Figurines
Danish indie rock outfit Figurines formed in the mid-'90s around childhood friends vocalist/guitarist Christian Hjelm, bassist Andreas Toft, and guitarist/vocalist Claus Salling Johansen. The guys began practicing at a local school and initially all three played guitar until Toft took up bass and Johansen manned the drums. They began playing gigs around their hometown of Aalborg, and in the fall of 2001, Figurines recorded the five-song EP The Detour. Finished up over the course of one weekend, the EP sold out quickly and the trio soon signed to Denmark...[more]
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Female security guards double-take passport photos of the band, but x-ray monitors scan bits of Pavement, drops of early Built To Spill, an open Modest Mouse container, a couple Strokes, and a vial of Neil Young's frantic youth. Skeleton turns momentum on high. As Danish press raves, three music videos from the record are uploading new listeners faster than the single "The Wonder" can reinstate the group back to #1 on Danish National Radio. Which it did. It might be a secret to some, but Figurines ar [ read more ]
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Denmark's Figurines have a strong affection for 60s sounds. But unlike many other Scandinavian bands who are influenced by pre-punk and/or garage bands like The Sonics, The Seeds, or The Who, the Figurines' love for the 60s lies in the melodies like those created by The Zombies, Love, and The Beach Boys. This record oozes good vibrations built upon lush, intricate arrangements.
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VINYL FORMAT. On March 7, 2006, The Control Group will welcome Figurines through US customs. Female security guards double-take passport photos of the band, but x-ray monitors scan bits of Pavement, drops of early Built To Spill, an open Modest Mouse container, a couple Strokes, and a vial of Neil Young's frantic youth. Skeleton turns momentum on high. As Danish press raves, three music videos from the record are uploading new listeners faster than the single "The Wonder" can reinstate the group back [ read more ]
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Denmark's Figurines have a strong affection for 60s sounds. But unlike many other Scandinavian bands who are influenced by pre-punk and/or garage bands like The Sonics, The Seeds, or The Who, the Figurines' love for the 60s lies in the melodies like those created by The Zombies, Love, and The Beach Boys. This record oozes good vibrations built upon lush, intricate arrangements.
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Female security guards double-take passport photos of the band, but x-ray monitors scan bits of Pavement, drops of early Built To Spill, an open Modest Mouse container, a couple Strokes, and a vial of Neil Young's frantic youth. Skeleton turns momentum on high. As Danish press raves, three music videos from the record are uploading new listeners faster than the single 'The Wonder' can reinstate the group back to #1 on Danish National Radio. Which it did. It might be a secret to some, but Figurines ar [ read more ]
MP3 $8.99
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