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'''Baby Teeth''' is an American pop/rock band formed in 2003 and based in [[Chicago]], Illinois. Baby Teeth was formed in 2003 by vocalist and keyboard player Abraham Levitan, and also features Jim Cooper on bass and drummer Peter Andreadis. The band dissolved in 2012 before reuniting in 2019. The band integrates "FM-era pop, from glam to power pop".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Harvey |first=Eric |title=Baby Teeth: Hustle Beach |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13259-hustle-beach/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref> To date, the band has released five albums: their eponymous ''The Baby Teeth Album'' (2005), ''The Simp'' (2007), ''Hustle Beach'' (2009), ''White Tonight'' (2012), and ''Carry on Regardless ''(2023).
[[File:BTStoryTime.jpg|thumb|Baby Teeth band members Jim Cooper, Abraham Levitan, and Peter Andreadis enjoy trade paperbacks.]]
Established in 2003 and dissolved in 2012, [[Chicago]]’s '''Baby Teeth''' came roaring back in 2022.   Their second life brings joy to followers of lean pop/rock, thick vocal harmonies, generous hooks, and witty lyrics.  The keyboard/bass/drum trio has drawn comparisons to [[Todd Rundgren]], [[Hall & Oates]], [[Elvis Costello]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Joe Jackson (musician)|Joe Jackson]], and [[Electric Light Orchestra]].  They’ve shared stages with indie luminaries like [[The Fiery Furnaces|Fiery Furnaces]] and [[Silver Jews]], made multiple appearances at Austin’s [[South by Southwest|South By Southwest]] festival, and earned glowing reviews in [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]], [[AllMusic]], and the [[Chicago Reader]].


== Biography ==
Playfully self-aware, Baby Teeth’s energetic live show features ample three-part harmonies and memorable arrangements.  Bassist Jim Cooper ([[Detholz!]], [[Daniel Knox]], [[Bobby Conn]]) and Peter Andreadis ([https://www.allcityaffairs.com/ All City Affairs]) are both songwriters/bandleaders themselves, forming a pulsing, innovative rhythm section.
Baby Teeth was formed in 2003 by vocalist and keyboard player Abraham Levitan, who has also used the stage name 'Pearly Sweets'. Levitan was the former leader of The Platonics and a member of [[Bobby Conn]] and The Glass Gypsies. Bassist Jim Cooper was the longtime leader of Chicago band [[Detholz!]] and also played with Bobby Conn's band with Levitan. Drummer Peter Andreadis was the leader of Chicago band All City Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morehead |first=Jason |date=2005-06-11 |title=“The Baby Teeth Album” by Baby Teeth (Review) |url=https://opus.ing/reviews/the-baby-teeth-album-baby-teeth-2005-lujo-records |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Opus |language=en}}</ref>


Baby Teeth's first album, ''The Baby Teeth Album,'' was released in 2005, with critics noting its 70s soft rock sound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morehead |first=Jason |date=2005-06-11 |title=“The Baby Teeth Album” by Baby Teeth (Review) |url=https://opus.ing/reviews/the-baby-teeth-album-baby-teeth-2005-lujo-records |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Opus |language=en}}</ref>
When he was 11, Baby Teeth singer/songwriter/keyboardist Abraham Levitan (Bobby Conn & the Glass Gypsies, Shame That Tune) began writing songs about middle age.  Perhaps it was a little premature?  Three decades later, he’s celebrating and skewering marriage, fatherhood, middle-class ambition, and the paranoid remains of the American dream.  What’s left to do when reality crashes the party of your stadium-sized dreams?  “Carry On Regardless”... to quote the title of Baby Teeth’s forthcoming LP, coming fall 2022 and produced by Bobby Conn.

The band's sophomore record ''The Simp'' was released in 2007, drawing comparions to 70s rock, including [[Elton John]] and [[Creedence Clearwater Revival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bobbitt |first=Melissa |date=2007-01-23 |title=Baby Teeth: The Simp |url=https://alarm-magazine.com/2007/baby-teeth-the-simp/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=ALARM |language=en-US}}</ref>

2009's ''Hustle Beach'' earned the band a positive review on [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] with a rating of 7.1. Reviewer Eric Harvey noted the album's earnest classic-rock sound and its "simple arrangements, sticky melodies, and hooks."<ref name=":0" />

2012's ''White Tonight'' marked Baby Teeth's final album before they disbanded.

