Colin - vox, geetar
Chris O - drums, vox
Peter - bass, vox
Influences
the Cars, Weezer, Sugar, Cure, Superchunk, Archers of Loaf, Alkaline Trio, Weakerthans, the Replacements, Team Dresch
Sounds Like
well, well, well, we've been told xtc, the cars, the cure, superchunk, archers of loaf, bis, hum, buffalo tom and etc., but we really wanna know what you think!
"Staying true to their successful power-pop attack, San Francisco’s Ex-Boyfriends have returned with In With, a punch-in-the-ears journey of a sophomore album. Starting off on an up-tempo note, the record demands attention from its listener, and once in command, it reveals plenty of peaks and valleys to keep a good balance in the soundscape." - West Coast Performer Magazine (scroll down for full review)
"Ex-Boyfriends stay true to their word and produce music that is layered, catchy, and more addictive with each listen. The group maintains the same themes and sounds, yet continues to succeed in discovering ways to make tracks different and interesting." – Popmatters
"In With shows definite signs of maturity. The melodies are still catchy, but the band doesn't go for the easy hook. Even the arrangements feel less cluttered, each part sounding cleaner without losing the rough edges. If Dear John was a quick bite, In With is a full meal. Ex-Boyfriends sound tighter, and the songs show some real growth. – Musicwhore.org
"Strummed electric guitars unfurl simply with an algebraic precision (see the Sugar-y “Private D”); rhythms lurch and lunge with new-wavey panache (take your pick from a handful of XTC moments.)" - Magnet
Press for Dear John:
"With audible influences like the Cars, Weezer, the Cure, and Alkaline Trio, the tempo of the record is far from broken-hearted. This threesome is clearly on the prowl with infectious hooks and off-the-charts danceability factor." - Spin.com, Band of the Day 2/17/06
"Dear John is a power-pop exploration of lost love--songs about heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge, delivered so infectiously that you can't help feel like it's a mixed message . . . Unrequited love or not, this album is a hell of a lot of fun." - Pitchfork
"Infectious and upbeat power pop that is much more fun to experience than any breakup I've ever had. Dear John is a danceable and contagious set of music, reflecting themes of naïve love and schoolboy fantasy through sharp lyrics, howling vocals, and firm instrumentation." – Treblezine
"A collection of relationship songs with tight, angular guitars, punctuated drums, and sharp lyrics. With poppy, upbeat songs, Ex-Boyfriends have appropriated some of the better aspects of the current postpunk ’80s revival." – Out
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We play the pop rock in the San Francisco Bay Area. We love the handclaps, the descending bass lines, the three part harmonies and the beer. We've been playing for about four years now.
We are looking for bands that like to take long walks on the beach, cuddle for hours on end, watch Merchant Ivory films and love taking it up the ass. That's all, really. If you'd like to buy our first album, Dear John, check out AbsolutelyKosher.com.
Our new CD, In With, is out now!!
You can preview a track off the album here: Situation.
P.S.You get all 3 covers no matter what! It's just random who is on the front when you first see get the sealed package. *Note: digital downloads do not include all 3 CD covers.
Hey Ex-Boyfriends ! I really dig your taste. You should check out my songs too! Lost and Never Found features lead vocals from Kevin Ridel of AM Radio and Ridel High!
