- The Drownout
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Drownout
Landscape = Yes
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Atlanta, Georgia
Genre =Indie rock New Wave
Years_active = 2005–present
Label = Unsigned
URL = http://www.thedrownout.com/
Current_members = Jason Jones
Matt Lynch
Matt Baum
Justin Marchan
Past_members = Greg Trumbull
Heather Johnston
Ryan LandryThe Drownout is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia that was founded in 2005 by guitarist/vocalist Jason Jones. A part of the newest wave of
New Wave -inspired bands, the group distinguishes itself within that genre by combining an unapologetic musicality with a high-energy performance that one would typically only expect from ahardcore punk band. Their musical style has drawn critical comparisons toInterpol ,Muse andThe Killers . [http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=121304064644348&z_Issue_ID=11012805083421226&ShowArchiveArticle_ID=11012805084110220&Year=2008]Although their early work on the self-released debut full-length "In Flagrante Delicto" is more hard rock-flavored, the 2008 release of The Drownout's follow-up EP, "Paper Trails and Binds", exhibits a gradual metamorphosis toward dancier tracks such as the album's first single, High Waters. Early reviews of Paper Trails and Binds have been overly positive with critics hailing the album as "one of [2008's] most infectious rock-dance albums." [http://www.atlantamusicblog.com/news/2008/09/party-with-the.html]
The Drownout's live performance has been characterized as both "high-energy" [http://www.myspace.com/thedrownout] and "dynamic." [http://www.atlantamusicblog.com/news/2008/09/party-with-the.html] In 2007, the band garnered critical attention for their stage show, winning top honor in the
99x Last Band Standing competition.The band currently consists of Jones, drummer Matt Lynch, synth player Matt Baum and bassist Justin Marchan.
Discography
* "In Flagrante Delicto" (2006)
* "Paper Trails and Binds EP" (2008)External links
* [http://www.thedrownout.com Official site]
*References
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