Devin Therriault (born 1988/89)Howard, Tom (2012)
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'', May 18, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2016 is an American musician, known under the artist name of Devin.Dwyer, Michael (2012)
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'', May 11, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2016Lester, Paul (2012)
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Career

Born in

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, after graduating from art college, Therriault started writing songs while working in a shipping warehouse in Red Hook.Cherrie, Chrysta
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. Retrieved March 23, 2016 He was signed to Frenchkiss Records on the strength of a self-recorded demo, the label releasing his debut single, "You're Mine" in November 2011. In February 2012 he toured with

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, and a performance at the

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festival in March brought him to the attention of international music publications. His debut album, ''Romancing'', produced by

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, was released in April. The album was generally well received by critics, with the ''

'' giving it a 7/10 score and describing it as "full of brash, exciting music". ''

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'' called it "a gleeful romp that effortlessly captures passion and energy of his band's flamboyant live show".Album Premiere: Devin's 'Romancing' Is A Gleeful Romp
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called it a "scintillating debut LP".Cooper, Leoni (2012)
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gave it four stars, with Tim Sendra calling it "as good as rock & roll gets in 2012".

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called it "a smart blast of infectiously fun, hook-laden punk-infused, rock n’ roll".Spoerl, Steven (2012)
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, November 8, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2016 ''

s Michael Hann gave it two stars (out of five), viewing the songs as weak.Hann, Michael (2012)
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'', April 26, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2016 It was named 'album of the week' by

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. His touring band included bassist Steve Jewett and drummer Angus Tarnawsky.

Musical style

Therriault's music has been described as

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. He cites

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and

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as his main influences, along with

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and

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. Allmusic described his music as "cool, rowdy guitar rock

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makes a connection between '70s Detroit rock & roll and '50s Memphis rockabilly." ''Rolling Stone'' stated that his album merged "the raw energy of the Ramones and the Stooges with the glamor of the Strokes". ''Louder Than War'' described his music as "energetic, ratty-guitared tracks up to the eyeballs in layers of sound". ''

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'' described him as "a more pop-oriented Jack White".Night Life
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Discography

Albums

*''Romancing'' (2012), Frenchkiss/No Evil

Singles

*"You're Mine" (2011), Frenchkiss *"Romancing" (2012), No Evil

References

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