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{{short description|American singer-songwriter|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|4|24|mf=y}}
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|origin = [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Arkansas]]
|origin = [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], [[Arkansas]]
|instrument = [[Guitar]]
|instrument = Guitar, vocals
|genre = {{Hlist|[[Alternative country]]<ref>{{cite web|first= Ned |last= Raggett |title= Paula Frazer Biography |work=AllMusic |access-date=2023-07-19|url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paula-frazer-mn0000032353 |quote=Moody alt-country singer/songwriter}}</ref>|[[post-punk]]<ref>{{cite web|first= Jason |last= Ankeny |title= Tarnation – Artist Biography |work=AllMusic |access-date=2023-07-19|url= http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tarnation-mn0000012768/biography |quote= Paula Frazer, a talented singer and songwriter who returned to roots music only after a successful foray into 1980s post-punk}}</ref>}}
|genre = [[Alternative country|Alt Country]], [[Folk music|folk]], [[blues]], [[Punk rock|punk]]<br>[[Gothic rock]]
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|occupation =
|years_active = 1981&ndash;present
|years_active = 1981&ndash;present
|label =[[Reprise Records|Reprise]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]<br>[[4AD Records]]<br>[[Birdman Records]]<br>[http://www.mrgrecordings.com/ MRG Recordings]
|label =[[Reprise Records|Reprise]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]<br>[[4AD Records]]<br>[[Birdman Records]]<br><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mrgrecordings.com/|title=Blog|website=www.mrgrecordings.com}}</ref>
<ref>[http://NewHighRecordings.com/]</ref>
|associated_acts = [[Tarnation (band)|Tarnation]], [[Frightwig]], [[Faith No More]]
|associated_acts = [[Tarnation (band)|Tarnation]], [[Frightwig]], [[Faith No More]]
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'''Paula Frazer''' is an [[United States|American]] [[singer-songwriter]]. She grew up in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[Arkansas]] and moved to [[San Francisco]] in 1981. Her music is frequently described as melancholic [[alternative country]], but with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and pop, among other genres. She first came to notice by fronting the band [[Tarnation (band)|Tarnation]] in the 1990s and has appeared on recordings and in concert with many bands and solo artists including [[Cornershop]], [[Sean Lennon]], [[Frightwig]], [[Tindersticks]], [[the Czars]], and [[Handsome Boy Modeling School]].
'''Paula A. Frazer'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/903629639 |title=ALL THE TIME |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref> (born April 24, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter. She grew up in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[Arkansas]] and moved to San Francisco in 1981. Her music is frequently described as melancholic [[alternative country]], but with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and pop, among other genres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Paula%20Frazer |title=Paula Frazer |website=ArtistInfo |access-date=June 24, 2024}}</ref> She first came to notice by fronting the band [[Tarnation (band)|Tarnation]] in the 1990s and has appeared on recordings and in concert with many bands and solo artists including [[Cornershop]], [[Sean Lennon]], [[Frightwig]], [[Tindersticks]], [[the Czars]], and [[Handsome Boy Modeling School]].


Before forming Tarnation, Frazer played with numerous SF bands, such as Cloiter, Virginia Dare, Frightwig, Trial, and Pleasant Day. Tarnation MK1 featured Brandan Kearney, owner of the SF NufSed label. Kearney didn't stay in the band for long, but he gave Frazer the chance to release Tarnation's debut. That first Tarnation record was called ''I'll Give You Something To Cry About'', and initially appeared in an edition of only 1,000 copies. In 1995, [[4AD]] released ''Gentle Creatures'', an album featuring several songs off the previous album. [[Warn Defever]] ([[His Name Is Alive]]) helped in the production. ''Mirador'' appeared in 1997. One year later, Frazer dropped the Tarnation name and continued as a solo artist. In 2006 Frazer revived the Tarnation name and released her seventh record, ''Now It's Time'' in March 2007 under the name of Paula Frazer and Tarnation.
Before forming Tarnation, Frazer played with numerous SF bands, such as Cloiter, Virginia Dare, Frightwig, [[Trial (San Francisco Bay Area band)|Trial]], and Pleasant Day. Tarnation MK1 featured Brandan Kearney, owner of the SF NufSed label. Kearney didn't stay in the band for long, but he gave Frazer the chance to release Tarnation's debut. That first Tarnation record was called ''I'll Give You Something To Cry About'', and initially appeared in an edition of only 1,000 copies. In 1995, 4AD released ''Gentle Creatures'', an album featuring several songs off the previous album. [[Warn Defever]] ([[His Name Is Alive]]) helped in the production. ''Mirador'' appeared in 1997. One year later, Frazer dropped the Tarnation name and continued as a solo artist. In 2006 Frazer revived the Tarnation name and released her seventh record, ''Now It's Time'' in March 2007 under the name of Paula Frazer and Tarnation.


