The Low Lows were an American avant-garde Americana/Alternative country band. Their final lineup consisted of Mangham Parker, Brockett Hamilton, Matt Verta-Ray and Zachary Larkins.[1]
The Low Lows | |
|---|---|
 Parker of The Low Lows | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Alt-country Progressive country Lo-fi Indie rock Alternative rock Slowcore Americana Experimental |
| Years active | 2005-2015 |
| Labels | Warm Misra Monotreme |
| Spinoffs | Monk Parker |
| Past members | Mangham Parker aka Parker Noon Brockett Hamilton Matt Verta-Ray Zachary Larkins Daniel Rickard Jeremy Wheatley Lily Wolfe Bryan Crowell Heidi Johnson Greg McCue Matt Bricker Darian Mola Momanee Nick Warrenchuck Kullen Fuchs Mike St.Claire Paul Simpson Eva Hanna Mikey Dwyer Abram Shook Page Campbell Matt Stossel John Neff Patrick Ferguson Brent Jones Josiah McG Amanda Kapousouz Perrish and Bassam Mussad Kevin and David Nelson Jared Theis Brandon Newton Christina Campanella |
| Website | MySpace page thelowlows.com |
History
editThe Low Lows were formed in Athens, Georgia, in 2005, originally consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Mangham Parker (aka Parker Noon),[2] organist Daniel Rickard, and drummer Jeremy Wheatley, all of whom are former members of the band Parker and Lily. Parker was the only constant in the band, as Rickard and Wheatley left the band in 2008 and there had been several other musicians who have joined the band and left since the band was formed.[3][4][5][6]
They toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe, playing with as many as fourteen musicians at once. The band received critical acclaim and played for popular venues, including Austin City Limits.[7][8][9]
In 2006, they released their debut album, Fire On the Bright Sky, followed by their single Elizabeth Pier (2007) and in 2008, they released their second full-length album Shining Violence. After three years of touring, in early February 2011, it was reported that in the upcoming months, they would be releasing a new full-length album titled Gaudy Frame,[10] however the album was postponed. In March, 2013, it was reported that two new albums would be released in succession in 2013. These were identified as the above-mentioned Gaudy Frame and a second album titled Light All The Lights, but were never released. They disbanded and Monk Parker (also used as an alias of Mangham Parker) was formed as a spin-off in 2015.[7][11]
Genre
editThe Low Lows songs are often considered haunting, surreal and melancholic. The use of noise and feedback is a feature on many songs by the group, and is especially prevalent during the chorus sections.[3][4][8][10][12]
Their style is consistently referred to as experimental, lo-fi alternative rock.[13][14][15][16] For reasons not yet explained by the band, their MySpace page defines their style as simply thrash.[11] They have been compared to bands such as South San Gabriel, Castanets, My Morning Jacket, Phosphorescent, and Band of Horses.[3][4][8][10]
Band members
editFinal lineup
edit- Mangham Parker (aka Parker Noon) - lead vocals, vox, guitar (2005–2015)[3]
- Matt Verta-Ray (2005–2015)
- Brockett Hamilton - lap steel guitar, harmonica (2009–2015)
- Zachary Larkins (2012–2015)
Past/Touring/Contributing members
edit- Daniel Rickard - acoustic guitar, bass organ, harmonica, vocals (2005–2008)[3]
- Jeremy Wheatley - drums (on the first 5 tours and 2 records) (2005–2008)
- Lily Wolfe (on the first 3 tours and 2 records) - organs etc. (2005–2008)
- Christina Campanella (2005-2008)
- Abram Shook - organ (Euro Tour '08) (2008-2008)
- Patrick Ferguson - drums (2008-2008)
- Bryan Crowell - guitar, farfisa, rhodes bass (2009-2012)
- Nick Warrenchuck - trombone drums (2009-2011)
- Greg McCue - drums (2009-2011)
- Heidi Johnson - trombone, acetone organ, Wurlitzer (2009-2010)
- Kullen Fuchs - trumpet and vibraphone (2009-2010)
- Mike St.Claire - trombone and trumpet (2009-2011)
- Matt Bricker - trumpet, acetone organ (2009-2010)
- Brandon Newton (2012-2012)
- Mikey Dwyer - bass (Euro Tour '08)
- Eva Hanna - bass
- Page Campbell - guitar
- Matt Stossel - steel guitar
- John Neff- steel guitar
- Brent Jones - drums
- Josiah McG - drums
- Amanda Kapousouz - strings
- Perrish and Bassam Mussad - trumpets
- Kevin and David Nelson - trombones
- Jared Theis - clarinet
- Darian Mola Momanee - trumpet and tambourine
- Paul Simpson - singing saw
- Nick Warrenchuk - trombone
Discography
editFull-length albums
edit- Fire On the Bright Sky - 2006 (Warm)
- Shining Violence - 2008 (Monotreme)
Singles
edit- Elizabeth Pier - 2007 (Monotreme)[18]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Low Lows: History". The Low Lows. Archived from the original on 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ Meehan, Margaret. "Glasstire: Texas visual art online - Mirror Mirror". Glasstire.com. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ a b c d e "The Low Lows". Monotreme Records. Archived from the original on 2010-06-16. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ a b c "The Low Lows – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "( The Low Lows > Biography )". allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Warm Electronic Recordings - Bands : The Low Lows". Thewarmsupercomputer.com. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ a b "The Low Lows: Schedule". sxsw.com. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ a b c "The Low Lows: Fire on the Bright Sky". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ "The Low Lows". manghamparker.com. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ a b c "The Low Lows at the Ghost Room [Show Preview]: Austinist". austinist.com. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ a b c d "the LOW LOWS op MySpace Music". Myspace.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "The Low Lows: Shining Violence, PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ About, More (2007-05-19). "The Devil Has The Best Tuna: The Low Lows". Besttuna.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Tags for The Low Lows – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Shining Violence: The Low Lows: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "The Low Lows lyrics - Artist overview at The Lyric Archive". Thelyricarchive.com. 2007-07-22. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Niet compatibele browser". Facebook. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "Monotreme Records: The Low Lows". Monotreme Records. Archived from the original on 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-05-27.