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the giranimals
Pop / Rock / Indie

"Now you're circumspect. This has me perplexed."

ALBUQUERQUE,
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   the giranimals: General Info
Member Since10/4/2004
Band WebsiteYou're lookin at it.
Band MembersConnie Crandall-vocals, keyboard, guitar.
Javier Romero-vocals, guitar, keyboard.
Maury Crandall-vocals, drums.

Former giranimals include:
Fox Fletcher of Leiahdorus.
Ruben Cordova of Satellite Decorder.
and Jamie Rushad.

InfluencesSome Albums That Have Influenced Us: The Zombies Odessey & Oracle, the Beach Boys Pet Sounds, Os Mutantes Os Mutantes, the Band Music from Big Pink, the Shins Oh, Inverted World, the Breeders Pod, Fruit Bats Spelled In Bones, Pink Floyd Meddle, the Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo, and on and on...

We’ve played shows with: The Shins, The Album Leaf, Love As Laughter, Beirut, Aqueduct, Viva Voce, The Lilys, 31 Knots, Aloha, Asobi Seksu, The Octopus Project...

Sounds LikeA married couple making blissful music; sometimes alone, sometimes with friends.
Record LabelJune Records
Type of LabelIndie





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New Mexico State Fair Albuquerque, New Mexico

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   About the giranimals

The Giranimals started with Connie and Maury Crandall. Just two kids wanting to make pretty pop music. Others have come and gone. Here we are today.

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we are in the process of recording new songs right now!

we have also recently joined up with our good friends at June Records.

"Often boasting haunting harmonies, The Giranimals seem to get better as you dive deeper into their “Imperfectly Timed Words”. Sweet lyrical twists with quaint pop melodies that are laudable and give pop hope again." www.smothermagazine.com

"...the debut album from Albuquerque’s Giranimals is a refreshing throwback to pop songs of the ’60s tightly woven with sharp, modern indie rock. It’s catchy, sure, but it undeniably deserves to be." Flagstaff Live, May 31st, 2007.

Imperfectly Timed Words was selected as one of Local IQ's top releases of 2006. "Sweetiepie jangle pop that almost makes your teeth hurt with lovely vocals someplace between Velocity Girl and Mary Lou Lord."

"Imperfectly Timed Words is a wonderful catalog of indie-pop melodies that are quaint without veering into irritating territory." Weekly Alibi V.15 No.29.

"Their overtly charming pop songs are untroubled and breezy. They will serve to move your loneliness and troubles a mile away." New West Network, Feb. 3rd, 2006.

"...intensely sweet...there's lots of good melody and hooks to chew on." WigWamBam No.71.

"...a fun frolic into pop music...The new CD is full of songs that with slightly different arrangements the Lovin' Spoonful or the Turtles would've made hits from, led by Connie Crandall's singing." Albuquerque Journal, July 21, 2006.

"...pure jangle heaven...Most all of these songs will conjure a sense of place, either Albuquerque or New Mexico or the wide open spaces in between." Albuquerque Tribune, August 18, 2006.

"...a blend of Beach Boys-style pop, a peppy surf sound, and most noticeably, a fixation on melody. On the whole, The Giranimals music is simple but not simplistic, cute but not cheesy. Its not a kind of music you hear very often...and that's the most pleasing part." www.pitchperfectreviews.com

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***Our debut cd, Imperfectly Timed Words is out now*** Buy it here for $10 (shipping included) through Paypal:

Or, you can buy it for $10 (shipping included) through cd Baby:

Buy the CD

The cd is also for sale locally (Albuquerque) at Natural Sound and MusicGoRound.


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The Dead Last Sprinter





Jul 25 2008 1:22 AM

Hey come on, have the baby already!!!
the GRAVE of NOBODY’S DARLING





Jul 24 2008 10:53 AM

priority muso
Gonzalo





Jul 23 2008 4:47 PM

please come to support the life and times, Nueva Vulcano (from Spain) and mei long at the Launchpad this Sunday! it will be fun!
flyer Launchpad
The Shed





Jul 23 2008 12:31 PM

dope dope stuff.
keep kickin ass
Yoda's House





Jul 23 2008 12:12 PM

Richard The Amazing!





