The Figgs
| The Figgs | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Saratoga Springs, New York, USA |
| Genres | rock, garage rock, pop rock[1] |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Stomper |
| Associated acts | Graham Parker |
| Website | www.thefiggs.net |
| Members |
Mike Gent Pete Donnelly Pete Hayes |
| Past members | Guy Lyons, Mike Viola, Brett Rosenberg, Scott Janovitz |
The Figgs are a rock band out of Saratoga Springs, New York. First formed in 1987 (under the name "Sonic Undertones"), their output has included at least nine traditional full length albums (two on major labels in the mid 90s), multiple EPs and singles, a live album, and gigs backing Graham Parker since 1996 and on Parker's 2005 release Songs of No Consequence, as well as Tommy Stinson of The Replacements fame.
Background
The original lineup of the band included Mike Gent (guitar), Pete Donnelly (bass), and Guy Lyons (drums), who all went to high school together.[2] When Lyons temporarily left the band in 1989, he was replaced by Pete Hayes. Lyons returned in 1992, this time on lead guitar, to make the band a foursome. A record deal followed late in 1993. Lyons left the fold for good in 1997, after recording Couldn't Get High, which followed the band's drop from Capitol Records. The remaining three Figgs continued to play, with several albums and regular concert appearances, as well as careers separate from the band.
In May 2013 Lexus used The Figgs' Je T’Adore in a commercial entitled First Sight for the Lexus RX. Je T'Adore was released on the album Palais in 2004.[3]
Discography
This is a partially complete discography[4][5]
Albums
- Ginger (cassette) - Absolute A Go Go - 1992
- Ready Steady Stoned (cassette) - Absolute A Go Go - 1993
- Low-Fi At Society High (CD/Vinyl) - Imago - 1994
- Banda Macho (CD/Vinyl) - Capitol Records - 1996
- The Figgs Couldn't Get High (CD/Vinyl) - Absolute A Go Go/Stomper - 1998
- Rejects (Vinyl) - Philthyrex - 2000
- Sucking In Stereo (CD/Vinyl) - Hearbox/Peterwalkee - 2000
- Slow Charm (CD/Vinyl) - Hearbox/Good Land - 2002
- Ready Steady Stoned (CD Deluxe Reissue) - Stomper/Sodapop - 2003
- Palais (CD/Double Vinyl) - Stomper/Sodapop/Soooo Intense - 2004
- Continue To Enjoy The Figgs Vol. 1 (CD) - Stomper - 2005
- Follow Jean Through The Sea (CD/Vinyl) - Gern Blandsten - 2006
- Continue To Enjoy The Figgs Vol. 2 (CD) - Stomper - 2007
- The Man Who Fights Himself (CD) - Stomper - 2010
- The Day Gravity Stopped (CD/Double Vinyl) - Stomper/Peterwalkee - 2012
- 1000 People Grinning The Figgs Anthology (CD) - Stomper - 2013
- Badger LP (Vinyl) - Stomper - 2014
- Other Planes Of Here (CD/Vinyl) - Stomper - 2015
EPs
- Hi-Fi Dropouts (CD) - 1994
- For EP Fans Only (CD) - Hearbox - 2000
- Badger (CD) - Hearbox - 2001
Live Albums
- 3.28.01 Kansas City, MO - The Hurricane (CD/Vinyl) - Stomper/Peterwalkee - 2010
Best Ofs
- 1000 People Grinning: The Figgs Anthology (CD) - Stomper - 2013
References
- ↑ Wheeler, Vicky (October 25, 2013). "The Figgs: 'Longing for You'". The New York Observer. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ↑ Brodeur, John (30 August 2007). "To Be Continued: Celebrating two decades in the life of a band called the Figgs". Metroland. 30 (35). pp. 16–17.
- ↑ "Lexus RX First Sight Commercial Song Je T'Adore by The Figgs.". Livingly Media, Inc. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ The Figgs at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ↑ The Figgs Music
External links
- Official website
- MySpace page
- A Minor Obsession online Figgs archive
- Marc Maron (November 13, 2013). "Episode 442 - The Figgs". WTF with Marc Maron (Podcast).