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Pacific UV

pacificUV is an indie rock band currently residing in Athens, Georgia. Their style is frequently categorized as utilizing elements of dream pop, post-rock, shoegazing and space rock. They are currently signed to Mazarine Records.

pacificUV
Background information
OriginAthens, Georgia, United States
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, dream pop, slowcore, post-rock, shoegazing
Years active1998 - present
LabelsMazarine Records
MembersClay Jordan
Suny Lyons
Lemuel Hayes
Laura Solomon
Past membersMike Erwin
Matt Kline
Kevin Davis
Howard Hudson
Lucas Jensen
Stephen James
Jesse Robert W
Jorge Torres
Shane Davis
Jack Kelly
Websitehttp://www.pacificuv.com/

History

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Formation

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The band was formed in Athens, Georgia in 1998. Founding members include Howard Hudson, Clay Jordan, and Lucas Jensen.

Their first full-length record (which was titled Longplay 1 when originally pressed on compact-disc but was later renamed with an eponymous title) was released on WARM Recordings in 2002, and was produced by Andy LeMaster.[1] The album was called "a masterpiece" and rated 4 stars by Rolling Stone.[2][3]

Move to Portland

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After a national tour, and nearly universal acclaim for their debut record, the initial formation of the band dissolved. Jordan relocated to Portland and recruited new band members: Mike Erwin (7 Years In Space), Kevin Davis (of Glowworm), Jesse Robert W. (also of Glowworm), and Matt Kline.[3] Shortly after the Portland lineup was solidified, WARM Records released a 4-song EP featuring three unreleased tracks and an Eluvium remix of L.A.P.D. vs N.Y.P.D. [4][5]

In February 2008, the band released their second full-length LP, titled Longplay 2. The record features vocals by Carolyn Berk (of Lovers) and the artwork of Chris A'lurede. It was recorded by Adam Selzer (of Norfolk & Western) and Jason Powers at Type Foundry Studios in Portland. [6] Pitchfork rated the album 7.9 and called it "comforting".[7]

The pacificUV song "Alarmist" was featured in the 2009 season-finale of the Showtime drama Californication. [8]

Return to Athens

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By 2011, everyone but Jordan had left the band. Jordan moved back to Athens, Georgia, and recruited new bandmates.[9] They released the EP Chrysalis, their first release on Mazarine Records, a non-profit label founded by band members Suny Lyon and Clay Jordan in Athens, Georgia.[10][11]

In 2012 pacificUV released Weekends, their third studio LP. Weekends is a concept album about drug use after a break-up.[12] The album featured B.P. Helium (Of Montreal), John Fernandez (The Olivia Tremor Control), and Heather McIntosh.[13] One reviewer called it: "a characteristically trippy, yet altogether blissful dream pop gem".[14]

In 2013, they released After the Dream You Are Awake, which some reviewers found to be more pop-friendly than their previous releases.[15][16]

Style

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Their influences include Mazzy Star and Spacemen 3.[7] They have been compared to The Jesus and Mary Chain.[17][18]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Pacific UV - 2002 - WARM Records (also known as Longplay 1)
  • Longplay 2 - 2008 - WARM Records
  • Weekends - 2012 - Mazarine Records
  • After the Dream You Are Awake - 2013 - Mazarine Records

EPs

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  • Pacific UV EP - 2006 - WARM Records
  • Chrysalis - 2011 - Mazarine Records

References

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  1. ^ "Pacific UV Biography". Allmusic. 2003. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
  2. ^ "PACIFIC UV, Longplay 2 (Warm Records)". Willamette Week. 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  3. ^ a b McQuiston, James (2008-02-14). "pacificUV: longplay 2 on April 1st, 2008! | NeuFutur Magazine". Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  4. ^ "Pacific UV Artist Page". WARM Records. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
  5. ^ "Athens Summer Songs: (Yet) Another Classic City Mixtape". Flagpole. 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  6. ^ "Longplay 2 Album Credits". Allmusic. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
  7. ^ a b Cohen, Ian. "Pacific UV: Longplay 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  8. ^ "Californication Soundtrack Credits". tv.com. 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  9. ^ "/FP110427 by Flagpole Magazine - Issuu". issuu.com. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  10. ^ Lamb, Gordon (2012-01-18). "Threats & Promises". Flagpole. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  11. ^ "Interview: Suny Lyons | After The Show". aftertheshowmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  12. ^ "pacificUV: Weekends". PASTE Magazine.
  13. ^ "Album Review: PacificUV - Weekends". DrownedInSound. 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  14. ^ Terich, Jeff (2012-02-15). "Pacific UV : Weekends". Treble. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  15. ^ After the Dream You Are Awake - Pacific UV | A... | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-09-10
  16. ^ "pacificUV: After the Dream You Are Awake". PASTE Magazine.
  17. ^ Rodriguez, Juan Edgardo (2012-01-30). "Weekends". No Ripcord. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  18. ^ Ezell, Brice (2012-02-01). "pacificUV: Weekends". PopMatters. Archived from the original on 2012-05-17.
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