Abe Vigoda was an American punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California, United States, originally from Chino, California; a city in the

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. They frequently performed at

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History

The band formed right after the members finished high school. The name is a reference to American

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Abe Vigoda. ''Skeleton'', their third album, was released on July 8, 2008. In 2009, their EP ''Reviver'' followed. They finished recording their fourth album ''Crush'' on February 24, 2010, and it was released on September 20, 2010. It ranked 40th on Pitchfork Media's list ''The Top 50 Albums of 2010''. ''Crush'' was a full transition for the band from their earlier sounds.

Style

Some critics compared their music to another band, Vampire Weekend.

Discography

Albums

* '' Sky Route/Star Roof'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Crush'' (2010)

EPs

* ''Reviver'' (2009)

7" vinyl

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

References

External links

* bioon AllMusic
Abe Vigoda
on Myspace
Abe Vigoda makes a guest appearance on Radio Happy Hour and plays a song
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