The Embarrassment

The Embarrassment
Formed: 1979
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Disbanded: 1990
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, American Underground, Punk, Post-Punk, Indie Rock
Group Members: Brent Giessmann, John Nichols, Bill Goffrier, Ron Klaus
Biography: Referred to by fans as "the best band you never heard of," the Embarrassment also holds the distinction of being Wichita, KS' most influential band. The group's eclectic yet distinctive sound wrapped a post-punk approach and a deadpan sense of humor around pop, country, disco, and metal elements, crafting ...Read full biography
Death Travels West
Released: 1983
Label: Restless
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In later years, Goffrier proclaimed the results of the band's first attempt to make a full album a bit "darker and moodier" in comparison to earlier efforts. Still, it's hard to hear the opening "Careen," ...Read full review
God Help Us
Released: 1990
Label: Bar/None
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A reunion album from the Embarrassment doubtless wasn't even on fans' lists of things bound to happen, but such indeed turned out to be the case. With all four members in place as before, the band whipped ...Read full review
More The Embarrassment albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (1)
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