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The Maggies
12+ albums
power popunder 2000 listeners
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A wikipedia-type definition of The Maggies might be: a modern rock band that existed from 1993-2002, and made beautiful, soaring power-pop; hooky anthems of pure heartbreak and hope with jagged edges that glisten in the hungover morning sun; songs and poetry above all, harmony above dischord, and something about the chord of G. An ambitious, productive band (5 cassette albums - remember those days?- a vinyl EP, 4 CD's) overlooked and overworked, hovering just barely under too many radars, signed with a well-funded, hopeful label that sadly died before the album was released, and not long after that the band itself broke up, after 3 major member changes, divorces, custody battles, fragmented tours and subtle paradigm shifts. The Maggies had 5 distinct eras: the original lineup, circa 1993, was lead-singer/songwriter Philip Price (now in Winterpills, and solo), Max Germer (now in School for the Dead and The Fawns), Julie Keller and Rich Dart. This lineup released 3 cassette-only albums ("Tulip", "Misinterpreted", "No Footprints In Heaven") before Julie and Rich left. In a short period of confusion in 1994, a 4-song vinyl EP was recorded ("Dance For Daddy"), with some hired guns on female vocals and drums... Stuart Wright, formerly drummer for Boston experimental pop group The Dambuilders, then joined the fray, and the 'Power Trio' period began. Released during this time were 3 more cassette-only albums ("Brittle", "Experimental Cinema" and "Summer's Gone"). In 1995, Adrian O
