Stars Of Track And Field

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Stars of Track and Field is a three-piece indie pop band from Portland, Oregon, currently on Wind-Up Records. Their name is in reference to the Belle and Sebastian song of the same name. The band's latest album, titled A Time For Lions, was released September 1, 2009. When Stars of Track and Field found themselves without a bassist a couple of years ago, the Portland, Oregon-based band didn't follow the typical steps to find a replacement. No want-ads were placed; no attempts were made to recruit from other bands and nobody within the group switched instruments. Instead, the band opted for the path less traveled: they went digital. “Our initial motivation was two fold; a chance to stretch our boundaries and break from the conventional rock format, and avoid the frustration of rehearsing bass player after bass player,” says Jason Bell. Stars of Track and Field had become an entirely different band, one that keenly opted to straddle the divide of vintage analog and cutting-edge digital, merging the best of yesterday and tomorrow into a succinct musical package. “We could finally embrace all of our influences,” says Kevin Calaba, “and add the colors of Aphex Twin and early Pink Floyd to a palette that already included the Beatles and My Bloody Valentine.” Adds Dan Orvik, “between the three of us there are many influences, the musical direction could go anywhere.” If the anthemic rock aesthetic found on the full-length feels somewhat melancholic, then similarly bittersweet is

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Centuries Before Love And War

A Time For Lions

A Time for Lions (Bonus Track Version)

You Came Here for Sunset Last Year

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Stars of Track and Field

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Centuries Before Love & War

Alternative Times Vol 112

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Indie/Rock Playlist: September

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Indie/Rock Playlist: February

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Promo Only Modern Rock Radio August

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Promo Only Modern Rock Radio February

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A Time For Lions - Bonus Track Version

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