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Young Sportsmen
Pop / Garage / Shoegaze

R.I.P. Y.S. - November 2008



SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
United States

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Member Since5/5/2005
Band Websitewww.youngsportsmen.com
Band MembersWesley - Vocals + Guitar + Keys
Ryan - Guitar + Keys + Vocals
Jeff - Tubs + Cymbals + Percussion + "Woo!"
Richard - Bass + Handclaps + Vocals!
Influencesthe Who, New Pornographers, the Kinks, the Jam, You Am I, Paul Collins Beat, XTC, the Futureheads, Elliot Smith, GBV, Simon and Garfunkel, Ted Leo + Pharmacists, Pretenders, Superdrag, Teenage Fanclub, Cheap Trick, Oasis, the Knack, the Figgs, Jean-Pierrre Melville, Jacques Becker, Wong Kar-Wai, Jacques Tati, Yasujiro Ozu, Samuel Fuller, Sergio Leone, Preston Sturges, Sidney Lumet, Jules Dassin, Vittorio de Sica, Ernst Lubitsch, Fred Rogers, Brian Greene
Sounds LikeIf You Want It:

"Incorporating their influences of pop rock groups from the sixties to the present, Seattle’s powerpop darlings Young Sportsmen have universally culled together the characteristics of their heroes from The Who to XTC to Cheap Trick on their second full-length release, If You Want It"
-Three Imaginary Girls


" . . . under the guidance of producer Johnny Sangster, they’ve taken their trademark power and added more depth, more shading and more texture. The results are completely effective at both the highest highs and the slowest burns."
- KEXP Audioasis blog


"An excellent record from Young Sportsmen, brimming with sharp songwriting, well-crafted arrangements and inspired performances, all superbly captured by producer Johnny Sangster. Like its predecessor, this is immediately appealing power pop with all the requisite energy, volume, hooks, harmonies and melodies . . ."
- Seattle Powerpop Blog


""As if I wasn't already impressed enough with this band (it took one EP to determine that they were easily one of the best bands to come out of Seattle this decade), the level of depth this record shows knocked me back even further!"
- Indiepages.com



Death To Palaces:


"...nearly flawless in its execution of truly powerful pop. If you don't have it yet you're really missing out."
-Gary Miller, Seattle Powerpop Blog


"...three minutes listening to the power pop of The Young Sportsmen may be the best three minutes of your day. If there's a better power pop band in 2007 (not named Sloan, of course), I haven't heard them."
-I Rock Cleveland



"To put it bluntly, this is a great record by a great band and I can only see them getting better and better. It's easily one of my favorites of 2007."
- Chris B., Three Imaginary Girls



The Familiar Glow of Colliding Particles :


". . . The quartet's keen power pop summons the spirit of classics acts like Cheap Trick and Elvis Costello, but their modern attitude and harmonies also recall more current artists like Ted Leo and the Pharmacists."
- Megan Seling, The Stranger


"Young Sportsmen have released five shattering, pumping, bass-run, drum-pounding, air-guitar shredding power-post-punk-pop songs.....There's something truly exceptional about the energy on this mini-album..."
- Three Imaginary Girls


"Easily one of the best local bands I've heard in ages . . . I can hear hints of Superdrag, Sloan and the New Pornographers in each of these five extremely catchy songs, which range from excellent to stunning."
- indiepages.com

Record LabelUNSMASHABLE!
Type of LabelIndie


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Young Sportsmen play all kinds of pop-rock. The crowd seems to enjoy this. The new full length "If You Want It" is now available at both Sonic Boom locations.

Buy IF YOU WANT IT here.



Three Imaginary Girls review "If You Want It"!

KEXP Audioasis Blog review of "If You Want It"

Seattle Powerpop Blog review of "If You Want It"

Buy "If You Want It" at Not Lame

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Dusks Embrace ( Is on itunes )

Dusks Embrace ( Is on itunes )



Jun 21 2009 1:38 AM

We have a new track up! Please take a min to check it out and let us know what you think?
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Tracy The Celtic Diva - The Official Music Page



Jun 20 2009 11:43 PM

Thanks for the add & your friendship! Hope you're having a great weekend.
-Tracy

Mister Vague (Mark Earnest)

Mister Vague (Mark Earnest)



May 10 2009 5:15 PM

Howdy, Sportsmen! Come on down and see the show on Saturday....


