Wooden Shjips (pronounced "ships") is an American

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band from

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, California.

History

The project has released one EP and seven albums. Guitarist Ripley Johnson also plays in two side projects, including Moon Duo, formed in 2009 with Sanae Yamada. The group played at the 2010

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music festival in Monticello, New York in September 2010 at the request of film director

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. Johnson has also released solo music under the name Rose City Band. They are signed to Thrill Jockey records.

Musical style

Their sound has been described as experimental, minimalist, drone rock, and "spacey psychedelic rock". They have been compared to

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, The Black Angels and many more.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Wooden Shjips'' (2007) * ''Dos'' (2009) * ''West'' (2011) * ''Back to Land'' (2013) * '' V.'' (2018)

Compilation albums

* ''Vol. 1'' (2008) * '' Vol. 2'' (2010)

Singles and EPs

Self-released * ''Shrinking Moon For You'' (2006) * ''Holiday Cassingle cs'' (2008) via Sick Thirst * ''Dance, California'' (2006) * ''SOL '07'' (2007) * ''European Tour'' (split with The Heads)

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* ''Vampire Blues'' (2008) * ''Oh Tennenbaum'' / ''Auld Lang Syne'' (2010) * ''Tour of Australia and New Zealand'' (2010) via Mexican Summer * ''Contact'' (2009) via The Great Pop Supplement * ''Big City'' (Demo) / ''I Believe It'' (split with

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via Sub Pop * ''Loose Lips / Start To Dreaming'' (2007)

References

External links

Official website
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Discogs

BBC Artist page, including reviews and tracks played
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