The Quails were an American

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band from

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. The band was formed in 1999 by Seth Lorinczi, formerly of

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, Jen Smith (credited as the inspiration behind the term riot grrrl) and Julianna Bright. They released three albums, the second of which, ''Atmosphere'' (2002), was praised for its "strangeness" and "artistic value" by Kerry L. Smith in ''

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'' magazine. The band toured with artists like Sleater Kinney, Tracy and the Plastics, Hella and Aislers Set. Their most performed venue was San Francisco's legendary Eagle Tavern, where they were affectionately dubbed the house band. After the band broke up, Lorinczi and Bright formed The Golden Bears, whose debut ''Wall To Wall'' is to be released on Amore!Phonics.

Line up

*Seth Lorinczi - bass *Julianna Bright -

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* Jen Smith -

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, vocals

Discography

*''We Are the Quails'' (Inconvenient Press & Recordings, 2001) *''Atmosphere'' (Inconvenient, 2002) *''The Song Is Love'' (

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, 2003)

References

External links

Interview with The QuailsThe Quails live in Houston, 2003, on YouTubeThe Quails "Listed"
in ''Dusted Magazine'' Punk rock groups from California Musical groups from San Francisco Riot grrrl bands {{US-punk-band-stub