Abe Vigoda (band)

Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda performing at the Bard College SMOG Club[1]
Background information
Origin Chino, California, U.S.
Genres Earlier: tropical punk rock, tropicalismo
Later: Dark Wave, Post-punk, Shoegaze
Years active 2004–2014
Labels Olfactory Records[2]
Silencio Records
Post Present Medium
Not Not Fun
Bella Union
oms-b
Associated acts Emergency Ensemble
Colorwheel
Members Juan Velazquez
Michael Vidal
David Reichardt
Dane Chadwick
Past members Gerardo "Reggie" Guerrero
Zach Downing

Abe Vigoda is a punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California, originally from Chino, California; a city in the Inland Empire. They frequently perform at the Smell.[3][4]

History

The band formed right after the members finished high school.[5]. The name is a reference to Abe Vigoda. Skeleton, Abe Vigoda's third full-length album, was released on July 8, 2008.[6] In 2009, the EP Reviver followed. They finished recording their fourth full-length album titled Crush on February 24, 2010 and it was released on September 20, 2010 and was ranked 40th on Pitchfork Media's list The Top 50 Albums of 2010. Their album, Crush was a full transition for the band from their earlier sounds.[7]

Style

Some critics compared their music to another band, Vampire Weekend[5]

Discography

Albums

  • Sky Route/Star Roof (2006)
  • Kid City (2007)
  • Skeleton (2008)
  • Crush (2010)

EPs

  • Reviver (2009)

7" vinyl

  • Abe Vigoda / Child Pornography (2006)
  • Abe Vigoda / Mikaela's Fiend (2007)
  • Animal Ghosts (2007)

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
  2. ↑ OlFactory artist page for Abe Vigoda
  3. ↑ DiScover: Abe Vigoda - DrownedinSound
  4. ↑ Roberts, Randall. "With the Smell's future uncertain, L.A.'s music scene could be altered". LA Times. LA Times. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Band of the Week: Abe Vigoda". Paste Mag. Paste Mag. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  6. ↑ Rejoice: Abe Vigoda announce new album details - DrownedinSound
  7. ↑ Weigel, Brandon. "Abe Vigoda's new album". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
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