The Wicked Farleys were an American indie rock band formed in 1994.[1] It consisted of Michael Brodeur on guitars and vocals, Vanessa Downing on guitars, vocals, and keyboards, Rob Laakso on guitars and keyboards, Michael Cory on bass guitar, and Ken Bernard on drums and keyboard.[2] They disbanded in 2000.[1]
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 The Wicked Farleys performing live around 1999–2000. From left to right: Ken Bernard (obscured), Micheal Cory, Vanessa Downing, Michael Brodeur | |
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| Also known as | Wicked Farleys |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1994–2000 |
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History
editThe band released their debut album, Sentinel & Enterprise, in 1998. It was received well, being called "a highly underrated foray into technical songwriting and full-on math rock" by Allmusic reviewer Peter D'Angelo.[3] It was followed up by the Sustained Interest EP in 1999.[4]
In 2000, they released their second and final album, Make It It. It was also received well, described as "showcasing a constant, midtempo arrangement featuring progressive guitars and soft-spoken vocals", but criticized for feeling like it was longer than it was actually.[5]
Style
editThe band's style has been described as math rock and indie rock.[6] The group often called themselves "collage rock" as opposed to college rock.[7]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Sentinel & Enterprise (1998, Big Top)[8]
- Make It It (2000, Big Top)
Extended plays
edit- Sustained Interest (1999, Big Top)
Singles
edit- Ken Theory (1997, Big Top)
- Split with Tugboat Annie (1998, Big Top)
- Split with The Vehicle Birth (1999, Doom Nibbler)
References
editCitations
edit- ^ a b "The Wicked Farleys are no longer". Archived from the original on November 17, 2001. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
The Wicked Farleys are no longer. Thanks to everyone that came to the final show 06/18/00...TWFs 1994-2000
- ^ Phares.
- ^ Sentinel & Enterprise - Wicked Farleys | Album | AllMusic, retrieved August 29, 2024
- ^ "New Releases". CMJ New Music Report. CMJ Network, Inc. June 28, 1999.
- ^ DaRonco.
- ^ "Wicked Farleys Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & M..." AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ The Wicked Farleys, retrieved August 29, 2024
- ^ Hall 1998.
Sources
edit- D'Angelo, Peter. "Sentinel & Enterprise Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- DaRonco, Mike. "Make It It Review". Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- Hall, Brett (1998). "The Wicked Farleys - Sentinel And Enterprise". HeartattaCk. Vol. 18. p. 49.
- Phares, Heather. "Wicked Farleys Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2024.