Tyler Trudeau on vocals and guitar
John Mordecai on organ/keyboards and vocals
Alex Larson on bassBob Rock on drumsAuxiliary Attempt: Jef Wilson (organ, drums, vocals)
Influences
Classic pop music. Punk rock. Sub-art skronk. Crooners. Shouters. The British Invasion. Vintage garage rock. Tin Pan Alley. Baroque music. Dada. American literature. Unemployment. Underemployment. High school. College. Mid-sized cities. Global politics. New England.
Sounds Like
We've been compared to Mission of Burma, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Billy Bragg, the Smiths, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, the Modern Lovers, the Ramones, the Buzzcocks, Gang of Four, Dick Dale and others. Some people say we're a pop band. Some call us a punk band. Some say we're a '60s revivalist band. Some have no idea what we're doing but like what they hear nonetheless.
A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER: What kind of music do you play?TRUDEAU: I write three-minute pop songs about feeling bad.For all booking, questions, thoughts, comments and so on, please send us a message or e-mail tylertrudeau@gmail.com.Some have said:"Tyler Trudeau Attempt, a band that makes pop music the way it should be: with garage-like guitars and quality hooks." -- Pat Ferrucci, New Haven Register"I was reminded of all manner of awesome late punk and new wave bands. The Tyler Trudeau Attempt specialize not only in evoking the sounds of that time, but also the stubborn awkwardness, the difficulty of interpretation. ... You might be able to placate yourself with thoughts that the song structures are at least reasonably poppy — which they are. But then the band comes to a solo, and Trudeau launches into a discordant, Dada-esque destruct-a-thon which, if broadcast, would probably turn every FM receiver into anti-matter. ... Trudeau's musical vision may seem to call upon cultural moments too disparate to make sense — but the thing is, his music makes it gel. His band is just articulate enough to make it seem like they didn't cherry-pick a bunch of unrelated influences. They make it seem like that's just how they rock." -- Dan Barry, Hartford Advocate"Unadulterated, blatant hooky pop with all the aggression of a full-blown punk band but with a steady eye on modern musicality. ... Lyrics that are meaningful and unapologetic. ... It matters not what genre or sub-genre signpost points to the songs of The Tyler Trudeau Attempt, coz these guys are simply in-yer-face popsters with musical messages for the young and impressionable masses. Their style is brash, naive (in the nicest possible way!) and youthfully melodic but tantalisingly teasing -- In My Despair, I Took Up Painting has a beautifully genuine feel about it; the songs are catchy and quite compelling." -- Toxic Pete (UK) "[In My Despair, I Took Up Painting is] an EP brimming with social satire, gleeful punk music, enough organ for a prog band and Trudeau's instantly recognizable whine... The TTA looks back to the roots of punk and finds something immensely energetic, often hilarious and always political. On top of that, it's catchy as hell. -- Tyler Theofilos, New Haven Advocate"At the same time biting, unpredictable and accessible. Front man Trudeau brings a stellar arsenal of guitar lines to the table ... Unexpected directions around every corner." -- Metromix (CT)"I've seen the Tyler Trudeau Attempt many times now and they're always entertaining. It's aggressive pop, or shrill rock, or mild punk, or rhythmic garage, or something like that... If they were too precise, they would lack the urgency that makes them shine. All of the guitar solos sound like he's just about to forget how to play." -- Beware the Hippie Menace"You can't help liking the Tyler Trudeau Attempt's debut disc... It's as if Trudeau and his bandmates want to be stereotypical indie mopes, but they just can't stop giggling... and indulging in chaotic pop rave-ups, but with mournful lyrics about self-worthlessness and weariness." -- Christopher Arnott, New Haven Advocate"That's just clever enough not to cross the line into pretentious eggheadedness. In fact, that's just cool... It's sharply written with an ear toward snappy pop." -- Fran Fried, New Haven Register You can download mp3s from In My Despair, I Took Up Painting on iTunes.You can purchase physical copies of In My Despair, I Took Up Paintinghere.
Wednesday, May 13: VERY TRULY YOURS @ Cafe Nine, New Haven Local pop bands Death To New England and The Tyler Trudeau Attempt will open. 250 State Street, New Haven, CT Doors at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. FREE show.
Hey Brian, Thanks for adding us. I see you guys are playing at Two Boots. We played there a month ago and it was fun. nice stage... Ron, Kerry, Sal, and Pete - The Peacock Flounders
Thanks for the add... Like our profile said, we have a cable TV show called Media Factory Show in northern Connecticut. If you have any promo/home videos to send out, we'd love to air them on the show. You can view Media Factory Show TV at our web site at www. netshows. us We hope you become a fan.
Musically, Peter and Chic
Check out the Netshows Music Mall Featuring (heavy metal godz) the Divine Idiots CD 'Commercial Pig' IT'S AMAZON SHOPPING MADE MUSICAL
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