The Prids are not only a really good band but they are also very nice people. They are all lucky to be alive after their van took a turn for the worse last year. They are what is good about independent music. They are getting out there and bringing a unique and worthwhile thing to their audience, this is what it's all about.
Henry Rollins
At first I thought The Prids are great cuz they rock so hard, especially Mistina's physical bass playing. Then I got into the way she and David sing together. But after a few year and records I realized that what makes them really special is that they write good songs--lyrically, melodically, rhythmically, and dynamically good songs.
Doug Marstch- Built to Spill
I remember the first time I saw the Prids. I had heard a couple of their songs and thought they were great, but was blown away by the power and intensity of their live show. I was completed enraptured by their set. They are one of the best bands I think I have ever seen and they write some of the best songs I have ever heard. They are continually on my list of shows to go to and albums to get my hands on.
Oliver Ackerman- A Place to Bury Strangers
The fact that the Prids are not a household name is baffling to me. From the opening notes of 'Back Up Slow', the first Prids song I heard, I fell in love with this band. Not only do they write great songs, a dying art, but they execute them brilliantly time after time. In a world full of disposable music, the Prids rise above and prove once again that good music is timeless and deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.
Scott Ford- Twilight Singers
The best thing in the musician world is loving a band's music and meeting them and finding out they are not only beautiful and wonderful people but forming a long lasting friendship with them. The Prids' music is as beautiful and wonderful as they are it shows on "Dots To Connect" all the bands that contributed played the songs as fans and friends wanting to help not just as musicians. Beautiful people making beautiful music isn't as common as you might think it's a rarity and I am glad The Prids will still fill the world with theirs.
Brett Nelson (Built to Spill / Suffocation Keep)
The Prids are inspirational. There is no disconnect between the beauty of their music and their character. Whether its their fiercely DIY values, an aesthetic that fuses the ferocity of punk with a harrowing dark romanticism, or their generosity in playing countless benefit shows, they have always stood for something greater than themselves or their songs. They have lived and made music in a way that is fearless and flawless.
Kip Berman- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
There are very few great bands here in this overly-touted city of Portland. The Prids are one of them. Shortly after moving here I was introduced to them and we became fast friends. Not long after that I saw them perform. I then realized that it actually behooved me to be friends with them. And if I have anything at all to offer them, then we have the perfect friendship.
Errant Kohl- LooKBooK
ALBUMS Something Difficult limited edition colored vinyl 7" released 2008
Artwork by Gee Voucher of CRASS Something Difficult cdep released 2007
Artwork by John Worsley
Until the World is Beautiful released 2006
Artwork by Mike Scheer
Love Zero released 2003
Artwork by Mike Scheer
Glide,Screamer 12" ep (limit edition clear vinyl) released 2002 out-of-print
Artwork by Nate Wedergren
Duracraft cdep released 2001 out-of-print
Artwork by Harry Dingman III of For Against
Dots to Connect: The Music of The Prids (Tribute album, 18 bands covering Prids songs)
I love the prids. I missed you guys because of your accident last year, and I have since moved from the west coast, but you guys are amazing. I am happy that all of you have healed from that accident and I hope to hear you guys produce new music for the years to come.
Great set at the Gilman friday. That was my first time seeing you guys and it blew my mind. I'm looking forward to your next show in the bay area, I'm afraid I don't make it up to Portland as often as I'd like.
