Women (band)
| Women | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Art rock Baroque pop Indie rock Noise rock |
| Years active | 2007-Present |
| Labels | Flemish Eye (Canada) Jagjaguwar (United States) |
| Website | Official myspace |
| Members | |
| Patrick Flegel Matthew Flegel Michael Wallace |
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| Past members | |
| Christopher Reimer | |
Women are an art rock band formed in 2007 in Calgary. Their debut album Women was released on VanGaalen's label Flemish Eye on July 8, 2008 in Canada[1] and on Jagjaguwar in the United States on October 7, 2008.[2] It was rumoured that the band broke up on October 29, 2010 after a fight on stage at a show at the Lucky Bar in Victoria although their management has stated that they have merely canceled the rest of their tour.
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[edit] History
Women's debut album, Women, recorded by Chad VanGaalen, gained positive recognition from music publications including Pitchfork Media,[3] Allmusic,[4] PopMatters,[5] Vue Weekly,[6] and the Edmonton Sun[citation needed] as well as other varied music blogs.[7] The band's sound has been likened to "sunny Beach Boys pop [...] dragged into a dark alley and gleefully mutilated",[6] as well as compared to other bands The Velvet Underground and The Zombies.[8] Pitchfork Media named their song "Black Rice" from their debut album the 18th best track of 2008.[9] After the release of their debut album Women extensively toured throughout 2008 and 2009, performing over 180 performances in North America, Europe and the UK. Highlight performances took place at Barcelona's Primavera Sound, Austin's SXSW, Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival and London's The Lexington. The band has toured or performed with Mogwai, Abe Vigoda, Dungen, Deerhunter, and Eric's Trip. The song "Black Rice" was also listed by Pitchfork as the 410th best song of the 2000s.
Women's second album, Public Strain, was released in Canada, via Flemish Eye Records, and in the United States, UK, and Europe, via Jagjaguwar Records, on September 28, 2010. The album has received praise from across the media spectrum. Pitchfork, Exclaim!, Filter, and the BBC have all turned-in positive reviews in favour of the album. The band started with a Europe tour, followed by a US tour in the fall of 2010. It was rumoured that the band broke up on October 29, 2010 after a fight on stage at a show at the Lucky Bar in Victoria although their management has stated that they have merely canceled the rest of their tour. Pitchfork released a three-song live video in February 2011 shot in an empty factory a few weeks before their indefinite hiatus[10]
Some members of Women also play in the live band of Chad VanGaalen. Pat Flagel is also a member of the band Fels-Naptha, and Michael Wallace is a former member of the band Friendo and Azeda Booth, and is currently touring with Porcelain Raft. Christopher Reimer toured with The Dodos during the summer and fall of 2011.[11]
On February 8, 2012, guitarist Christopher Reimer performed in Calgary, and this set was recorded.[12] On February 21, Reimer died in his sleep.[13]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Women (Flemish Eye / Jagjaguwar, 2008)
- Public Strain (Flemish Eye / Jagjaguwar, 2010)
[edit] Singles
- Women / Cold Pumas / Fair Ohs / Friendo Split 7" (Faux Discx, 2011)
[edit] Video
[edit] Members
- Current
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- Patrick Flegel – guitar, vocals (2007-present)
- Matthew Flegel – bass, percussion, vocals (2007-present)
- Michael Wallace – drums (2007-present)
- Former
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- Christopher Reimer – guitar, samples, vocals (2007-2012; deceased)
[edit] References
- Citations
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Pitchfork: Album Reviews: Women: Women". Pitchforkmedia.com. 2008-10-13. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/146141-women-women. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ Women at Allmusic
- ^ Ranta, Alan. "Women: Women < PopMatters". Popmatters.com. http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/60537/women-women/. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ a b "Edmonton's 100% Independent Weekly : Prevue - Women". Vue Weekly. 2008-06-12. http://www.vueweekly.com/article.php?id=8767. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ "Women : Women". Flemish Eye. 2008-05-17. http://www.flemisheye.com/album-women.php. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ "Pitchfork: Staff Lists: The 100 Best Tracks of 2008". Pitchforkmedia.com. 2008-12-15. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/feature/147998-the-100-best-tracks-of-2008?page=9. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/special-presentation/1507-women/2385-cant-you-see/
- ^ [4]
- ^ http://www.aaronleaney.com/post/18060639429/i-am-sad-to-hear-of-calgary-guitarist-chris
- ^ http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Guitarist+Calgary+band+Women+Christopher+Reimer+dies/6187872/story.html
[edit] External links
- Women at Flemish Eye
- Women at Jagjaguwar