Frazer is also a professional [[Weaving|weaver]]. She was one of the temporary vocalists of [[Faith No More]] sometime in between 1983 and 1984. At the time the band only played shows, and often asked new people to step in. The band's bassist, [[Billy Gould]], claims to have recorded material of all shows played during that era.
Frazer is also a professional [[Weaving|weaver]]. She was one of the temporary vocalists of [[Faith No More]] sometime in between 1983 and 1984. At the time the band only played shows, and often asked new people to step in.{{fact|date=June 2023}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
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'''As ''Tarnation'''''
* ''I'll Give You Something To Cry About'' (1993; Nuf Sed Records)
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* ''[[Gentle Creatures]]'' (1995; [[4AD Records]])
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* ''[[Mirador (Tarnation album)|Mirador]]'' (1997; [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]])

'''As ''Paula Frazer'''''
'''As ''Paula Frazer'''''
* ''Indoor Universe'' (2001; [[Birdman Records]])
* ''Indoor Universe'' (2001; [[Birdman Records]])
* ''A Place Where I Know'' (2003; [[Birdman Records]])
* ''A Place Where I Know'' (2003; [[Birdman Records]])
* ''Leave the Sad Things Behind'' (2005; [[Birdman Records]])
* ''Leave the Sad Things Behind'' (2005; [[Birdman Records]])

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'''As ''Tarnation'''''
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* ''[[Gentle Creatures]]'' (1995; [[4AD Records]])
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* ''[[Mirador (Tarnation album)|Mirador]]'' (1997; [[Reprise Records|Reprise]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]])


'''As ''Paula Frazer and Tarnation'''''
'''As ''Paula Frazer and Tarnation'''''
*''Now It's Time'' (2007; [[Birdman Records]])
*''Now It's Time'' (2007; [[Birdman Records]])
*''In Some Time - EP'' (2014; [http://www.mrgrecordings.com/ MRG Recordings])
*''In Some Time (EP)'' (2014; MRG Recordings)
*''What Is And Was'' (2017; New High Recordings)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite news |title=Paula Frazer weaves an intricate tapestry of musical styles and eras on her new CD |url= http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/08/19/derk.DTL |publisher= SF Gate | first= Derk |last= Richardson |date= August 19, 2005 |accessdate= 2006-10-12}}
* {{cite news |title=Singer-songwriter Paula Frazer weaves gorgeous alt-country from ashes of Tarnation |url= http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Music/Content?oid=73828 |publisher= Tucson Weekly | first= Gene |last= Armstrong |date= October 6, 2005 |accessdate= 2006-10-12}}
* {{cite news |title=Paula Frazer weaves an intricate tapestry of musical styles and eras on her new CD |url= http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/08/19/derk.DTL |publisher= SF Gate | first= Derk |last= Richardson |date= August 19, 2005 |accessdate= October 12, 2006}}
* {{cite news |title=Frazer weaves beyond music Paula Frazer weaves spell beyond |url= http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20051020/ai_n15803617 |publisher= Oakland Tribune | first= Tom |last= Lanham|date= October 20, 2005 |accessdate= 2006-10-19}}
* {{cite news |title=Singer-songwriter Paula Frazer weaves gorgeous alt-country from ashes of Tarnation |url= http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Music/Content?oid=73828 |publisher= Tucson Weekly | first= Gene |last= Armstrong |date= October 6, 2005 |accessdate= October 12, 2006}}
*{{cite news |title= Paula Frazer, Biography |url= {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p166602|pure_url=yes}} |publisher= Allmusic | first= Ned |last= Raaggett }}
* {{cite news |title=Frazer weaves beyond music Paula Frazer weaves spell beyond |url= http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20051020/ai_n15803617 |publisher= Oakland Tribune | first= Tom |last= Lanham|date= October 20, 2005 |accessdate= October 19, 2006}}
* {{cite news |title=Tarnation: What's with the who in Tarnation |url= http://copperpress.com/new/features/html/tarnation.html |publisher=The Daily Copper |first=E. J. |last=Iannelli |accessdate=2007-03-09}}
*{{cite news |title= Paula Frazer, Biography |url= {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p166602|pure_url=yes}} |publisher= Allmusic | first= Ned |last= Raaggett }}
* {{cite news |title=Tarnation: What's with the who in Tarnation |url= http://copperpress.com/new/features/html/tarnation.html |publisher=The Daily Copper |first=E. J. |last=Iannelli |accessdate=March 9, 2007}}


