Often compared to the early lo-fi eclectic mixtures of
Beck, Portland, OR's
Blitzen Trapper had already gone through various genres on its first few records. Led by guitarist/vocalist
Eric Earley, the band is also comprised of
Erik Menteer (guitar, keyboard),
Brian Adrian Koch (drums, vocals),
Michael Van Pelt (bass),
Drew Laughery (keyboard), and
Marty Marquis (keyboard, vocals). The band self-released two albums, an eponymous effort in 2003 and
Field Rexx in 2005. 2007's highly acclaimed
Wild Mountain Nation landed the group a record deal with Sub Pop, resulting in 2008's
Furr. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide
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