A band built on direct storytelling and straightforward indie rock arrangements.
If you want to get the feel of their work, start with 'Divorce And The American South' or 'St. Joe Keeps Us Safe.' They're good examples of how the band operated.
Their songs, like 'Divorce And The American South,' stick with you because they tell clear, unadorned stories. The music never gets in the way of the lyrics, which is the whole point. It's the kind of writing that feels lived-in, not polished up for effect.
They started in Philadelphia in 2003, with Aaron West as the constant member through lineup changes. Their first album, 'The Twenties,' came out in 2006, and they released four studio albums by 2016, including 'Routine Maintenance' in 2011.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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