==External links==
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* [http://www.myspace.com/pfeifes Skystone Myspace page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/pfeifes Skystone Myspace page]
* [http://www.mrgrecordings.com/ MRG Recordings]
* [http://www.mrgrecordings.com/ MRG Recordings]
* [http://newhighrecordings.com/paula-frazer/ New High Recordings profile]


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Latest revision as of 21:57, 30 November 2024

Paula Frazer
Born (1963-04-24) April 24, 1963 (age 61)
OriginGeorgia, Arkansas
Genres
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelsReprise/Warner Bros. Records
4AD Records
Birdman Records
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Paula A. Frazer[5] (born April 24, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter. She grew up in Georgia and Arkansas and moved to San Francisco in 1981. Her music is frequently described as melancholic alternative country, but with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and pop, among other genres.[6] She first came to notice by fronting the band Tarnation in the 1990s and has appeared on recordings and in concert with many bands and solo artists including Cornershop, Sean Lennon, Frightwig, Tindersticks, the Czars, and Handsome Boy Modeling School.

Before forming Tarnation, Frazer played with numerous SF bands, such as Cloiter, Virginia Dare, Frightwig, Trial, and Pleasant Day. Tarnation MK1 featured Brandan Kearney, owner of the SF NufSed label. Kearney didn't stay in the band for long, but he gave Frazer the chance to release Tarnation's debut. That first Tarnation record was called I'll Give You Something To Cry About, and initially appeared in an edition of only 1,000 copies. In 1995, 4AD released Gentle Creatures, an album featuring several songs off the previous album. Warn Defever (His Name Is Alive) helped in the production. Mirador appeared in 1997. One year later, Frazer dropped the Tarnation name and continued as a solo artist. In 2006 Frazer revived the Tarnation name and released her seventh record, Now It's Time in March 2007 under the name of Paula Frazer and Tarnation.

Frazer is also a professional weaver. She was one of the temporary vocalists of Faith No More sometime in between 1983 and 1984. At the time the band only played shows, and often asked new people to step in.[citation needed]

Discography

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As Tarnation

As Paula Frazer

As Paula Frazer and Tarnation

  • Now It's Time (2007; Birdman Records)
  • In Some Time (EP) (2014; MRG Recordings)
  • What Is And Was (2017; New High Recordings)

References

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  1. ^ Raggett, Ned. "Paula Frazer Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2023. Moody alt-country singer/songwriter
  2. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Tarnation – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2023. Paula Frazer, a talented singer and songwriter who returned to roots music only after a successful foray into 1980s post-punk
  3. ^ "Blog". www.mrgrecordings.com.
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ "ALL THE TIME". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Paula Frazer". ArtistInfo. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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