Oxford Collapse
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Oxford Collapse were an indie rock
band from Brooklyn
, New York
. The members include Michael Pace on vocals & guitars, Dan Fetherston on drums and Adam Rizer on bass & vocals.
for the HCR label in 2002.
Shortly after they signed to Kanine Records
, a label based in New York City/Brooklyn, where they released their first full-length album Some Wilderness
in April 2004. This was followed by a remix of a track from the album titled "Melting the Ice Queen
" in July of that year.
In October, the band released a 7" vinyl EP, entitled Songs For The Singers Of Panthers
, on Discoloration Records before releasing their final effort from Kanine Records, A Good Ground
.
The band then signed to indie label Sub Pop
, where they released Remember The Night Parties
in October 2006. The album earned a 7.9 out of 10 from Pitchfork Media
, who also rated "Please Visit Your National Parks" 96th in their year-end "Top 100 Tracks of 2006" feature.
The latest studio album Bits
was released on August 5, 2008. They supported We Are Scientists
on their UK tour.
In June 2009, the band announced their split after eight years together as a band
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The members include Michael Pace on vocals & guitars, Dan Fetherston on drums and Adam Rizer on bass & vocals.
History
Oxford Collapse first released a limited press self-titled EPOxford Collapse (EP)
This EP by indie rock group Oxford Collapse was originally released in a limited pressing by the Hot Chubbs Records label. It has since been available from Kanine Records and Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "If It Dies in Peoria Then Who the Hell Cares?" - 3:19...
for the HCR label in 2002.
Shortly after they signed to Kanine Records
Kanine Records
Kanine Records is an independent record label based in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York started at the end of 2002 by Lio and Kay Kanine. Their first release, NY: The Next Wave, was a 20 track compilation featuring mostly unsigned and emerging acts from the area...
, a label based in New York City/Brooklyn, where they released their first full-length album Some Wilderness
Some Wilderness
Some Wilderness was originally released on Kanine Records in April 2004. It has since been made available by Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "Land!" - 4:45# "1991 Kids" - 3:42# "The Money You Have Is Maybe Too Little" - 3:33# "Cumberland Gap" - 4:24...
in April 2004. This was followed by a remix of a track from the album titled "Melting the Ice Queen
Melting the Ice Queen (remix)
- Track listing :# "Melting the Ice Queen" - 7:46 # "Fort Apache" - 4:51# "Celebrity Art Party" - 3:18-References:* *...
" in July of that year.
In October, the band released a 7" vinyl EP, entitled Songs For The Singers Of Panthers
Songs for the Singers of Panthers
Songs for the Singers of Panthers was a vinyl-only release that included the song "Proofreading", that would also appear on their next album, A Good Ground....
, on Discoloration Records before releasing their final effort from Kanine Records, A Good Ground
A Good Ground
A Good Ground is the second LP reseased by Oxford Collapse. It was originally released on Kanine Records, but has since been made available by Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "Empty Fields" – 1:10# "Prop Cars" – 3:01...
.
The band then signed to indie label Sub Pop
Sub Pop
Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
, where they released Remember The Night Parties
Remember the Night Parties
Remember the Night Parties is the third album by Oxford Collapse and their first to be released by Sub Pop.-Track listing:# "He'll Paint While We Play" - 3:21# "Please Visit Your National Parks" - 4:08# "Loser City" - 3:54...
in October 2006. The album earned a 7.9 out of 10 from Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, who also rated "Please Visit Your National Parks" 96th in their year-end "Top 100 Tracks of 2006" feature.
The latest studio album Bits
Bits (album)
Bits is the fourth and final album by Oxford Collapse. Two singles were released from the album, "The Birthday Wars" and "Young Love Delivers".-Track listing:All tracks by Oxford Collapse# "Electric Art" - 2:42# "The Birthday Wars" - 2:14...
was released on August 5, 2008. They supported We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists is a New York-based indie rock band that formed in Berkeley, California in 2000. Originally formed of Keith Murray on drums, Chris Cain playing bass guitar and Scott Lamb providing vocals and guitar, before Michael Tapper became drummer and Keith became vocalist and guitarist...
on their UK tour.
