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The Hold Steady
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Formed:
2000
in
Brooklyn, NY
User rating:
2 Ratings
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Group Members:
Bob Drake
,
Craig Finn
,
Franz Nicolay
,
Tad Kubler
,
Judd Counsell
,
Galen Polivka
,
Bobby Drake
Biography:
Resisting the musical trends in New York City, vocalist/guitarist
Craig Finn
(ex-
Lifter Puller
) formed
the Hold Steady
after moving from Minneapolis in 2000. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as
the Replacements
and
the Grifters
, he recruited guitarist
Tad Kubler
(also ex-
Lifter Puller
), drummer
...Read full biography
Key Albums
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Almost Killed Me
Released:
2004
Label:
The Orchard
Critics' Rating:
"The '80s almost killed me," admits
the Hold Steady
's
Craig Finn
on "Positive Jam," one of ten rock & roll confessionals on the band's debut. That sets the tone for the rest of
Almost Killed Me
, as
Finn
...Read full review
Boys And Girls In America
Released:
2006
Label:
Vagrant Records
Critics' Rating:
Those looking for
Separation Sunday
"part two" may be disappointed by the huge sound
Boys and Girls in America
has (the band's moved to Vagrant); it's not much of a concept record, and it's not as Catholic,
...Read full review
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