SATURDAY in SEATTLE (May 16)
with THE RIFFBROKERS
MISTER VAGUE (duo version)
and RUSTY WILLOUGHBY
9 p.m.
at THE SKYLARK
Wayango

Wayango



May 8 2009 3:31 AM

Check out Young Sportsmen on Wayango (www.wayango.com). If you love them as much as we do, share your reviews, trivia, ratings and photos here.
The Hereafters

The Hereafters



Apr 28 2009 6:59 PM

SHARP!! ---SOME OF THE BEST TRACKS I'VE HEARD IN A WHILE!!!!!
Augusto

Augusto



Apr 1 2009 10:01 PM

HEY GUYS, GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL!!! GREAT MUSIC. HOPE OU LIKE MINE TOO. TXS FOR THE ADD. AP
Gary Ritchie

Gary Ritchie
Online Now!


Dec 17 2008 1:47 PM

Thanks a ton for the add guys. I love the record.

Cheers,
Gary
Professor

Professor



Nov 15 2008 6:50 PM

the YS are gone and so is my chub. thanks for the music and bodily fluids.
Brent Amaker and the Rodeo

Brent Amaker and the Rodeo



Dec 6 2008 3:13 AM

hi
Swirl = Scott

Swirl = Scott



Nov 13 2008 2:58 AM

I have a crazy idea. Get someone to record the last show on Friday and post it somewhere for those of us out of state fans who can't make it up there to see you. Just a thought...
Scott

Scott Hamilton



Oct 10 2008 7:21 PM

I'm SO bummed after getting the email today about you guys calling it quits. I've been a HUGE fan, sharing your music with anyone who'll listen, since seeing Muzzle open for Throwing Muses in 1995. I'm trying to pull off a road trip from Northern California for the Sunset Tavern show and hoping like hell that I can make it!
Gary

Gary



Oct 20 2008 6:52 PM

What is this "last show" madness I keep reading about? That's nuts! I wish I could be there to send you off. Rock for me.
Drunk Tomato

Drunk Tomato



Oct 8 2008 12:48 AM

noooo you guys are too good to stop.
Swirl = Scott

Swirl = Scott



Oct 7 2008 11:35 PM

Sorry to hear you guys are calling it quits. Wish you'd have made it this far east at least once. Ah, well. Thanks for the music. Keep rockin' and let us know what's next for you guys.
Seattle Presents

Seattle Presents



Sep 5 2008 5:32 PM

You guys rocked City Hall! Thanks again.
bellsparx

bellsparx



Sep 3 2008 4:00 PM

Discovered you on Soma!!! great songs!! Greetings from Mannheim
Jason Lackie Productions

Jason Lackie Productions



Aug 28 2008 9:19 AM

sniff...i miss you guys...sniff...snifff..............................................................sq..sq.....squince!!!
IndiePages

IndiePages



Jul 28 2008 6:48 AM

Just a quick note to let you know I've posted a review of the new cd on IndiePages. Check it out!

Chris
Gary

Gary



Jun 27 2008 1:36 PM

Dudes,

I'm sitting here listening to Mr. Lonesome, and I've realized that it's the best song that Elliot Smith never wrote. Fabulous tune, and I love the "musical alliteration" with the "Mr. Rhodes" lyric going along with the Fender Rhodes. Nicely done. You guys are awesome.

Gary
Fastback Studios

Fastback Studios



Jun 17 2008 5:26 PM

Yep that right, Fastback Studios made you yes you, Young Sportsmen, The artist of the week. Check it @ fastbackstudios.net - Mark
Lund Bros.

Lund Bros.



Jun 12 2008 11:08 PM

Dudes! We will be recording in Fremont tomorrow! If we're done early enough, you will see at least one of the Bros. there.
Blow Up Party

Blow Up Party



Jun 10 2008 10:00 PM

Hey, we love you guys, thanks for the add! See you out and about!


Blow Up Party is coming, spread the word!
june 20.


fashionistas, photographers, revelers, friends, strangers.


we want you there!
Square Peg Concerts

Square Peg Concerts



Jun 9 2008 9:41 PM

Fri, June 27th, 2008 8:30 PM (Doors open at: 8:00 PM)
Ryan Montbleau Band
Special Guest: The Young Sportsmen
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA (206-789-3599)
21 & Over. $10.00 Advance. $12.00 Day Of Show. Tickets available from TicketMaster
THE SPANKS!!

THE SPANKS!!



Jun 4 2008 6:26 PM

Hey! Thanks for checking us out!!
The Prawns

The Prawns



May 27 2008 6:41 AM

Seriously, you guys put on a rockin' performance last friday. I also really enjoy "If You Want It." I'll be listening to this CD for a while. Hope to see you guys play another show soon!

-Janssen and The Prawns
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