Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
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Volcano, I'm Still Excited!![1] is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York (originally from Austin, Texas). Their name is reportedly inspired by the Tom Hanks film Joe Versus the Volcano,[2] though the band has never revealed the inspiration for the name.[3]
History
The band can trace their beginnings back to 1998. At the time, Duplass was touring the country in support of his solo debut, Small Hands. This earned him a record deal with Mercury Records.[4] After another solo release, Duplass moved from Austin to New York City to pursue his music career. Shortly after arriving in New York, Duplass was diagnosed with tendinitis in both of his arms, and was told that playing the guitar would further aggravate his injury.[5] Wanting to remain in music, Duplass enrolled in City College of New York to study composition.[6] He turned to playing the organ as it was the only instrument which he was able to play pain-free.[7]
Duplass returned to Texas in late 2002 to record songs he had written. This resulted in Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!'s debut EP, Carbon Copy. While touring to support this release, the band was noticed by Polyvinyl, who released the group's full-length eponymous debut.
Other pursuits
In addition to their activities with Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, the individual band members have collaborated with other artists. Craig Montoro contributed to Mates of State's 2003 release Team Boo as well as Sufjan Stevens's Come On Feel The Illinoise in 2005.[8]
References
- ^ Borolla, Caroline, Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Goldstein, Hartley, Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Album Review, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Shvartsman, Dan, Volcano, I'm Still Excited!! Interview, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Sendra, Tim, All Music Guide/MSN Music Biography, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Polyvinyl Biography, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Wallen, Doug, Three For Fighting, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Lindsay, Cam, In Music We Trust Review, retrieved 2007-09-15
- ^ Ford, Jon, BBC Album of the Day, retrieved 2007-09-15