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The Slats
Indie / Garage / Powerpop

"The Slats"

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
United States

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   The Slats: General Info
Member Since8/5/2004
Band Websitetheslats.com
Band Membersb. cox, j. hansen, et. al
InfluencesSonic Youth, The Cars, Devo, Wire, Guided by Voices

Black Flag, the Beatles, Mudhoney, The Gossip, Bikini Kill, Elvis Costello, Public Enemy, Ramones, Enon, Fugazi, Deerhoof, Diesel Truckers, AC/DC, Sebadoh, HOLS, Dr. Octogon, The White Stripes, Kleenex Girl Wonder, LE TIGRE, Chuck Berry.

Sounds Like
Record LabelLatest Flame
Type of LabelIndie







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"Boom Patrol" Reviews....

Left of The Dial[8/3/06] "Erase You catapults inch by inch from a dark vendetta place, all magnetic tape/deletion dictums in place. And the pop choruses still resonate like radium[...]This is for both hummers and poster children of post-rock, for those who like something both savvy and sonically molten messy and just rough enough in the joints"

Insomnia Radio - "Daily Dose" [8/2/06] "Imagine comic-book versions of Mudhoney and The Cars, drunk in a basement, and you've got The Slats. And thank the indie gods they're here. "Call My Telephone" is from their October 3 2006 release "Boom Patrol" and it manages to pay sufficient homage to Rick Springfield, while still capturing a fresh air of originality, something this band is dripping with."

"Boom Patrol" (LFR 014) Available for Pre-Order!!

Purchase PICK IT UP @ BARNES & NOBLE

Purchase PICK IT UP @ Insound!!!


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saunjonze





Jul 16 2008 3:33 PM

Mary Belle.





Jul 15 2008 4:15 PM

you all get one punch in the teeth courtesy of me. you're welcome.
She Swings, She Sways (ON TOUR w/New Album!)





Jul 3 2008 12:37 AM

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knubby





Jul 1 2008 7:48 AM

See you guys are playing at the New Bohemia Fest 2.
Kool!!!
The Brutes





Jun 29 2008 11:29 PM

Hey babies.

Keep it rock.

G
Chupa Cabra





May 21 2008 1:26 PM

How come the only CD I can find to order is Pick it up at Barnes and Nobles??? And I know you don't want to play a show in Pittsburgh ever again, but is there anywhere close you are gonna go?
recorded records





May 19 2008 8:34 AM

Wire Hangers Triple Rock May 25th
lipstick homicide





Apr 27 2008 8:49 PM

hey fellas. when will ic rock with the slats again? we miss you. come to this show if you want to. -rachel

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zach





Apr 7 2008 6:29 AM

when will you guys come back to chicago?
the Wheelers





Apr 6 2008 2:24 PM

Good job breaking out some Great Plains jams the other night.

xo,
the Wheelers.
recorded records





Apr 5 2008 6:27 PM

we thank you fellas for the friendship
THE AMINO SHOW!





Apr 4 2008 7:34 AM

"SLACK REMOVAL MACHINE" SAMPLE
..
The Williams Sisters





Mar 22 2008 11:10 AM

Mark, Brian, Jon - Hope you guys are well. Thought you might wanna see that my Williams Sisters are just about up and running now. Keep making that amazing music. Cheers, Dave.

The Happy Chromosomes





Mar 19 2008 11:19 AM

you guys are super yummy.
Matt





Mar 14 2008 9:48 AM

Great show last night! I don't think I'll hear properly again for a while but its always worth it.
rev. scott





Mar 13 2008 4:21 PM

'the venom electric' is a pretty awesome band name...
lipstick homicide





Mar 11 2008 11:19 AM

yay!


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Independent Stream





Mar 11 2008 10:39 AM

Thanks again for being on the show.
Jerbear





Mar 10 2008 10:49 AM

I miss you!

Love,
Jeremy
The Venom Electric





Mar 9 2008 5:38 PM

Men,
Can't wait to jam with you dudes Thursday at the Picador!
The Coffin Flyz





Mar 7 2008 7:21 AM

i wanted to do a cover of "POPE MAHONE" tonight... but it's been 12 years or more and i don't remember the words... i know of at least 2 people who would love to hear a rendition....
Wally Joe!





Mar 5 2008 1:22 PM

sweet little thing ain't sweet no more.
knubby





Mar 4 2008 9:28 AM

yeah, we're wurkin' on the cd.
GINGER SUICIDE XXX





Mar 1 2008 7:08 PM

Hey! Sorry I didn't make the last cities show. Thanks for the invite, and I will most definatly see you all in May!
Detoxing Liberty





Feb 20 2008 10:59 AM

Photobucket Miss your faces it has been too long. Here is me wearing my Slats Tee just trying to come to terms.
Jim Put On Your Sunday Clothes Beeson





Feb 11 2008 5:47 PM

Your fucking show in des moines march 8 im fuckin going cya boys there
Scott





Jan 3 2008 9:18 AM

there's a certain trailer out that looks pretty awesome, but it seems to be missing your song. surely this was an oversight on hollywood's part that will corrected before the movie's release. also, happy new year slats!
Patrick Joseph





Jan 1 2008 8:55 PM

Have an Excellent New Year!
GINGER SUICIDE XXX





Jan 1 2008 8:08 AM

Happy New Year to my friends, The Slats!
Mary Belle.





Dec 7 2007 4:09 PM

dear santa,

all i want this year is to learn how to do the jon hansen hip shake.

thank you,
mary belle.
emily♥


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Nov 14 2007 7:17 AM

Hooray for you!

:)
Matthew Crisman





Nov 13 2007 10:35 AM

I was, you guys fuckin rock man.
Mariah





Nov 13 2007 10:06 AM

hey, guys! come watch our band!!

tomorrow night! (11/14)
Triple Rock

THE DOLLYROTS
CLOCK CLEANER
THE SHORTCUTS!

10PM 21+ $5 in advance/$7 at the door
Teddy Boys





Nov 12 2007 7:57 PM

Mark, Jon and B.

Thank You very much for coming up and celebrating the release with us. It meant the world to have you guys there to play. We started this band in hopes of being like The Slats so it was rad you where there for our record release. Let me know what you guys think of the record when you have some time. Let's set up something soon.

Love
Joel
TEDDY BOYS
Teddy Boys





Nov 9 2007 11:07 PM

The Time has come....
We call upon THE SLATS

for a....

TYROS LABEL EVENT
"LOVE AFTER DARK" RECORD RELEASE SHOW
AT THE REVERB 224 1/2 MAIN STREET CEDAR FALLS, IA
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10TH 2007
WITH
THE TEDDY BOYS
DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND
MIRACLES OF GOD
THE SLATS
GINGER SUICIDE XXX





Oct 31 2007 9:04 PM

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GINGER SUICIDE XXX





Oct 28 2007 7:33 AM

One hell of a show last night fellas!!

Glad I got to swing in after the roller derby!!

xxx,
Ginger
Tyrone





Oct 24 2007 11:25 PM

Yes it has! We split up and have all been doing different things.
www.myspace.com/luckypineapple
www.myspace.com/gajmustafacell

But now we're back, if only for a little while.

Good to see you guys are still kickin' ass!

-William Benton
Teddy Boys





Oct 21 2007 7:38 PM

Dudes,
Don;t forget about the show you got with us. Be sure to tell all your C.F. People. Can't Wait.

Love Yous
Teddy Boys





Oct 18 2007 8:08 AM