- Genre: R & B
- Similar Artists: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Toasters, Let's Go Bowling, The Busters, Mustard Plug, Skankin' Pickle, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Five Iron Frenzy, The Aquabats
Hailing from Corvallis, Oregon, the self-described "rock-ska-billy" outfit the W's comprised Brian Morris, Bret Barker, James Carter, Andrew Schar, Todd Gruener and Valentine Hellman. After just a handful of shows, the group signed to the 5 Minute Walk label, which in 1998 issued the W's debut LP Fourth from the Last. The Trouble with X appeared a year later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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