Abe Vigoda (band)

Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda performing in 2008[1]
Abe Vigoda performing in 2008[1]
Background information
OriginChino, California, United States
GenresEarlier:
Later:
Years active2004–2014
Labels
Past membersGerardo "Reggie" Guerrero
Zach Downing
Juan Velazquez
Michael Vidal
David Reichardt
Dane Chadwick

Abe Vigoda was an American punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California, United States, originally from Chino, California; a city in the Inland Empire. They frequently performed at the Smell.[3][4]

History

The band formed right after the members finished high school.[5] The name is a reference to American character actor Abe Vigoda.

Skeleton, their third album, was released on July 8, 2008.[6] In 2009, their EP Reviver followed. They finished recording their fourth album Crush on February 24, 2010, and it was released on September 20, 2010. It ranked 40th on Pitchfork Media's list The Top 50 Albums of 2010. Crush was a full transition for the band from their earlier sounds.[7]

Style

Some critics compared their music to another band, Vampire Weekend.[5]

Discography

Albums

EPs

  • Reviver (2009)

7" vinyl

  • Abe Vigoda / Child Pornography (2006)
  • Abe Vigoda / Mikaela's Fiend (2007)
  • Animal Ghosts (2007)

References

  1. ^ "SMOG". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
  2. ^ "olFactory Records » Abe Vigoda". Thesmell.org. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. ^ "DiScover: Abe Vigoda". DrownedInSound.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  4. ^ Roberts, Randall. "With the Smell's future uncertain, L.A.'s music scene could be altered". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Band of the Week: Abe Vigoda". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Rejoice: Abe Vigoda announce new album details". DrownedInSound.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  7. ^ Weigel, Brandon. "Abe Vigoda's new album". The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 August 2018.


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