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The band formed in 1995 and released their first album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story in 2000. Their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie renaissance . In 2001 and 2002, they released the EPs Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique and Protest, respectively, as well as a collection of unreleased songs, Nor the Dahlias. In 2003 they released their second full-length album No Cities Left in Canada, and a string of highly anticipated shows at SXSW ‘04 launched their international career.
The Dears toured extensively across Canada, USA, UK, Europe, Japan and Australia supporting the international release of No Cities Left and returned to the studio to record in 2005. Gang of Losers was released in 2006, and was well-received by the press .
The lineup of the band is fluid and changes frequently. The band’s core member is founder and lead singer Murray Lightburn. The group has recently seen some departures, with a new lineup to be announced . Two new touring members, Lisa Smith and Laura Wills of the band Pony Up, were announced in September 2008.
The Dears have had high-profile gigs as opening act for Sloan, The Tragically Hip, Keane, The Secret Machines, and Morrissey, to whom Lightburn is often compared. Their music has been described as a cross between The Smiths, Serge Gainsbourg and Joy Division with Lightburn’s singing voice being likened to Morrissey as well as Blur’s Damon Albarn. The complexity of the music and arrangements has also been compared to Radiohead, Jethro Tull and early Genesis. The Dears’ powerful live shows have been described as: “…the sonic equivalent of seeing the face of God .”
The band formed in 1995 and released their first album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story in 2000. Their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie renaissance . In 2001 and 2002, they released the EPs Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique and Protest, respectively, as well as a collection of unreleased songs, Nor the Dahlias. In 2003 they released their second full-length album No Cities Left in Canada, and a string of highly anticipated shows at SXSW ‘04 launched their international career.
The Dears toured extensively across Canada, USA, UK, Europe, Japan and Australia supporting the international release of No Cities Left and returned to the studio to record in 2005. Gang of Losers was released in 2006, and was well-received by the press .
The lineup of the band is fluid and changes frequently. The band’s core member is founder and lead singer Murray Lightburn. The group has recently seen some departures, with a new lineup to be announced . Two new touring members, Lisa Smith and Laura Wills of the band Pony Up, were announced in September 2008.
The Dears have had high-profile gigs as opening act for Sloan, The Tragically Hip, Keane, The Secret Machines, and Morrissey, to whom Lightburn is often compared. Their music has been described as a cross between The Smiths, Serge Gainsbourg and Joy Division with Lightburn’s singing voice being likened to Morrissey as well as Blur’s Damon Albarn. The complexity of the music and arrangements has also been compared to Radiohead, Jethro Tull and early Genesis. The Dears’ powerful live shows have been described as: “…the sonic equivalent of seeing the face of God .”
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Edvardoz escreveu:
Not so bad) love them!
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kleimoment escreveu:
норм так)
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MaylsonUFMS escreveu:
é muito amor nessa banda.
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George336 escreveu:
I agree with the last poster. Murray's voice does sound like Damon's and often like Morrissey's but I doubt that his vocal characteristics were deliberately manufactured. The Dears are a hugely under-rated band who probably won't get their big moment. That's a great pity.
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ijkidd escreveu:
Sorry but I am always reminded of Damon Albarn, especially the "Blur" album period. Its what switched me on to The Dears around the "No Cities Left" era when "We Can Have It" got heavy rotation on 6music. Still taking a while to warm to "Degeneration Street", some of it too strident and screechy for me, but persisting and its growing on me, as "Gang of Losers" did too.
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falloftroys escreveu:
Goooood stuff.
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noodlesito escreveu:
Alq le gusta The Dears, mi usuario de Spotify: Noodlesito
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YoungHeretic escreveu:
Disclaimer is by far the best song they have ever done.
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bruitigor escreveu:
The best album of 2011 so far. [3]
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martynfm escreveu:
I've just dug out 'No Cities Left' & listened to it today for the first time in ages. Shame on me, it's a great album,nicely constructed songs & great vocals. I agree with 'OmaRockR', The Dears sound like 'The Dears'. Must now seek out the other albums.
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MaylsonUFMS escreveu:
The best album of 2011 so far. [2]
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joaotsantos escreveu:
Hi everybody! You can vote in this band/artist in this group: The Canadian Rock League. In this group competes the best rock bands/artists from Canada to determine the best artists from this country. Every week have a new voting, so don't forget it. http://www.last.fm/group/The+Canadian+Rock+League
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OmaRockR escreveu:
Stop comparing The Dears with other bands, specially the voice of Murray. The Dears sounds like The Dears. PERIOD
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InASafePlace escreveu:
People from Canada unite! Vote social on monday! We need to counter the Conservatives! Be your vote NPD, BLOC or Green, we need it! Even better, visit projectdemocracy.ca to know who has the most chances of beating a conservative candidate in your riding!
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tinybluebox escreveu:
Borderline on Monday was the best gig I've ever been to. Shook Natalia's hand and said thanks for everything.
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kotohime escreveu:
I saw them live yesterday, they were soooo awesome! I had a great evening!
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shawzie16 escreveu:
This band sucks.
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Seano_67 escreveu:
Oh yeah, and Find Our Way To Freedom = WOW. What a song, and I love the way these guys make use of the piano in their music.
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Seano_67 escreveu:
Love the singer's voice. It reminds me of the singer from Elbow, which is never a bad thing. Good stuff, and very creative too with some of the instrumentation and orchestral elements to their music.
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Avantgardian escreveu:
It's a good listen. "No Cities Left" is still my favorite but all their albums are listenable and fun.
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Canadian Music Fest 2012
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Notícias
Murray Lightburn in Montreal on 11/25/11
25 Nov 2011 | de www.thedears.org
Artist: Murray Lightburn
Date: Friday, November 25th 2011
Time: 7:00pm
City: Montreal
Venue: Bain Mathieu
Country: CA
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Notes: POP Montreal & Save the Children Canada
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