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The group formed in 1992 and released a vinyl single, “Proto Pretty”, which was later compiled on Rhino Records’ “Poptopia” series of power-pop compilations. They followed this with the albums The Wondermints (1995), Wonderful World of the Wondermints (an album of cover songs from 1996), Bali (1998) and Mind If We Make Love to You (2002). Most of these albums were released in Japan prior to release in the States.
In 1999, the group signed on to be part of Brian Wilson’s touring band. Sahanaja, Walusko, and Gregory have played with him ever since, with D’Amico only having toured with Wilson in 1999, 2000, and 2002. Due to personal issues, he was replaced in 2001 and early 2002 by Andy Paley, and from 2004 by Nelson Bragg. Sahanaja also missed a few shows in 2003 and 2007, being replaced by Gary Griffin.
All the Wondermints can be heard on Wilson’s Live at the Roxy Theatre CD, and on the Brian Wilson on Tour, All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson and Pet Sounds Live DVDs, with Sahanaja, Walusko
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Sonicjr01
Don't forget Wanderlust ... It's there. Don't forget to listen it !
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cdax2307
Did the wondermints get their name from wonderment?
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Lowbacca
won-won-wondermints
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JakeJustice
they are still together, they are Brian Wilson's backing band. You can hear them on his most recent albums. Also, Darian is the man
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DanAbnrml9
Oh i think you should start with the debut. It's a bit harder to find nowadays (out of print) but it has the most classic Wondermints tracks--"Proto-Pretty," "Fleur-de-Lis," and "Tracy Hide." Everything they've done is great, though. Are they still together? It's been six years... we need a new album!
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F_Hole
New album! New album! We all want a new album!
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LO84
Tracy Hide is pure pop genius, and perhaps the most beautiful song since God Only Knows.
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joescalantei
heyy.. Bali and I from Indonesia :p
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Sessions_please
Darian Sahanaja fascinates me-
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Dumbangel
Mind if... is by far my favourite Wondermints album. There isn't a single bad track on it. It's probably the best place to start with the band. Bali is less perfect but good too.
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PappaWheelie
Anyone else hear a strong XTC influence?
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pins
there's speculation about a possible rarities album in the works (i heard that ages ago though, don't know if it's still happening). i guess their efforts are mainly concentrated on touring/recording with brian wilson at the moment though.
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nixhex4311
It's not the least popular, just the harderst to find.
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Melx69
I really like 'wonderful world of wondermints' it's a classic, but according to the charts it's the least popular!!
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F_Hole
rahardjo, The Wondermints are genius. They're currently backing Brian Wilson on tour. This is how I discovered them. If you liked Bali (it's awesome, no?) you'll no doubt love all their other CDs. Mind if we make love to you is their latest effort, and somewhat mellower than Bali, but awesome in its own right.
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johannp
A little bit of information is available here: http://members.home.nl/patriczik/wondermints.htm, the website has a godawful design though :)
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rahardjo
I've got their Bali album, but don't know who these guys are. Anybody?
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johannp
true pop geniuses!
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