Dufus (band)
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Dufus is an American band, led by Seth Faergolzia since 1997. The band is known (affectionately) for their revolving door membership, where they may start one tour with two members, and the next with upwards of twenty.http://earz-mag.com/2008/01/seth-hebert-faergoliza-dufus-interview/ Seth Faergolzia (Seth Hebert) is the mainstay of the group but sometimes tours as a solo artist. He is also a sculptor, clothing designer and author.
The music itself is difficult to pin down, as it is primarily experimental in nature, but still manages to maintain a melodic centre. Justin Cober-Lake, in his 1:3:1 review for PopMatters
puts it simply, "If all this sounds crazy to you, you're on the right track."
The music itself is difficult to pin down, as it is primarily experimental in nature, but still manages to maintain a melodic centre. Justin Cober-Lake, in his 1:3:1 review for PopMatters
PopMatters
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puts it simply, "If all this sounds crazy to you, you're on the right track."
Dufus
- King Astronaut (2007)
- Legend of Walnut (2007)
- Bristol Hills Music Camp Experimental Orchestra (2007. Whprwhil Records)
- The Last Classed BlastThe Last Classed BlastThe Last Classed Blast is a 2006 album by American band, Dufus, released on October 16.-Track listing:# "Dawn Crusade"# "Babylon Com"# "Tutu"# "Innabarabie"# "Dissassemblement Hymn"# "Exponential"# "Heaven Is Waiting"# "Balloon Rocking Chair"...
(2006. Iron Man) - Ball of DesignBall of DesignBall of Design is an album by Dufus, released October 26, 2004.-Track listing:#Freedom#Wut Kolors#Wrinkle#Radiation#Specinal#Deemon#Pakistan Enellellope#Addictive#Kids#Civil War#Sunchein-External links:*[ Ball of Design] at Allmusic...
(2004. ROIRROIRROIR , or Reach Out International Records, is a New York City-based record label founded in 1979 by Neil Cooper.ROIR was founded the same year that the Sony Walkman launched, and initially, the label exclusively distributed its releases in cassette format...
) - 1:3:1 (2002. ROIRROIRROIR , or Reach Out International Records, is a New York City-based record label founded in 1979 by Neil Cooper.ROIR was founded the same year that the Sony Walkman launched, and initially, the label exclusively distributed its releases in cassette format...
) - Neuborns (2001. Iron Man)
- Funderwear (2000)
- Th!s Revolution (1999)
- Eee-Lai-FoNt (1997)
Seth Faergolzia (solo albums)
- Seth Faergolzia: Don't Call Me Hippie (2003)
- Quankmeyer Faergolzia (2000)
- Seth Faergolzia: Brand Purpose Syndrome (1998)
External links
- Village Voice New York article on the band during their 2003 tour to Promote 1:3:1
- Band's official site including tour date information for international touring
- [ Allmusic guide]
- Last FM Biography
- Dufus collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
's live music archive - Interview with Seth Hebert-Faergoliza on Earz Magazine, 2008