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formed in 1991. Their sound was described as "psychedelia-tinged alt country" and "country-skronk".

History

Formed in 1991 by Kevin Lane (vocals, guitar), Bob Spires (bass guitar), and Matt Lane (drums, vocals), the band did not release anything other than a self-released cassette until their self-titled 1999 debut album, by which time the line-up had expanded to include Chris Grehan (guitar, vocals) and Jason Gonzalez (keyboards, vocals).Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 926Mason, Stewart
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Discography

Albums

*''Scattered, Smothered, Covered and Chunked'' (1995), self-released cassette *''The Possibilities'' (1999), Backburner *''Way Out'' (2002), Parasol

Singles

*"Invisible" (2001), Seed & Feed

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Possibilities, The Indie rock musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Musical groups from Athens, Georgia