
Band Members: James Mercer, Jesse Sandoval, Neal Langford, Marty Crandall, Dave Yanul Hernandez
Influenced by: Nick Drake, The Chills, Donovan, Badfinger, Big Star, XTC, The Beach Boys, The Byrds
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
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09/29/09
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09/29/09
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09/15/09
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08/12/09
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Alternative Press Magazine
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08/07/09
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Spinner
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08/05/09
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The Denver Post - Denver CO
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08/04/09
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07/09/09
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06/11/09
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PopMatters
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Nylon
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05/14/09
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UWIRE
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05/14/09
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Billboard
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Spin.com
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04/03/09
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The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
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Pitchfork Media
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07/07/08
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07/06/08
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Omaha World Herald - Omaha NE
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Alternative Press Magazine
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06/20/08
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Billboard
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06/02/08
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PopMatters
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Spinner
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10/14/09
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Spinner
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largehearted boy
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Indie Blog Heaven
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Washington City Paper - Black Plastic Bag
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Rock and Roll Daily
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