Ezra Furman and the Harpoons
Encyclopedia
Ezra Furman & the Harpoons are a four-piece rock band composed of Ezra Furman (vocals, guitar
) , Job Mukkada (bass guitar
), Adam Abrutyn (drums
), and Andrew Langer (guitar
).
in 2006. In June 2006, they self-released their first album, Beat Beat Beat, which was recorded in a series of college dorm rooms and engineered by former band member, Jahn Sood and Dave Kant from Outtake Records. In August 2007, the group signed with Minty Fresh Records for a two album contract and released their debut album Banging Down the Doors, produced by Brian Deck
for Minty Fresh Records. Banging Down The Doors was met with critical acclaim, making several best of 2007 lists.
Their second album, Inside the Human Body, was released in October 2008, and was also well received by critics. After their contract with Minty Fresh Records expired, they released a self-produced album titled Moon Face, which included live recordings and some of Ezra's solo work. When the album was ordered through the band's website, one could include a small passage about themselves, and as an addition to the album, the band would write a song singularly for the purchaser. After a flood of album sales, the band released the "green" edition of Moon Face, which did not include the custom track for a cheaper price. Their third studio album, Mysterious Power, was released on April 5, 2011.
During their years at Tufts University
, they played shows on the weekends in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and during the summers they toured around the United States. Currently, Ezra often plays solo shows, including songs from the band's albums and his solo work.
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) , Job Mukkada (bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), Adam Abrutyn (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
), and Andrew Langer (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
).
History
Ezra Furman and the Harpoons formed at Tufts UniversityTufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
in 2006. In June 2006, they self-released their first album, Beat Beat Beat, which was recorded in a series of college dorm rooms and engineered by former band member, Jahn Sood and Dave Kant from Outtake Records. In August 2007, the group signed with Minty Fresh Records for a two album contract and released their debut album Banging Down the Doors, produced by Brian Deck
Brian Deck
Brian Deck is an American music producer and member of band Red Red Meat. He co-founded Idful Studios in 1988. Since becoming a full time producer, Deck has worked with bands and artists including Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine, Califone, All Smiles, Fruit Bats , Gomez, The Grates, Holopaw, Baby & Hide,...
for Minty Fresh Records. Banging Down The Doors was met with critical acclaim, making several best of 2007 lists.
Their second album, Inside the Human Body, was released in October 2008, and was also well received by critics. After their contract with Minty Fresh Records expired, they released a self-produced album titled Moon Face, which included live recordings and some of Ezra's solo work. When the album was ordered through the band's website, one could include a small passage about themselves, and as an addition to the album, the band would write a song singularly for the purchaser. After a flood of album sales, the band released the "green" edition of Moon Face, which did not include the custom track for a cheaper price. Their third studio album, Mysterious Power, was released on April 5, 2011.
During their years at Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
, they played shows on the weekends in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and during the summers they toured around the United States. Currently, Ezra often plays solo shows, including songs from the band's albums and his solo work.
Albums
- Banging Down the Doors (2007)
- Inside the Human Body (2008)
- Mysterious PowerMysterious PowerMysterious Power is the follow up to 2008's critically acclaimed Inside the Human Body by Ezra Furman and the Harpoons. It was released on April 5, 2011...
(2011)