 Jun 7:53pm Reply

  • gummishark

    Fuckin' A!

    8 Jun 5:47pm Reply

  • Wolf_Cola

    Now We Can See > The Blood > Personal Life > Fuckin A > Desperate Ground > More Parts. I AM THE WORST THERMALS FAN

    26 May 9:11pm Reply

  • Ari-es

    These really do what they want.

    21 May 2:45pm Reply

  • Psyker_

    Excellent band. Best wishes.

    19 May 10:59am Reply

  • _Frigo_

    Excellent, truly excellent new album. I nearly lost hope in these guys but in getting rid of the (imho lame) pop influences of the last two albums and bringing back the angst, drunken euphoria and urgency of Fuckin A and The Body... - that's really all you could wish for.

    17 May 1:59pm Reply

  • Fischgriller

    Hope you guys are playing some more shows in Germany!

    6 May 1:14pm Reply

  • nzstars

    Thank you for the great show at Sound Fortune Club in Vancouver BC You are always welcome back! Cheers

    27 Apr 8:21am Reply

  • riot_grrrl77

    I'm disappointed in the new album. It's my first release purchase since discovering them 3 years ago and I expected a solid, epic piece -- but all the songs sound the same to me, nothing stands out and I'm at a loss when it ends. There isn't one song I really found amazing. Here's to hoping it grows on me but after a handful of listens, I feel nothing and it makes me sad to say that.

    26 Apr 7:15am Reply

  • Mr_Ishtar

    Either my music tastes changed a lot since the last album was released, which is likely, or this new album is a solid 'meh.'

    25 Apr 9:56pm Reply

  • CRAZYBALLIZTIK

    New album is ACE!! [2] These guys go to the essentials, that's efficient & intoxicating. Nothing bad in this album.

    25 Apr 12:13pm Reply

  • udntknwme1991

    new album is ACE!!

    15 Apr 12:54am Reply

  • Herlow

    Why is No culture icons not on top 15?

    14 Apr 9:29pm Reply

  • RodrigoYIYo

    I Go Alone <3333333333333333333333333

    12 Apr 9:11pm Reply

  • tribeonlinefr

    The Thermals – Desperate Ground CD Review http://www.tribe-online.de/music/musik-reviews/the-thermals-desperate-ground/

    11 Apr 7:29am Reply

  • Walenta

    Heavypop Review: http://www.heavypop.at/the-thermals-desperate-ground/

    8 Apr 1:14pm Reply

  • johnnyaway

    good one

    7 Apr 8:51am Reply

  • WeirdoRipper

    v it leaked bruh...pm me if you need a link

    5 Apr 2:20am Reply

  • riot_grrrl77

    how are y'all listening to it?? streaming?

    3 Apr 1:21am Reply
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