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The Walkmen are an American indie rock band, with members based in New York City and Philadelphia. The band formed in 2000 with three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater—Paul Maroon (guitar, piano), Walter Martin (organ/bass), and Matt Barrick (drums)—and two from The Recoys, Peter Bauer (bass/organ) and Hamilton Leithauser (vocals, guitar). All but Bauer attended St. Albans in Washington, D.C.
They prefer the sound of vintage musical instruments, particularly the upright piano, and have often recorded at Marcata Recording, a recording studio built in Harlem in 1999 by the three former members of Jonathan Fire*Eater and later relocated to upstate New York.
Each of the members of The Walkmen grew up in and around the Washington, DC area, played in many of the same bands from early in their careers, and even attended the same Washington-area high school. The bandmates eventually moved to Harlem and became a part of the burgeoning New York City rock scene.
The band was formed in 2000 following the breakup of two separate bands: Jonathan Fire*Eater, whose members included Martin, Maroon and Barrick, and The Recoys, whose members included Leithauser and Bauer. The three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater, which had recorded for Dreamworks Records, had money left over from that past recording contract and used the remaining funds to construct a rehearsal space in uptown New York. The rehearsal space featured a 24-track recording studio and was dubbed Marcata Studios.
They prefer the sound of vintage musical instruments, particularly the upright piano, and have often recorded at Marcata Recording, a recording studio built in Harlem in 1999 by the three former members of Jonathan Fire*Eater and later relocated to upstate New York.
Each of the members of The Walkmen grew up in and around the Washington, DC area, played in many of the same bands from early in their careers, and even attended the same Washington-area high school. The bandmates eventually moved to Harlem and became a part of the burgeoning New York City rock scene.
The band was formed in 2000 following the breakup of two separate bands: Jonathan Fire*Eater, whose members included Martin, Maroon and Barrick, and The Recoys, whose members included Leithauser and Bauer. The three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater, which had recorded for Dreamworks Records, had money left over from that past recording contract and used the remaining funds to construct a rehearsal space in uptown New York. The rehearsal space featured a 24-track recording studio and was dubbed Marcata Studios.
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goandrewgo wrote:
Great vocalist. Not much of like this one true-emotional these days.
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aaronhop wrote:
THESE GUYS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM ANYTIME SOON?
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
In The New Year!!!!11oneone
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plannetshh wrote:
'everyone who pretended' on vinyl (finally)! now they've only got to reissue 'bows + arrows'..
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buriedbythebuzz wrote:
philly 3/3. @ a very lovely venue...
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Wiellem wrote:
Cool band found out about them after watching the movie 50 / 50 :)
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Urbanov wrote:
nicoinfurs - Do you think it's necessary to shout on page of this band about other users? Don't think so. So shut up, and just listen to music. Greetz
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Urbanov wrote:
i still have my walkman from the 90s [2]
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nicoinfurs wrote:
I bloody hate this user below me, 'TheMukeyMuket'. Why do you think it's necessary to shout on every page? Dear god, your profile is the worst I've ever seen too. May you find help somewhere in a higher place because son/daughter, you are lost.
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jessvs wrote:
Delicias.
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WeirdoRipper wrote:
v lol @ saying "this weather" as though we're all in the same place
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vAbsolution wrote:
I've been starting a Walkmen kick the past couple days. Their music fits this weather perfectly.
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eggshmeg35 wrote:
Their new songs sound oh so amazing
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RockBottomRiser wrote:
This band will look after you well.
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LorentzenB wrote:
Cant believe that "Four Provinces" is on 18th place on the list above! Mye favorite.
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Exarin666 wrote:
when i used to go out i'd know everyone i saw
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Contristo wrote:
The Walkmen Readying New Album, Tour http://obscuresound.com/2011/11/the-walkmen-readying-new-album-tour/
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MADVVILLAIN wrote:
I think people forget how amazing Bows + Arrows is. That album isn't just "The Rat" Every track on that record is seriously fantastic.
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AceOfSpades24 wrote:
seriously who uses a walkman anymore?
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I love you
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Late Night with David Letterman Thursday January 6th
4 Jan 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/thewalkmen
Greetings everyone,
Happy New Year! We are excited to start off 2011 with
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Thursday, January 6th. The show airs at 11:35pm/10:35pm
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