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Sunset Rubdown is a Canadian
art rock
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music group from Montreal
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. The band began as a solo project for Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, who released his debut, ''Snake's Got a Leg
''Snake's Got a Leg'' is the debut album of Sunset Rubdown. It was released in July 2005 on the Global Symphonic label.
Most of the material on this album was recorded by Spencer Krug
Spencer Krug ( ) (born May 4, 1977) is a Canadian musician ...
'', in early 2005. By the next year the project expanded to become a full band which included Camilla Wynne Ingr (former Pony Up!
Pony Up is an all-woman Canadian indie pop band based in Montreal, Quebec. They are known for their guitar-and-keyboard based upbeat music and their personal and sometimes sexually suggestive lyrics.
History
Pony Up! was formed on New Year's Ev ...
), Jordan Robson-Cramer (Magic Weapon
Jordan Robson-Cramer is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist musician based in Montreal, Quebec. He was the founder and front man of the band Magic Weapon,
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''Exclaim!'', By Brock Thiessen Sep 17, 2007 The recording featured an eclectic, and elaborate collection of songs, which was heralded as one of 2007's best albums by several critics and music publications. The CD made a number of top-20 albums of the year lists, earned Pitchfork's "Best New Music" distinction and finished in 14th spot in ''Pitchfork's'' year-end Readers Poll. The album also made NPR's list of top albums of 2007, and was nominated for the U.S. Indie Music industry's ''Plug'' Award in the Best Indie Album of the Year category. In 2007, Mark Nicol was added as the band's fifth member. Sunset Rubdown completed their first tour of UK and Europe in June 2008. The band recorded their fourth album in Chicago after a fall 2008 tour of the U.S.. Following a spring 2009 tour of several European countries, '' Dragonslayer'' was released on June 23, 2009 to critical acclaim. The album's 'live off the studio floor' dynamics has garnered widespread acclaim. The band once again earned ''Pitchfork''''
Sunset Rubdown Daytrotter Session
Free MP3 Download
Daytrotter Encore Session (Free Songs)Interview with Sunset Rubdown on czech Radio Wave (30 mins english audio with czech translation)Sunset Rubdown on NPR MusicSunset Rubdown: Interview, Part One
Spencer Krug interviewed by Drowned in Sound, September 2009
Sunset Rubdown: Exclusive Interview, Part Two
Spencer and the band interviewed by Drowned in Sound, September 2009 ;Other
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Musical style
''Sunset Rubdown'' is built around lyricist Spencer Krug's vocals and eccentric musical compositions. Krug's lyrics are characterized by surreal and mythological imagery, and often tell epic stories (most notably on their LP '' Dragonslayer''). Musically, the band's sound is highlighted by distinct drum, keyboard, and guitar signatures.Album releases
Krug released the solo-created '' Sunset Rubdown'' EP in January 2006. This was followed by the first full band album ''Shut Up I Am Dreaming
''Shut Up I Am Dreaming'' is the second studio album by Sunset Rubdown, released in May 2006 on Absolutely Kosher Records. It is the first album showcasing the expanded Sunset Rubdown line-up, featuring new members Camilla Wynn Ingr, Michael Doe ...
'' recorded in Montreal in early 2006 and released in May to positive reviews, finishing the year with a 15th-place ranking on Pitchfork's best albums list.
''Random Spirit Lover
''Random Spirit Lover'' is Sunset Rubdown's third LP, released on October 9, 2007. The album marked Sunset Rubdown's change from the Absolutely Kosher Records label to the Bloomington, Indiana-based Jagjaguwar records. The album was recorded in ...
'', recorded in Montreal's Breakglass studios in the late winter of 2007, was released on the band's new label, Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Jagjaguwar is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes ...
, in October of that year."The Weirdness of Sunset Rubdown"''Exclaim!'', By Brock Thiessen Sep 17, 2007 The recording featured an eclectic, and elaborate collection of songs, which was heralded as one of 2007's best albums by several critics and music publications. The CD made a number of top-20 albums of the year lists, earned Pitchfork's "Best New Music" distinction and finished in 14th spot in ''Pitchfork's'' year-end Readers Poll. The album also made NPR's list of top albums of 2007, and was nominated for the U.S. Indie Music industry's ''Plug'' Award in the Best Indie Album of the Year category. In 2007, Mark Nicol was added as the band's fifth member. Sunset Rubdown completed their first tour of UK and Europe in June 2008. The band recorded their fourth album in Chicago after a fall 2008 tour of the U.S.. Following a spring 2009 tour of several European countries, '' Dragonslayer'' was released on June 23, 2009 to critical acclaim. The album's 'live off the studio floor' dynamics has garnered widespread acclaim. The band once again earned ''Pitchfork''''
Drowned in Sound
''Drowned in Sound'', sometimes abbreviated to ''DiS'', is a UK-based music webzine financed by artist management company Silentway. Founded by editor Sean Adams, the site features reviews, news, interviews, and discussion forums.