Jul 16 2008 11:09 AM

It was fun hanging out with you and connie
A Dove’s Tear





Jul 11 2008 9:44 AM

Hey guys
Thanks for the add! Nice sound! Reminds me off The Beach Boys thats great! How do you find our stuff?
Take care!
- Alex
A dove's Tear
Robert Maher





Jul 10 2008 8:16 PM

Thank​s for your frien​dship​.​

Come back anyti​me and check​ out my tunes​!​

-R
tym cornell





Jul 7 2008 8:00 PM

hey hey hey
Angry Panda





Jul 5 2008 7:03 AM

I just ordered a copy of your CD. I'm going to learn all the songs, move to the Southwest, we can start Angry Giranimals! Or we'll remain seperate entities and keep our copyights to our-selves. Whichever, I can't wait for the CD.
Fall Semester





Jul 3 2008 11:03 AM

Hey fellas!
of god and science





Jul 2 2008 1:39 AM

Photobucketwe play first, and the whole night rocks.
Small Flightless Birds





Jun 29 2008 6:44 PM

right back atcha (except for the two drummers thing). you guys sounded tighter than ever.
good luck with your rock n roll baby!
kaylie





Jun 28 2008 11:13 AM

Hey guys, love your music!
420 kitty





Jun 27 2008 9:27 PM

The Giranimals, they're good to make love too! I like em'!
Magen White





Jun 27 2008 4:25 PM

hey guys, i hope the show went well! sorry i couldn't make it, (john had a show out of town that night). i hope to see you play again, when you start up again. hopefully, we can play together again, too!

magen
Yoda's House





Jun 27 2008 1:52 PM

The Raggies





Jun 26 2008 6:22 PM

Good to meet ya!
Aiden Cameron





Jun 25 2008 9:08 PM

Thanks Guys
mercedescasey (cares) (fcl)





Jun 24 2008 8:53 PM

heyy
thanks for the request. great stuff :D

♥ Mercedes
Black Tie





Jun 24 2008 8:45 PM

We'd love it if you could stop by on Saturday night.

Ultra Sexy Rock Galore!!!
Yoda's House





Jun 24 2008 2:51 PM

beautiful performance the other night. enjoy your baby time :)

here's a video from our last show:
Ms. Anthrope





Jun 24 2008 8:46 AM

you're double welcome :)
you guys sounded great!
THE BUTCH CASSIDY’S





Jun 24 2008 12:44 AM

yeah, the music was awesome.
It was cool how you performed on the floor too!
Angry Panda





Jun 23 2008 9:10 AM

You could be my new best friends. But I need to hear more songs to make sure none of them are player-hating. I don't hate the players, jut the game.

Where do I get some Giranimals?
Animals In The Dark





Jun 22 2008 4:14 PM

Awesome show last night!
The Loose Cannons





Jun 22 2008 2:42 PM

great music
Fall Semester





Jun 22 2008 2:35 PM

Its pleasant to that, of the ear!
jillbilly





Jun 22 2008 12:01 PM

Thanks for last night! I know, it sounds dirty...
THE BUTCH CASSIDY’S





Jun 22 2008 12:58 AM

we finally saw you tonight! (sitting by the merchandise table)
Laura





Jun 21 2008 2:13 PM

I'll try!
if not, good luck tonight!
tammy





Jun 21 2008 12:48 PM

get off at 11.
unless you guys are playing a two hour set i think i'll miss it lol
tammy





Jun 21 2008 9:50 AM

no, working again.
John Prosser





Jun 21 2008 8:25 AM

I would really love to hear you guys play tonight!! I'm going to do my best to get there.
Yay Giranimals!
Belvin





Jun 21 2008 7:11 AM

dixie deer says to the giranimals

have a MuyDreamywickedBueno show...and then rest up for
the FUTURE,,Congratulations , your songs & Nufamily RULE...I predict a family band for you all in the next 15 years

saludos, abrazos, paz y amor siempre

yo soy dixie el venadito
you all are qT and RAD
Yoda's House





Jun 21 2008 2:17 AM

see you there!
Rippy


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Jun 20 2008 10:40 PM

i have some friends that are gonna see ya
tammy





Jun 20 2008 10:36 PM

sorry i was working :( hope it was gir-eat!
Rippy


Is Online


Jun 20 2008 9:03 PM

really? i will be threre then! I still want a CD, which i still have, my daughter loves it