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The Unicorns
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Montreal, Canada (2000 – 2004)
The Montreal-based Unicorns were originally formed in December 2000 by Nicholas Thorburn (stage name Nick “Neil” Diamonds, as well as a host of other aliases) and Alden Penner (stage name, Alden Ginger; Elvis Presley’s fiancée when he died was Ginger Alden). They were later joined by drummer Jamie Thompson (stage name J’aime Tambeur) and Max Groadie (“the American Roadie, né Bill Horwood”).
The band self-released their debut album Unicorns Are People Too in March 2003 through their own record label Caterpillars of the Community, with a limited press run of 500 copies.
In October of the same year they went back into the studio, recording several new songs as well as reworking a number of songs from their debut. The resulting second album, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone?, was released in November 2003 on the label Alien8 Recordings, and was a notable departure for a label that has traditionally released albums by avantgarde and highly experimental artists such as Acid Mothers Temple and noise pioneer Merzbow.
The album received glowing reviews from The Village Voice, NME, online magazine Pitchfork and numerous other publications around the world, and it quickly earned the band a fanatical following on the indie-rock circuit. The band toured constantly for 13 months following its release, initially supporting fellow Canadian band Hot Hot Heat across North America before proceeding to play to sell-out crowds in Australia, Europe and the UK, as well as touring several more times across the US and Canada.
The band self-released their debut album Unicorns Are People Too in March 2003 through their own record label Caterpillars of the Community, with a limited press run of 500 copies.
In October of the same year they went back into the studio, recording several new songs as well as reworking a number of songs from their debut. The resulting second album, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We’re Gone?, was released in November 2003 on the label Alien8 Recordings, and was a notable departure for a label that has traditionally released albums by avantgarde and highly experimental artists such as Acid Mothers Temple and noise pioneer Merzbow.
The album received glowing reviews from The Village Voice, NME, online magazine Pitchfork and numerous other publications around the world, and it quickly earned the band a fanatical following on the indie-rock circuit. The band toured constantly for 13 months following its release, initially supporting fellow Canadian band Hot Hot Heat across North America before proceeding to play to sell-out crowds in Australia, Europe and the UK, as well as touring several more times across the US and Canada.
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alfred1991 wrote:
missing you
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WTFortissimo wrote:
I'm with everyone that has loved the band 15 minutes after discovering them... It's ones like these that make last.fm THE best thing for people that like good music :)
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morganlefayyy wrote:
I miss you :(
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geeUNIIT wrote:
I miss you. <3
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MarinaZee wrote:
fucking nice!!! I've listened to this 15 minutes ago for the first time in my life, but already love it!
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charlotlot wrote:
i was born a unicorn :D
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pineapplemango wrote:
great stuff, I am just floating.
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roxpixx wrote:
Clues > Islands
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bit188 wrote:
fucking great
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squeeslg wrote:
<3 Them
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iloveartimus wrote:
Just discovered them last night and they are fuggin amazing. Never heard a band like them before. They are completely fresh and fun. Amazing lyrics. Tuff Luff and I Was Born (A Unicorn) are my favorite. Can't decide which one. Anyway, if you like actual good music, the Unicorns are a must. Happy listening ;D
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JusticeD wrote:
unicorns>islands.
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electricharge wrote:
you are-- a very special place in my heart.
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happy-ukelele wrote:
truth.
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girlwholived wrote:
islands will never compare.
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PitaDauphin wrote:
5 more years
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tomtomtomtomw wrote:
yeah hows about Dhrenzen. . . . what a dickbag
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whelan23 wrote:
I can finally sleep soundly after knowing Dhrenzen has made his choice. What a douche
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SovietElektron wrote:
Thanks for letting us know, Dhrenzen. We'll all keep that in mind.
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Dhrenzen wrote:
after 4 listens to "Who will cut our hair..." i've decided that they are not for me. they utterly failed at creating interest within me.
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