An American alternative band that's been charting its own course since the late '90s.
For a good sense of their sound, 'Miss You All the Time' and 'About An Hour Ago' tell you most of what you need to know. It's reliable, guitar-driven rock that feels like it was written on the road.
Oar's music has that lived-in feel of songs that have been played on stages for years. 'Miss You All the Time' from their 2000 album 'Soul's Vacation' is the kind of track that sticks with you, a straightforward rock song that became a signature. Their catalog, with songs like 'About An Hour Ago' and 'Love and Memories,' offers a consistent, unpretentious sound that's kept a loyal audience listening.
They started with the self-released 'The Wanderer' in 1997, a debut that set the template. Albums like 'Soul's Vacation' and 'All Sides' followed, building a catalog of over a hundred songs while navigating the occasional industry hiccup, like the 2008 lawsuit over 'Hey Girl.' They've just kept playing and recording, a band that's more about the steady work than dramatic reinvention.
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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