In June 2009, the band announced their split after eight years together as a band
Albums
- Some WildernessSome WildernessSome Wilderness was originally released on Kanine Records in April 2004. It has since been made available by Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "Land!" - 4:45# "1991 Kids" - 3:42# "The Money You Have Is Maybe Too Little" - 3:33# "Cumberland Gap" - 4:24...
(2004) Kanine RecordsKanine RecordsKanine Records is an independent record label based in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York started at the end of 2002 by Lio and Kay Kanine. Their first release, NY: The Next Wave, was a 20 track compilation featuring mostly unsigned and emerging acts from the area... - A Good GroundA Good GroundA Good Ground is the second LP reseased by Oxford Collapse. It was originally released on Kanine Records, but has since been made available by Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "Empty Fields" – 1:10# "Prop Cars" – 3:01...
(2005) Kanine RecordsKanine RecordsKanine Records is an independent record label based in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York started at the end of 2002 by Lio and Kay Kanine. Their first release, NY: The Next Wave, was a 20 track compilation featuring mostly unsigned and emerging acts from the area... - Remember the Night PartiesRemember the Night PartiesRemember the Night Parties is the third album by Oxford Collapse and their first to be released by Sub Pop.-Track listing:# "He'll Paint While We Play" - 3:21# "Please Visit Your National Parks" - 4:08# "Loser City" - 3:54...
(2006) Sub PopSub PopSub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene... - BitsBits (album)Bits is the fourth and final album by Oxford Collapse. Two singles were released from the album, "The Birthday Wars" and "Young Love Delivers".-Track listing:All tracks by Oxford Collapse# "Electric Art" - 2:42# "The Birthday Wars" - 2:14...
(2008) Sub PopSub PopSub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
EPs
- Oxford Collapse (EP)Oxford Collapse (EP)This EP by indie rock group Oxford Collapse was originally released in a limited pressing by the Hot Chubbs Records label. It has since been available from Kanine Records and Sub Pop.- Track listing :# "If It Dies in Peoria Then Who the Hell Cares?" - 3:19...
(2002) HRCHRCHRC may refer to:* Human Rights Campaign* Human Rights Commission* Human Rights Committee* Hugo Rafael Chávez* Hillary Rodham Clinton is sometimes referred to by her initials, HRC.* Hawaii Regional Cuisine* Hawaii regional cuisine* Hard Rock Cafe... - Songs for the Singers of PanthersSongs for the Singers of PanthersSongs for the Singers of Panthers was a vinyl-only release that included the song "Proofreading", that would also appear on their next album, A Good Ground....
(7", 2002) Discoloration Records - Melting the Ice Queen (remix)Melting the Ice Queen (remix)- Track listing :# "Melting the Ice Queen" - 7:46 # "Fort Apache" - 4:51# "Celebrity Art Party" - 3:18-References:* *...
(12", 2004) Kanine RecordsKanine RecordsKanine Records is an independent record label based in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York started at the end of 2002 by Lio and Kay Kanine. Their first release, NY: The Next Wave, was a 20 track compilation featuring mostly unsigned and emerging acts from the area... - The Hann-Byrd EP (12", 2008) Comedy Minus One
Singles
- "Decking the Classics" (2006, Version CityVersion CityVersion City is an American reggae record label and recording studio.Since its inception in New York City 1997 by local ska veteran King Django, it has changed its location to its current home in New Brunswick, New Jersey...
) - "Please Visit Your National Parks" (2006) Sub PopSub PopSub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
- "Spike of Bensonhurst" (2008, Flameshovel)
- "The Birthday Wars" (2008, Sub PopSub PopSub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
) - "Young Love Delivers" (2008, Sub PopSub PopSub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
) - "Oxford Collapse & Joggers split 7"" (2009, Cocktail Partner)