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Band of Horses

Band of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms. The band's line up, which included Mat Brooke for their debut album, has undergone several changes, although the current members, Bridwell, Ryan Monroe, Tyler Ramsey, Bill Reynolds, and Creighton Barrett ... have all been with the band for several years. Ben Bridwell (vocals, guitar) formed Band of Horses in 2004 after the break-up of his previous band, Carissa's Wierd, along with bassist Chris Early and drummer Tim Meinig. They were soon joined by former Carissa's Wierd bandleader Mat Brooke (guitar, vocals). The band initially received attention from Sub Pop after opening for Iron & Wine during Seattle area shows. In 2005, the band released the Tour EP, which was sold at shows and on Sub Pop's website. Their first full-length album, Everything All the Time, was recorded in 2005 with producer Phil Ek and released by Sub Pop on March 21, 2006. It features the band's original four-piece lineup, although both Tim Meinig and Sera Cahoone receive drumming credits. The album included new versions of five of the six songs from the Tour EP along with five brand new songs. It was a minor hit in Scandinavia, entering the lower reaches of the Sweden and Norway album charts. Ben Bridwell explained the sound of the album, "I thought before recording that I really wanted an ELO-sounding record, with strings and keyboards and synths, but then, as we got closer to it, we wanted to take a more raw approach." Bridwell found that there was a personality clash between himself and Meinig and Early and the two left soon after the recording of the album. Ben explained his side of the story, "All of a sudden I was...with two guys I didn’t really even know...they were nice guys, there just wasn’t a personality match." For the subsequent tour, Joe Arnone (guitar and keyboards), Rob Hampton (bass and guitar) and Creighton Barrett (drums) were brought in to play with Bridwell and Brooke. Everything All the Time's first single was "The Funeral", which has been used in numerous television series, films, video games, and advertisements. On July 13, 2006, the band performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman without Brooke, who had left the band. He subsequently formed Grand Archives, who have since signed to Sub Pop and released two albums. Brooke explained how he joined Band of Horses, "So they ended up getting a show opening up for Iron and Wine in Seattle and Ben asked if I would just come up and do a couple songs, just 'cause we're friends. So...I did that. It was fun and then a couple of Iron and Wine tours came up...and then next thing I knew, we were in the studio making a record for Sub Pop." On why he left, he said, "I'd never really given the commitment to be a formal member. It was just a spur of the moment...and Everything All the Time took off really fast...I still didn't feel quite committed. It was still 100 percent Ben's project and I kinda wanted to see what else I could do." See more [+]

The Funeral |||||

I'm coming up only to hold you under And coming up only to s...

No Ones Gonna Love You |||||

It's looking like a limb torn off, or altogether just taken ...

No One's Gonna Love You |||||

It's looking like a limb torn off Or altogether just taken a...

Ode To Lrc |||||

In the lobby of the LRC well I knew I'd find something A hun...

Long Vows |||||

Hey little Darlin', sweet little love of mine Well it's only...

Dilly |||||

Just the mentioning of(Just the mention of) such a simple p...

Heartbreak On The 101 |||||

Did you think that I'd just slowly start to fade You could s...

Older |||||

Climb the cliff, Tower over all And falling water, falling w...

Cigarettes, Wedding Bands |||||

Working man's day wage, just piss it away Leaves it out in t...

Casual Party |||||

Talking television at the casual party Here?s some brand new...

Slow Cruel Hands Of Time |||||

The binding of time getting stuck in my mind is a boat to ro...

Weed Party |||||

I got you arrested because Are you come or gone gone? I am a...

Cigarretes, Wedding Bands |||||

Working man's day wage, just piss it away Leaves it out in ...

Throw My Mess |||||

Verse Darling gonna throw my mess around and holler through ...

Everything's Gonna Be Undone |||||

Started building up a fortune Stash away in a hidden place W...

Laredo |||||

Gonna take a trip to Laredo Gonna take a dip in the lake Ohh...

A Song For You |||||

Oh, my land is like a wild goose Wanders all around, everywh...

Aftermath |||||

I brought you back Lost myself and you in the aftermath Then...

Dumpster World |||||

Worn and tattered, evils of the Western world Real better, o...

Electric Music |||||

Listen to the motor getting louder as we go One way or anoth...

Feud |||||

Oh, oh where we get this hope I can't tell the weak thing is...

How To Live |||||

When Im giving advice to others I take more than I can give...

In A Drawer |||||

Sitting on a bear skin rug Listening to grandpa talk the whi...

Lying Under Oak |||||

Punch your ticket get your kicks on the early bus out. Check...

Saint Augustine Ukulele |||||

Silver scents of saint augustine Fire in the ground between ...

Whatever, Wherever |||||

What in the world Would cause you to question that? How did ...

A Little Biblical |||||

Welcome to another world Look at the water, look at whatever...

Window Blues |||||

Erase the facts The shit was flyin' outta the window I paint...

Detlef Schrempf |||||

And take a little walk when the worst is to come When I saw ...

Is There A Ghost |||||

Pt II Guitar II Verse (0:58) Verse Pt II x4 Verse Pt III x2 ...

Compliments |||||

I'm fixing that drink in the morning, with the way things ar...

Marry Song |||||

I'll marry my lover in a place to admire I don't have to eve...

Infinite Arms |||||

I had a dream I had a dream That I was your neighbor About t...

St Augustine |||||

I know you tried cursed I know your best worst When Hollywo...

On My Way Back Home |||||

On my way back home, by chance I thought of All my favorite ...

For Annabelle |||||

If I want to walk home with you Hearing every word, thinking...

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