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{{Infobox musical artist |
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| origin = Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
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| genre = [[Indie rock]] |
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| years_active = 2004–present |
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| label = [[Punk Rock Payroll]] |
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| associated_acts |
| associated_acts = [[The Armchairs]], [[Man Man]], Dangerous Ponies, Lux Perpetua, Kill You in the Face, Horse's Mouth, [[Cabaret Red Light]] |
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| website = [https://www.theextraordinairesphilly.com Official website] |
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</ref> the group, which releases its albums in books bound in Masonite,<ref>{{cite web |
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</ref> is known for its use of storytelling within songs.<ref>{{cite web |
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Their latest album, ''Electric and Benevolent'' (released in June 2009), is self described as “...almost a biography of a turn-of-the-century inventor genius...”.<ref>{{cite web |
Their latest album, ''Electric and Benevolent'' (released in June 2009), is self described as “...almost a biography of a turn-of-the-century inventor genius...”.<ref>{{cite web |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums=== |
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* ''[[Dress for Nasty Weather]]'' ('''July 2014''') |
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* ''[[The Pen Pals EP]]'' ('''October 2013''') |
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* ''[[The Postcard EP]]'' ('''February 2011''') |
* ''[[The Postcard EP]]'' ('''February 2011''') |
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* ''[[Electric and Benevolent]]'' ('''June 2009''') |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.extrasmusic.com/ Official website] |
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*[http://www.myspace.com/theextraordinaires Myspace Site] |
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*[http://theextraordinaires.bandcamp.com Bandcamp Site] |
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==Notes== |
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 26 January 2024
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Origin | Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
Genres | Indie rock |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Punk Rock Payroll |
Website | Official website |
The Extraordinaires are a five piece American indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally formed by Jay Purdy and Matt Gibson in 2004,[1] is known for its use of storytelling within songs.[2]
Their latest album, Electric and Benevolent (released in June 2009), is self described as “...almost a biography of a turn-of-the-century inventor genius...”.[3]
Members
[edit]Jay Purdy - Guitar, Vocals, Accordion, Piano
Adam Ravitz - Bass
Evan Smoker - Drums
Zach Poyatt - Guitar, Vocals
Koofreh Umoren - Trumpet, Woodblock
Mike Harkness - Sousaphone & Assorted Crockery
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Dress for Nasty Weather (July 2014)
- The Pen Pals EP (October 2013)
- The Postcard EP (February 2011)
- Electric and Benevolent (June 2009)
- Battle of the Vans (w/ Kill You in the Face) (March 2008)
- Short Stories (June 2006)
- Ribbons of War (2005)
- Live on Brown College (2005)
External links
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "the Extraordinaires". NPR. August 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ Ladewig, Bob. "15 Minutes with the Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.
- ^ Silkatis, Katherine (2009-06-16). "The Extraordinaires". Retrieved 2009-06-26.