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The Natural History (band)
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The Natural History was a band composed of Tepper brothers singer–guitarist Max and bassist Julian, along with drummer Derek Vockins. After playing locally in the New York area and self-recording their own three-song EP, The Natural History caught the ear of local NYC label Startime International
, whose roster includes Brendan Benson
, The Walkmen
, The French Kicks, among others. Recording with Greg Talenfeld at Stonehouse studio in Nyack, New York
, the band released the finished product as a self-titled EP in July 2002. The EP was promoted with a year-full of touring with Enon
and Spoon
, whereupon the band also found time to record their debut full-length effort Beat Beat Heartbeat
, which was released in May 2003.
In 2004, The Natural History recorded a second album called People That I Meet
, which was due in the spring of 2005; however, the band soon split from their record label Startime International, and the record's release was postponed indefinitely. Finally, after nearly two years of fishing for a new record label, the record was self-released by the band in November 2007. One of the songs that ended up on the album, "Don't You Ever", was covered by Spoon
on their sixth studio album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
. Spoon also included The Natural History's original version of "Don't You Ever" on their EP, Don't You Evah which was released on April 8, 2008.
After People That I Meet
was completed in 2004, Derek Vockins left the band to raise a family. He was replaced with 19 year old drummer Tim McCoy (who later went on to play with Brooklyn jangle pop band the Isles). The band also added a second guitarist, Brooklyn based John Caselli (Bravo Silva, Henry Wolfe, White Bear). The newly formed quartet toured the East Coast and Midwest in the Spring of 2005, and followed up that summer with a 3 week tour of England, Norway and Sweden that summer. The new line-up never took wings, and the band dissolved shortly after. As of March 2009, there are no plans for the band to get back together.
Startime International
Startime International is an imprint of Columbia Records in New York City started and run by Isaac Green.-History:Green moved to Los Angeles and out of his apartment started the label, armed with one band, the French Kicks...
, whose roster includes Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson is an American musician and songwriter. He sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs....
, The Walkmen
The Walkmen
The Walkmen are an American indie rock band, with members based in New York City and Philadelphia. The band formed in 2000 with three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater—Paul Maroon , Walter Martin , and Matt Barrick —and two from The Recoys, Peter Bauer and Hamilton Leithauser . All but Bauer...
, The French Kicks, among others. Recording with Greg Talenfeld at Stonehouse studio in Nyack, New York
Nyack, New York
Nyack is a village in the towns of Orangetown and Clarkstown in Rockland County, New York, United States, located north of South Nyack; east of Central Nyack; south of Upper Nyack and west of the Hudson River, approximately 19 miles north of the Manhattan boundary, it is an inner suburb of New...
, the band released the finished product as a self-titled EP in July 2002. The EP was promoted with a year-full of touring with Enon
Enon
Enon was an indie rock band founded by John Schmersal, Rick Lee and Steve Calhoon. Currently, Enon is situated in Philadelphia, though the band is known for being part of the New York music scene.-Biography:...
and Spoon
Spoon (band)
Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...
, whereupon the band also found time to record their debut full-length effort Beat Beat Heartbeat
Beat Beat Heartbeat
Beat Beat Heartbeat was the first full-length album released by The Natural History on May 20, 2003.-Track listing:# "Facts Are" - 2:33# "Watch This House" - 1:43# "The Right Hand" - 2:58# "It's a Law" - 1:46# "Broken Language" - 1:45...
, which was released in May 2003.
In 2004, The Natural History recorded a second album called People That I Meet
People That I Meet
People That I Meet is The Natural History's second full length album. The album was recorded in 2004 and slated for a 2005 release date. However, the band soon split from their record label Startime International, and the album's release was put on hold...
, which was due in the spring of 2005; however, the band soon split from their record label Startime International, and the record's release was postponed indefinitely. Finally, after nearly two years of fishing for a new record label, the record was self-released by the band in November 2007. One of the songs that ended up on the album, "Don't You Ever", was covered by Spoon
Spoon (band)
Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...
on their sixth studio album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga is the sixth studio album by Austin, Texas indie rock band Spoon. It was released on Merge Records on July 10, 2007 to considerable critical acclaim. Its cover art comes from a portrait of artist/sculptor Lee Bontecou, taken by Italian photographer Ugo Mulas in 1963...
. Spoon also included The Natural History's original version of "Don't You Ever" on their EP, Don't You Evah which was released on April 8, 2008.
After People That I Meet
People That I Meet
People That I Meet is The Natural History's second full length album. The album was recorded in 2004 and slated for a 2005 release date. However, the band soon split from their record label Startime International, and the album's release was put on hold...
was completed in 2004, Derek Vockins left the band to raise a family. He was replaced with 19 year old drummer Tim McCoy (who later went on to play with Brooklyn jangle pop band the Isles). The band also added a second guitarist, Brooklyn based John Caselli (Bravo Silva, Henry Wolfe, White Bear). The newly formed quartet toured the East Coast and Midwest in the Spring of 2005, and followed up that summer with a 3 week tour of England, Norway and Sweden that summer. The new line-up never took wings, and the band dissolved shortly after. As of March 2009, there are no plans for the band to get back together.
Band members
- Max Tepper – Guitar, vocals
- Julian Tepper – Bass
- Derek Vockins – Drums (2001–04)
- Tim McCoy – Drums (2004–05)
- John Caselli – Guitar (2004–05)
- Sean Hogan – Melodica (2004–06)
Albums
- The Natural History (EP) 20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
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(LP) 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
Startime InternationalStartime InternationalStartime International is an imprint of Columbia Records in New York City started and run by Isaac Green.-History:Green moved to Los Angeles and out of his apartment started the label, armed with one band, the French Kicks... - People That I MeetPeople That I MeetPeople That I Meet is The Natural History's second full length album. The album was recorded in 2004 and slated for a 2005 release date. However, the band soon split from their record label Startime International, and the album's release was put on hold...
(LP) 20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
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Trivia
- Max and Julian Tepper are both sons of 1980s songwriter Robert TepperRobert TepperRobert Tepper is an American singer, best known for his hit song "No Easy Way Out" from the Rocky IV motion picture soundtrack.Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Tepper moved to New York where he became a staff writer...
, who is most notably known for his 1980 hit "Into the Night" (which reached no. 11 on the Billboard chartsBillboard chartsThe Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
and earned Robert a Grammy Awards nomination), and also for his 1986 hit "No Easy Way Out" (which found its way on the Rocky IVRocky IVRocky IV is a 1985 American film written by, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the fourth and most financially successful entry in the Rocky franchise...
soundtrack).