Mel Gibson and the Pants is an underground hip hop band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] They released three albums in the early 2000s. Band member Ryan Olson is also a member of Digitata[2] and Gayngs.[3]
Mel Gibson and the Pants | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, indie rock |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Totally Gross National Product |
| Members | Ryan Olson Harold Sanders Jr. Ben Clark Riley Hartnet Eric Busse Drew Christopherson |
| Website | tgnp |
History
editMel Gibson and the Pants released their debut album, A Mannequin American, in 2004.[4] Their second album, W/ Guitar, was released in 2005.[5]
The band released its third album, Sea vs. Shining Sea, in 2007.[6] Ira Sather-Olson of Missoula Independent said, "Sea vs. Shining Sea proves that a marriage between numerous genres can in fact create lasting results".[7]
Discography
edit- Albums
- A Mannequin American (2004)
- W/ Guitar (2005)
- Sea vs. Shining Sea (2007)
References
edit- ^ "Mel Gibson and the Pants Interview". The Wake Magazine. November 9, 2005. Archived from the original on January 9, 2009.
- ^ DeLine, Chris (October 21, 2008). "Eric Busse of Mel Gibson and the Pants on Music and Arts Education". Culture Bully.
- ^ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 24, 2010). "Raising the GAYNGS flag". Star Tribune.
- ^ Hicks, Dylan (April 7, 2004). "Mel Gibson and the Pants: A Mannequin American". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.
- ^ Thomas, Lindsey (January 11, 2006). "Mel Gibson and the Pants: w/Guitar". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (February 14, 2007). "Mel Gibson & the Pants: Sea vs. Shining Sea". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009.
- ^ Sather-Olson, Ira (November 22, 2007). "Mel Gibson and The Pants". Missoula Independent.