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The Blank Tapes
The Blank Tapes formed in San Francisco in 2005 around vocalist and songwriter Matt Adams. They worked with a shifting group of musicians, playing a raw take...
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The Blank Tapes formed in San Francisco in 2005 around vocalist and songwriter Matt Adams. They worked with a shifting group of musicians, playing a raw take on psychedelic music that drew from 1960s sounds. Their early years involved a lot of touring, often done on a tight budget.
Their debut album was called "Not the Lights, Not the Wires." Later records like "Modern Primitives" and "Candy" showed them bringing in other styles, including country and blues, while keeping their core sound. Songs like "Listen To The One" and "Long Ago" give a sense of their approach.
In 2010, a former bandmate made accusations of abuse against Adams. The details around that situation have been unclear. Some listeners have also found their lyrics, which often deal with darker themes, to be troubling. These issues have been part of the conversation about the band for years.
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