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Extra
Progressive / Pop



LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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   Extra: General Info
Member Since5/27/2006
Band Websitewww.extra.org
Band MembersJim Mills: vocal, drums

Anita Morand: bass, melodica

Aaron Criswell: galactic guitar and treatments

Jon Niemann: guitar, keyboard instruments, effects

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Sounds LikeThe Who, Robert Wyatt, Teenage Fanclub, Wings, Todd Rundgren, Beach Boys ... I think!
Record LabelCommune Records
Type of LabelIndie


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"Extra ... is undoubtedly the sum of many musical influences (Brian Wilson, Bowie, Pink Floyd to name but a few), but Mills obviously possesses enough musical nous to produce an album that avoids the derivative label. It's a world where sweeping rock chords meet outlandish orchestral pop all wrapped up in one gorgeous harmony after the next. While there's a serious amount of complexity at play, you'll find no need for repeat listens to get into this one."
- Jen Paterson, Oyster Magazine

"An epic new album"
- Glyn Bowerman, Two-Way Monologues

"Some concise sparkling pop tunes, some self-indulgence and some cream-on-the-frosting-on-the-marzipan-on-the-cake over-confectioned baroque pop and occasionally, everything at once."
- David Cowling, AmericanaUK

"Perhaps Mills should have made two or three EPs rather than cramming all of his interests onto one disc."
- Josh Spilker, Wonkavision Magazine

"[Extra's] preferred song structure is the suite — instead of cycling comfortably from verse to chorus to verse, Extra's pieces flame out a section at a time, like a spaceship uncoupling. F R Double E is a weirdly gorgeous world all its own, a dreamlike terrain of twisty hooks, stacked harmonies, spiraling guitar solos and otherworldly piano that is at once expansive and intimate. "
- Simon Glickman, Editorial Emergency

"Killer songs and playing throughout."
- Marc Weinstein, Music We Like (Amoeba Records instore magazine)

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To buy the album F R Double E via CD Baby, click here ... EXTRA: F R Double E


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Extra's Friends Comments
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Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson



Nov 11 2009 2:10 PM

Greetings from Maine!
daniel

daniel



Nov 4 2009 7:32 AM

you is right!
but did you pose in front of the inverted cross of Zardoz?

now I wanna see YOUR watcher of the skies rig!

DT
RIVIERA - リヴィエラ

RIVIERA - リヴィエラ



Nov 2 2009 12:05 PM

this picture of Aaron is just.....phhhewww....superb!!!!
- shmoooozziiiiee roly -
William

William Gabison



Oct 16 2009 4:53 PM

Well Jim,
I got your outrageous gift....your regards from me should be coming in the snail mail soon..Let me know if it is enough AND confirm delivery if you can....this should keep this distant heart pretty busy for now...
Just a not to what I am doing this weekend...400 pounds of fun(one saturday and one sunday)..from a helicopter this year...what else are we to do in the country?
watch things get blown to smithereens and wipe our heads and cold noses from the chill....
Thanks much..
Will!
Pumpkin Drop
eduardo73

eduardo73



Sep 24 2009 12:32 AM

AWESOME SET!!! Loved "Hold Out", and the entire band sounded AMAZING! Looking forward to the next gig.
howardAmb

howardAmb



Sep 22 2009 8:38 PM



see you @ midnite...
howardAmb

howardAmb



Sep 12 2009 4:57 PM


adeline and the philistines

adeline and the philistines



Sep 1 2009 5:38 PM

looking so forward to the 22nd ~ cheers!
Scott Brookman

Scott Brookman



Aug 22 2009 2:33 PM

Pardon me.

Did you know that pop fans in the United States can now buy my cd, A Song for Me, A Song for You, from CdBaby?  It’s true!

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The Now People

The Now People



Aug 21 2009 8:12 PM

Walter Y and I had lunch yesterday (Junior's). It was fairly productive, but equally frustrating He agreed that issuing the album on cassette was probably a necessity for the urban market. BUT since the playing time is only a few seconds, he refused to spring for Cr02... I know you're going to hate this. My hands are tied on this one.

