The Von Bondies
Rock / Alternative
Forming in Detroit in 2000, the Von Bondies were formerly known as the Baby Killers. Maintaining the Motor City's intense sound tradition, the Bondies settled on conceiving original sounds within the garage rock and alternative sways. Constituted by Jason Stollsteimer (vocals, guitar), Marcie Bolen (guitar), Carrie Smith (bass), and Don Blum(drums), the Bondies present a delirious compound of punk rock's fiery tunes driving through raving guitar riffs and strong rhythms. It Came From Japan and Nite Train emerged as the band's first recordings in late 2000, months before the quartet settled on recording their debut full-length disc. Lack of Communication, the crew's first album, offered in 2001 via the Sympathy for the Record Industry label, secured an important acclaim all across the local underground scene, acknowledging the band's compositions with even more projection. Following the release of the record in late 2001, the band entered an extensive European tour as the opening act for Detroit's White Stripes, therefore strengthening even more their on-growing recognition, not only in the U.S., but also in Europe.
Pawn Shoppe Heart is the major label debut album from The Von Bondies, the Detroit-based quartet whose provocative persona, unerring instincts and alluring approach to the essentials of great modern music have elevated their status as one of today's most influential and innovative young bands after just one independent release.
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