The Love Language is an American

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band from

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, headed by Stuart McLamb.

Origin

The Love Language began after frontman Stuart McLamb's first band, The Capulets, broke up. Following a breakup with his girlfriend, McLamb went on a drinking binge and then retreated to his parents' house, where he began recording a series of demos.Hot New Band: The Love Language
interview with Spin magazine These songs were originally intended to be heard only by McLamb's ex-girlfriend and a handful of friends,The Love Language
the love language at Merge Records but the demos expanded into a full recording project.The Love Language: Stu McLamb's Take on Pop
interview with Crib Notes of "Creative Loafing"

Music

McLamb's first album, ''The Love Language'', was released under Bladen County Records. Recorded entirely by McLamb, the album caught the attention of fellow North Carolina rockers,

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, who asked The Love Language to open for them. To play live, McLamb formed a band with Kate Thompson (keyboard), Jeff Chapple (guitar), Josh Pope (bass), Tom Simpson (drums), and his brother Jordan McLamb (drums, acoustic guitar). The Love Language was then signed to

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and released their second album ''Libraries'' in July 2010. Unlike the first album, ''Libraries'' was recorded in a traditional studio with help from producer

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. Burton was also recruited to play guitar while touring along with Missy, Jordan, Kevin, and Justin Rodermond (bass).

Discography

References

External links

Official website

Interview with Aquarium Drunkard
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