History
'' ...
'' web magazine, with ''Dragonslayer'' staying in the top-10 on Canadian and U.S. college and indie music charts (''Earshot, Chart Attack'') for 10 straight weeks through July and August 2009.
''Dragonslayer'' finished on many online music magazine and music blogs top albums year-end lists (''Drowned in Sound, Associated Press, Earshot''), including several Top 10 lists (''Chart Attack'', ''Cokemachineglow''). The album was voted as the 16th best album of the year in ''Pitchfork's'' year-end readers poll and also finished as one of the top-40 highest ranked/reviewed albums of the year based on ''Metacritic's'' tracking system.
The band completed a 46-city tour of Europe, U.S and Japan from September to November 2009, after which they disbanded.
In December 2022 the band announced a reunion tour slated for the spring of 2023.
Discography
* ''Snake's Got a Leg
''Snake's Got a Leg'' is the debut album of Sunset Rubdown. It was released in July 2005 on the Global Symphonic label.
Most of the material on this album was recorded by Spencer Krug
Spencer Krug ( ) (born May 4, 1977) is a Canadian musician ...
'' LP (2005) Global Symphonic
* '' Sunset Rubdown'' EP (2006) Global Symphonic
* ''Shut Up I Am Dreaming
''Shut Up I Am Dreaming'' is the second studio album by Sunset Rubdown, released in May 2006 on Absolutely Kosher Records. It is the first album showcasing the expanded Sunset Rubdown line-up, featuring new members Camilla Wynn Ingr, Michael Doe ...
'' LP (2006) Absolutely Kosher
* ''Random Spirit Lover
''Random Spirit Lover'' is Sunset Rubdown's third LP, released on October 9, 2007. The album marked Sunset Rubdown's change from the Absolutely Kosher Records label to the Bloomington, Indiana-based Jagjaguwar records. The album was recorded in ...
'' LP (2007) Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Jagjaguwar is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes ...
* ''Sunset Rubdown Introducing Moonface
''Sunset Rubdown Introducing Moonface'' is a two-song EP by Sunset Rubdown, which was released in April 2009.Tom BreihanSunset Rubdown New Album ''Dragonslayer'' ''Pitchfork'', March 26, 2009. The two-song "picture disc" was recorded at Spencer K ...
'' EP (2009) Aagoo Records
* '' Dragonslayer'' LP (2009) Jagjaguwar
Jagjaguwar is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Jagjaguwar is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes ...
Personnel
While all members of ''Sunset Rubdown'' resided in Montreal, Quebec, all are transplants from other parts of Canada. Spencer Krug, Michael Doerksen and Jordan Robson-Cramer are originally from British Columbia, with Camilla Wynne Ingr originally from Alberta and Mark Nicol from Ontario. * Spencer Krug - vocals, keys, guitar, kick drum * Camilla Wynne Ingr - vocals, percussion, keyboards, "Jane-of-all-trades" * Michael Doerksen - guitar, bass, synthesizers, drums, vocals * Jordan Robson-Cramer - drums, guitar, keyboards * Mark Nicol - bass, kalimba, drumsReferences
External links
;Media *Sunset Rubdown Daytrotter Session
Free MP3 Download
Daytrotter Encore Session (Free Songs)
Spencer Krug interviewed by Drowned in Sound, September 2009
Sunset Rubdown: Exclusive Interview, Part Two
Spencer and the band interviewed by Drowned in Sound, September 2009 ;Other
Artist page
at Jagjaguwar Records {{DEFAULTSORT:Sunset Rubdown Musical groups established in 2005 Musical groups from Montreal Canadian indie rock groups English-language musical groups from Quebec Jagjaguwar artists Musical groups disestablished in 2009 2005 establishments in Quebec 2009 disestablishments in Quebec