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Tinted Windows

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  • Location NEW YORK, New York, US

    Profile Views: 674019

    Last Login: 8/11/2011

    Member Since 1/23/2009

    Website http://www.tintedwindowsmusic.com

    Record Label S-Curve Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. ...... .. .. ..Tinted Windows- Back With You...... .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..Tinted Windows "Kind of a Girl"...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Messing With My Head...... .. .. .. .. .. ...... Tinted Windows are: Taylor Hanson (lead vocals), James Iha (guitar), Adam Schlesinger (bass), and Bun E. Carlos (drums)..... Taylor Hanson is best known as a member of Hanson, the multi-million-selling trio of brothers from Tulsa who have been recording and touring since 1992. James Iha was one of the original members of the Smashing Pumpkins, and has also been a member of A Perfect Circle and a solo artist. Adam Schlesinger is in the bands Fountains Of Wayne and Ivy. Bun E. Carlos is the drummer of the legendary Cheap Trick, with whom he has played since the group's inception in 1974. .... Taylor and Adam first crossed paths in the mid-Nineties and stayed friends ever since. "Taylor and I had always talked about trying to do something together," says Schlesinger, "maybe write some songs, or play some shows - something." Meanwhile, James' and Adam's respective bands had toured together, and the two have been collaborating on various projects for years, including guesting on each others' records, producing other groups together, running indie label Scratchie Records and co-owning a recording studio in Manhattan. .... James, Adam and Taylor started kicking around the idea of writing and recording some songs that would set Taylor's unmistakable voice against some loud guitars. They also talked about fusing the sounds of power-pop, rock and New Wave of the late 70's and early 80's, which they all loved, with the more modern rock and pop sounds of their own groups. "We talked about everything from from The Buzzcocks to The Knack," says Iha. "And, of course, Cheap Trick." .... When discussing possible drummers to round out the group, they thought, according to Taylor, "Who do we know that can play drums like Bun E. Carlos?" They ran through a list of names, before realizing the obvious. Both the Pumpkins and Fountains Of Wayne had shared stages with Cheap Trick over the years. Figuring it was a long shot, but worth a try, they got in touch with Bun E. and asked if they could send him a few song demos. Much to their delight and surprise, he was into it, and agreed to come to New York to work with them. Explains Bun E., "The songs are great and I'm honored to be a part of Tinted Windows." .... The result is a stripped-down, high-energy record that combines the strengths and identifiable styles of all four members, and yet doesn't really sound like anything else any of the four has done elsewhere. And with three of the four band members contributing songs, there is a real band vibe in the diversity of the material. .... ..Press:.. .... "Tinted WIndows has a self-titled debut full of near-perfect power-pop songs." - LA TIMES.... "Hook-crammed power-pop jams...Tinted Windows plowed through the joyous retro power-pop of their debut album with verve and wit." - SPIN.... "It all seems to make sense after one listen...tunes that will stick in your brain for days. The perfect soundtrack to summer." - BILLBOARD.... "It's all hook-riddled, fast, and ephemeral, and if you don't love it, your tie's too wide." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY .... "A collection of fist-pumping, anthemic power pop." - NY POST .... "A multi-generational alliance devoted to power-pop...the songs are hook-slinging verse-chorus-verse testimonials of love and girl trouble." - NY TIMES .... "It's hard to deny the playfulness and joy at the heart of it." - NPR .... "A delightful sugar buzz...the new supergroup qualifies as one of the strangest ever assembled, but also promises to be one of the most artistically successful." - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES .... "Tinted Windows just might be the next big thing." - MTV.COM .... The album flies by in a series of shout-along choruses, buzzsaw guitars and galloping drums....seeing the band onstage immediately removes the stigma of whatever went into its design." - HITS .... "Rockers rejoice: as poplike as Tinted Windows tunes are, Carlos and Iha always cut the recipe with a bit of brine...relentless hooks, only this time, the guitar-power is for real." - NEWSWEEK .... "Pure power-pop....likeable tunes...prime road-trip material." - ROLLING STONE .... "The quartet meets every prerequisite for what we consider the tastiest grade-A power-pop." -TIME OUT .... "If you liked The Knack's "My Sharona", then you'll love this power-pop supergroup who perform an homage to the golden age of three-minute guitar-driven bliss." - THE GUARDIAN UK .... "All it took was one look around the packed venue to prove the band's likeability....Tinted Windows' take on the genre seems pitch perfect to us." - RADAR .... "Tinted WIndows hits the sweet spot...strange sudden magic, sugary busts of beach-blanket hooks, punchy harmonies and guitar jangle, perfect to crank on a sandy somewhere." - ST. PETERSBURG TIMES.. .. .. .... ................................ .. .. .. .. .. ................................ .. .. .. .. .. ........ .. .. .. .. .. ..
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  • Marie Laurence

      hey Guys! tanks for the add. if you're on reverbnation add me :http://www.reverbnation.com/marielaurencedube

    5 months ago
  • TW Rock

     Btw, WITHOUT LOVE is soooo cool...Very summery, definitely has a timeless appeal. Rock on, Tinted Windows. Great band name, btw!

    5 months ago
  • Lori "Penny" Nichols

    Come play for me 

    5 months ago
  • TW Rock

     Hope you come out with a new album. Like Kind of a Girl, Back with You and Dead Serious. Keep doing it for the love of music. Be happy and you make the world happy

    6 months ago
  • Wackystel

    Hey guys!
    2012 will be your year! I need to hear another album from you!
    So please tell me that you have written something?
    See you here in France!

