The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project.[1] They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene the Polyphonic Spree.[2][3][4] In Torontonian circles, they are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards.[5]
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–2008 |
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History
editMaoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario.[6] In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording.[6] Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.
The self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes.[7] Third album Gold was released in 2007.[8]
Discography
edit- The Old Soul (2004), Hand of God
- She's Got Party Davis Eyes (2006), Hand of God
- Gold (2007), Grifter
References
edit- ^ Liss, Sarah & Perlich, Tim (2005) "The Old Soul", Now Toronto, June 9, 2005. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ "The Old Soul Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ Greene, Jo-Ann "The Old Soul (Hand of God) Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ Lindsay, Cam (2007) "The Old Soul", Exclaim!, May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ "Mondo Magazine". Retrieved November 23, 2007. [dead link]
- ^ a b "The Old Soul Biography", Maple Music. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ Whish, Bill (2006) "Old Soul She's Got Party Davis Eyes", Exclaim!, September 1, 2006. Retrieved November 25, 2017
- ^ Delmar, Sari (2007) "Old Soul Gold", Exclaim!, October 1, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
External links
edit- The Old Soul official website
- The Old Soul at Myspace
- The Old Soul at CBC Radio 3
- Review by Eye Weekly