2023's ''Carry on Regardless'' marked the group's first recording since they reunited for live gigs in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galil |first=J. R. Nelson, Leor |date=2023-04-25 |title=Farewell to Record Wonderland architect Pat Deasey |url=http://chicagoreader.com/music/gossip-wolf/farewell-to-record-wonderland-architect-pat-deasey/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=Chicago Reader |language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Chicago Reader]] described the record as "radio-ready pop whose dextrous arrangements and sublime hooks recall classic 70s albums from the likes of [[Supertramp]] or Chicago."

Baby Teeth have shared stages with indie luminaries like [[The Fiery Furnaces|Fiery Furnaces]] and [[Silver Jews]] and have made multiple appearances at Austin’s [[South by Southwest|South By Southwest]] festival.


==Members==
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*''Hustle Beach'' (2009)
*''Hustle Beach'' (2009)
*''White Tonight'' (2012)
*''White Tonight'' (2012)
*''Carry in Regardless '' (2023)
*''Carry on Regardless '' (2023)


===Singles===
===Singles===

Latest revision as of 01:03, 29 March 2024

Baby Teeth
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, pop
Years active2003–present
LabelsLujo Records
MembersAbraham Levitan
Jim Cooper
Peter Andreadis
Websitehttps://www.babyteeth.band/

Baby Teeth is an American pop/rock band formed in 2003 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Baby Teeth was formed in 2003 by vocalist and keyboard player Abraham Levitan, and also features Jim Cooper on bass and drummer Peter Andreadis. The band dissolved in 2012 before reuniting in 2019. The band integrates "FM-era pop, from glam to power pop".[1] To date, the band has released five albums: their eponymous The Baby Teeth Album (2005), The Simp (2007), Hustle Beach (2009), White Tonight (2012), and Carry on Regardless (2023).

Biography

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Baby Teeth was formed in 2003 by vocalist and keyboard player Abraham Levitan, who has also used the stage name 'Pearly Sweets'. Levitan was the former leader of The Platonics and a member of Bobby Conn and The Glass Gypsies. Bassist Jim Cooper was the longtime leader of Chicago band Detholz! and also played with Bobby Conn's band with Levitan. Drummer Peter Andreadis was the leader of Chicago band All City Affairs.[2]

Baby Teeth's first album, The Baby Teeth Album, was released in 2005, with critics noting its 70s soft rock sound.[3]

The band's sophomore record The Simp was released in 2007, drawing comparions to 70s rock, including Elton John and Creedence Clearwater Revival.[4]

2009's Hustle Beach earned the band a positive review on Pitchfork with a rating of 7.1. Reviewer Eric Harvey noted the album's earnest classic-rock sound and its "simple arrangements, sticky melodies, and hooks."[1]

2012's White Tonight marked Baby Teeth's final album before they disbanded.

2023's Carry on Regardless marked the group's first recording since they reunited for live gigs in 2018.[5] The Chicago Reader described the record as "radio-ready pop whose dextrous arrangements and sublime hooks recall classic 70s albums from the likes of Supertramp or Chicago."

Baby Teeth have shared stages with indie luminaries like Fiery Furnaces and Silver Jews and have made multiple appearances at Austin’s South By Southwest festival.

Members

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Discography

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Albums

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  • The Baby Teeth Album (2005)
  • The Simp (2007)
  • Hustle Beach (2009)
  • White Tonight (2012)
  • Carry on Regardless (2023)

Singles

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  • "The Baby Teeth Single" (2003)
  • "Hustle Beach Single" (2009)
  • "Dripping Candle" (2019)
  • "Don't Go Outside" (2022)

EPs

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  • For The Heathers (2006)
  • Boss (2011)

Other

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  • 52 Teeth (2007–08) – Collection of new songs released once a week for a year

References

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  1. ^ a b Harvey, Eric. "Baby Teeth: Hustle Beach". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  2. ^ Morehead, Jason (2005-06-11). ""The Baby Teeth Album" by Baby Teeth (Review)". Opus. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  3. ^ Morehead, Jason (2005-06-11). ""The Baby Teeth Album" by Baby Teeth (Review)". Opus. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  4. ^ Bobbitt, Melissa (2007-01-23). "Baby Teeth: The Simp". ALARM. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
  5. ^ Galil, J. R. Nelson, Leor (2023-04-25). "Farewell to Record Wonderland architect Pat Deasey". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2024-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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