    6 months ago
  • Jenny

    okay well you guys are definately doing somethin different.  Its got an interesting sound to it.  I don't know if you guys actually read this thing, or how often.....But anyhoo Taylor you should grow your dew back out and get rid of that scarf when your just thinking about putting it on.  I dont know who your stylist is but you should dress like a man....i love you i do but wow dude.  But the sound is more important then your looks obviously.  I just wanna let you know another opinion that is out here.  You guys should almost try something not pop though.  I know its easier said  then done but just an option.  I am thinking since you guys are the "SUPER " band  you should be able to pull off some awsome rock and or roll hehehe.  Okay anyways battery is gonna die so im out, i know your glad but just give some rock/hardcore rock....just an idea love Jen 

    6 months ago
  • Allison Jones

     Hi all! The music was amazing...I'm a vocalist who is learning the piano thanks to Taylor's amazing playing..You got me really intersted in playing..Thank you for that.I've always wanted to play and I was listening to your 5 in 5 the other day and it left me speechless. Tinted Windows is amazing as well:) Very Talented!!

    7 months ago
  • Black Seяenade

    Rock on, gentlemen! Greetings from Australia! =D

    11 months ago
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    Out now on BEatport exclusive: Flavio Acaron - Cofresi, with awesome remixes by Joseph Disco, Electric Om, Naveen and bonus Track by J.D. Get this EP here :
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    1 year ago
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Bio:

.. Tinted Windows- Back With You


Tinted Windows "Kind of a Girl"


Messing With My Head


Tinted Windows are: Taylor Hanson (lead vocals), James Iha (guitar), Adam Schlesinger (bass), and Bun E. Carlos (drums).

Taylor Hanson is best known as a member of Hanson, the multi-million-selling trio of brothers from Tulsa who have been recording and touring since 1992. James Iha was one of the original members of the Smashing Pumpkins, and has also been a member of A Perfect Circle and a solo artist. Adam Schlesinger is in the bands Fountains Of Wayne and Ivy. Bun E. Carlos is the drummer of the legendary Cheap Trick, with whom he has played since the group's inception in 1974.

Taylor and Adam first crossed paths in the mid-Nineties and stayed friends ever since. "Taylor and I had always talked about trying to do something together," says Schlesinger, "maybe write some songs, or play some shows - something." Meanwhile, James' and Adam's respective bands had toured together, and the two have been collaborating on various projects for years, including guesting on each others' records, producing other groups together, running indie label Scratchie Records and co-owning a recording studio in Manhattan.

James, Adam and Taylor started kicking around the idea of writing and recording some songs that would set Taylor's unmistakable voice against some loud guitars. They also talked about fusing the sounds of power-pop, rock and New Wave of the late 70's and early 80's, which they all loved, with the more modern rock and pop sounds of their own groups. "We talked about everything from from The Buzzcocks to The Knack," says Iha. "And, of course, Cheap Trick."

When discussing possible drummers to round out the group, they thought, according to Taylor, "Who do we know that can play drums like Bun E. Carlos?" They ran through a list of names, before realizing the obvious. Both the Pumpkins and Fountains Of Wayne had shared stages with Cheap Trick over the years. Figuring it was a long shot, but worth a try, they got in touch with Bun E. and asked if they could send him a few song demos. Much to their delight and surprise, he was into it, and agreed to come to New York to work with them. Explains Bun E., "The songs are great and I'm honored to be a part of Tinted Windows."

The result is a stripped-down, high-energy record that combines the strengths and identifiable styles of all four members, and yet doesn't really sound like anything else any of the four has done elsewhere. And with three of the four band members contributing songs, there is a real band vibe in the diversity of the material.

Press:

"Tinted WIndows has a self-titled debut full of near-perfect power-pop songs." - LA TIMES

"Hook-crammed power-pop jams...Tinted Windows plowed through the joyous retro power-pop of their debut album with verve and wit." - SPIN

"It all seems to make sense after one listen...tunes that will stick in your brain for days. The perfect soundtrack to summer." - BILLBOARD

"It's all hook-riddled, fast, and ephemeral, and if you don't love it, your tie's too wide." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"A collection of fist-pumping, anthemic power pop." - NY POST

"A multi-generational alliance devoted to power-pop...the songs are hook-slinging verse-chorus-verse testimonials of love and girl trouble." - NY TIMES

"It's hard to deny the playfulness and joy at the heart of it." - NPR

"A delightful sugar buzz...the new supergroup qualifies as one of the strangest ever assembled, but also promises to be one of the most artistically successful." - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Tinted Windows just might be the next big thing." - MTV.COM

The album flies by in a series of shout-along choruses, buzzsaw guitars and galloping drums....seeing the band onstage immediately removes the stigma of whatever went into its design." - HITS

"Rockers rejoice: as poplike as Tinted Windows tunes are, Carlos and Iha always cut the recipe with a bit of brine...relentless hooks, only this time, the guitar-power is for real." - NEWSWEEK

"Pure power-pop....likeable tunes...prime road-trip material." - ROLLING STONE

"The quartet meets every prerequisite for what we consider the tastiest grade-A power-pop." -TIME OUT

"If you liked The Knack's "My Sharona", then you'll love this power-pop supergroup who perform an homage to the golden age of three-minute guitar-driven bliss." - THE GUARDIAN UK

"All it took was one look around the packed venue to prove the band's likeability....Tinted Windows' take on the genre seems pitch perfect to us." - RADAR

"Tinted WIndows hits the sweet spot...strange sudden magic, sugary busts of beach-blanket hooks, punchy harmonies and guitar jangle, perfect to crank on a sandy somewhere." - ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
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