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The Prayers
12+ albums
shoegazespotify
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There are at least three bands called "The Prayers". The first, the guitar band from Scotland, was active from 87-89 and released only two singles, released on Egg records, and one other song, released on a compilation. They were part of the late 80 UK sound captured on Egg, Creation, and Sarah records, but were grittier, with less of a purely pop sound, than their contemporaries. Egg Records released "Everything but the Cat", a compilation of their entire recorded output and several demos, in 2003. The more recent "The Prayers" is a nu jazz band from San Diego. Currently, the band consists of Brandon Welchez (Vocals/Guitar), Andrew Miller (Vocals/Guitar), Charles Rowland (Bass), and Joel Black (Drums). Unlike most bands out of San Diego, The Prayers in no way wish to emulate Drive Like Jehu. What they bring to the table is a melodic, poppy sound reminiscent of 60's bubblegum pop. Originally consisting of three of the members of San Diego's infamous jazz/hardcore hybrid The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower, Welchez recruited fellow musician and friend Andrew Miller as a second guitarist and backing vocals. After much contemplation, the band's drummer Brian Hill left the band to pursue other musical aspirations, and the band recruited Joel Black of Lion Fever. The sound of the Prayers is very different than that of the Plot. Welchez was once quoted saying “I'm sure a lot of Plot fans will hate The Prayers, but a lot of Plot fans are morons.” Welchez also said the
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Everything but the Rubber Cat
Still In A Dream: A Story Of Shoegaze 1988-1995
Through The Wilderness: A Tribute To Madonna
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EP - Get Free Music at RCRDLBL.com
Still In A Dream - A Story Of Shoegaze 1988-1995
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Souvenirs from Egg Records
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God Save The Prayers
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Blanco Y Negro Hits 07
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Demo - Get Free Music at RCRDLBL.com
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C89
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Demo