Bloody Chicletts
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Bloody Chicletts was a Canadian new wave, power pop band best known for their only album; 1996's Presenting...Bloody Chicletts.
, Alberta and moved to Vancouver's Kitsilano
neighborhood to escape the cold climate in Calgary, and to find additional musicians. Glen and Chad Reid are cousins, while Tracey was added to the lineup after the departures of drummers Kurt Dahle
(Age of Electric, Limblifter, the New Pornographers) and Glenn Kruger (the Paperboys, Mudgirl, Tariq
, Fidgital, the Real McKenzies). The band was influenced by The Police, The Cars, and Blondie
.
For short time in 1997, Glen Reid was a member of The Odds
.
at #184 in the 200 best power pop albums of all time list in his book Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide.
Presenting...Bloody Chicletts was mixed by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson
, and charted in Canada on the Canadian Campus Radio Chart, debuting at #30. The album spent 8 weeks on the chart and reached #21 in February 1997. Presenting...Bloody Chicletts was produced by drummer Kurt Dahle of Limblifter
who also drummed on the album.
"She's a Freak", the lead single from Presenting...Bloody Chicletts debuted at #29 on the RPM Alternative 30 charts on November 11, 1996, and stayed on the chart for 8 weeks, eventually reaching #13 in January 1997.
History
Bloody Chicletts consisted of guitarist/vocalist Glen Reid, keyboardist Devin Reschny, bassist Chad Reid ( Yoko Casionos) and drummer Gabe Tracey. Reid and Reschny were from CalgaryCalgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta and moved to Vancouver's Kitsilano
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is an upmarket neighbourhood on the West Side of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Known colloquially as "Kits", this neighborhood is home to many yuppies, young families and students as well as yoga studios, organic markets, cafes and Vancouver's Greektown. The primary...
neighborhood to escape the cold climate in Calgary, and to find additional musicians. Glen and Chad Reid are cousins, while Tracey was added to the lineup after the departures of drummers Kurt Dahle
Kurt Dahle
Kurt Dahle is a Canadian musician best known for his work as a drummer with the rock bands Age of Electric, Limblifter, and The New Pornographers....
(Age of Electric, Limblifter, the New Pornographers) and Glenn Kruger (the Paperboys, Mudgirl, Tariq
Tariq Hussain (musician)
Tariq Hussain , is a Canadian singer-songwriter and radio personality. Usually credited as Tariq he has released four albums in his musical career, is currently a host for CBC Radio 3, and a member of the eclectic musical ensemble Brasstronaut.Tariq was born in Cowansville, Quebec...
, Fidgital, the Real McKenzies). The band was influenced by The Police, The Cars, and Blondie
Blondie (band)
Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s...
.
For short time in 1997, Glen Reid was a member of The Odds
Odds (band)
Odds are a Canadian alternative rock band. The band's power pop style has been frequently compared to that of contemporaries such as Squeeze, Elvis Costello, Weezer, Tom Petty, Sloan, The Clash, XTC, Franz Ferdinand, and The Tubes.-Odds :...
.
Presenting...Bloody Chicletts
In 2008 Presenting...Bloody Chicletts was ranked by John M. BorackJohn M. Borack
John M. Borack is a music critic and musician from California.-Writer:Borack's reviews, columns and feature articles have appeared in periodicals such as Goldmine, Amplifier, The Garden Grove Journal, Audities and Popsided...
at #184 in the 200 best power pop albums of all time list in his book Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide.
Presenting...Bloody Chicletts was mixed by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson
Garth Richardson
Garth "GGGarth" Richardson is a Canadian music producer and engineer. He is the son of renowned Canadian music producer Jack Richardson . Jack was a pioneer of the music recording industry in the 60's and 70's...
, and charted in Canada on the Canadian Campus Radio Chart, debuting at #30. The album spent 8 weeks on the chart and reached #21 in February 1997. Presenting...Bloody Chicletts was produced by drummer Kurt Dahle of Limblifter
Limblifter
Limblifter is a Canadian alternative rock group from Vancouver, formed in 1996.-History:The group was originally formed by brothers Ryan Dahle and Kurt Dahle, as a side project from their main band, Age of Electric, along with a third member, Ian Somers...
who also drummed on the album.
"She's a Freak", the lead single from Presenting...Bloody Chicletts debuted at #29 on the RPM Alternative 30 charts on November 11, 1996, and stayed on the chart for 8 weeks, eventually reaching #13 in January 1997.