Lorelei began in 1990 as a 5-piece in Washington, DC in the heyday of the city's indie scene, but quickly stripped down to 3 members in 1992 after one single. Lorelei released several recordings on Slumberland Records, including the 1994 LP, "Everyone Must Touch the Stove", plus a few things for other labels. Over the years, Lorelei often played live with our Slumberland labelmates - the Ropers, Small Factory, Whorl, Velocity Girl, Honeybunch, Jane Pow, the Swirlies, and the Lily's - and with the likes of the Wedding Present, Slowdive, Bailter Space, Unrest, Laika, Boyracer, and Labradford. Following the release of "Everyone Must Touch the Stove" and after playing together for almost 6 years, Lorelei members decided to move to different coasts and disband in 1996. From there, Lorelei members went off to persue other projects including LU, Chessie, Camping, and RDK.
Following their hiatus as a band, lorelei began working together again in 2003, culminating in Lorelei's first release in eight years, the "Informed By The Future" 12" on Matt's Textilesounds imprint. In 2006, Lorelei's members found themselves back in Washington, DC and began playing and writing together again. Lorelei returned for their first show in 10 years on October 25th, 2006 and has played occasionally since. Lorelei headed into the studio in December of 2007 to begin work on a series of new recordings for release in 2009.
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All of my friends loved "mostly I sleep" in ye olde times but hated "Everyone Must Touch the Stove" for being too elaborated. So I listened for it always alone at nights. And see how I've grown... ;-D
we second the WFTBO comments below. it was great for us to end our 2007 taking in your set. and thank you for loaning us your drummer for the end of ours. our drummer is two inches tall if you ever want to borrow him.
Still reeling from last night's show. That was incredible! DC is so lucky to have you guys back and playing better than ever. Hoping your live sabbatical will be over before I know it. Also I can't wait to hear your new recordings. Definitely keep us posted as soon as we can hear something!