I'm starting to think the scene at CBS is looking dim: After the waitress brought over dessert (blackberry Rugelach) Walter gets a text from Keith Sweat. (Something about free goods...? I couldn't quite make it out.) Anyway the guy leaves me with the bill and NO check!
howardAmb

howardAmb



Aug 9 2009 5:27 PM


howardAmb

howardAmb



Aug 8 2009 6:35 PM

our newest friend...TENORI-ON
The Kessler Boy

The Kessler Boy



Aug 8 2009 10:02 AM

Hi there. I'm loving the reflective, vulnerable sound of 'President' and 'Emitex' is right up my street for obvious reasons. Looking forward to more new sounds. Keep on!
Antique Imp

Antique Imp



Jul 10 2009 10:50 PM

Then make that imp-wards peripatetic journey to Pasadena this Saturday and watch us confuse a bunch of drunkards with strange sounds and words. 

That's right! This Saturday Antique Imp we'll be playing at the Old Town Pub in Pasadena. We go on at 11:30 and will be playing deep into the darkest nether regions of the night, aka for as long as we feel like.

This show marks our 1-year anniversary as a band (20 shows in one  year--weee!), so it's sure to be a special night for us. Come on by and take part in the love.

Tix are $8 at the door, though if you plan on attending, send us a message and we'll do our damndest to get you on the guest list. Empty slots are running thin quickly though, so best to RSVP as soon as possible.

The Old Town Pub is located at 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena CA 91103, blocks away from where the 710 and the 134 meet.

Unfortunately we don't have a flier to give you at this time, so here's a picture of Dick Cheney as a baby. As you can tell, he was a huge fan of Antique Imp from even a young age.



Hope to see you on Saturday!

~ai
JOHN MONTY

JOHN MONTY



Jul 10 2009 5:24 AM

Thanks Jim!
howardAmb

howardAmb



Jul 8 2009 5:50 AM

Flipp Dulldee

Flipp Dulldee



Jul 7 2009 10:44 PM

Yeah, I agree about "The Hyphen" (lyrics written by John Mitchum & Howard Barnes) but, "Mis Raices Estan Aqui" makes up for it...

This album was recorded in 1973, not sure where. Probably in France... ;)
KING CRIMSON tribute by THE GREAT DECEIVERS

KING CRIMSON tribute by THE GREAT DECEIVERS



Jul 3 2009 8:17 PM

*****LIVE SHOW***** (ages 18 and over!!!!!)
KING CRIMSON tribute by THE GREAT DECEIVERS
Friday, July 31st. 9:00 PM at VERSAI (18 and over!!!)
351 N. FAIRFAX AVE., Los Angeles, California 90036
(please click on our profile for details)
Special 1 hour and 30 minute set with guest musicians and our new violin player, Paula.
Doors open at 7pm. We play at 9pm. This is our last show for a long while because our
guitar player Nacho will be leaving the country. Come join us in celebrating his friendship
and musicianship!!! Thank you very much! -TGD
howardAmb

howardAmb



Jun 22 2009 9:20 PM

barike

barike



Jun 17 2009 4:55 PM

barike digs extra
howardAmb

howardAmb



May 26 2009 9:39 PM

Peter D’Elia

Peter D’Elia



May 22 2009 11:01 PM

...haha, you're so right! actually, this is a photo from australia i'd like to use as an album cover. the music would have to be on the darker side.
Mikey McKernan

Mikey McKernan



May 21 2009 12:18 AM

thanks for clicking.

Peter D’Elia

Peter D’Elia



May 20 2009 11:03 AM

haha, that's because i have so many australia photos. i'm going to do another album of just photos of the beez. ;) stay tuned!
bobb bruno

bobb bruno



May 17 2009 9:38 PM

Thanks! Love the new old songs. Echo, Silver Lake Lounge, Pehr Space do residencies.
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