Innaway
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Innaway is an American
psychedelic rock
band from Southern California
formed in 2001. In 2002, their demo was pressed in limited quantities by German label Audiolith Records
but there wasn't a US release until 2005 when Some Records
released a self-titled album by the band. Critical reviews were positive for the debut with music critic John Brady selecting it as one of the top three records of 2005 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5055013 for NPR's
Day to Day
show. The band then spent some time on the road supporting the album touring with likes of Echo & the Bunnymen
and The Brian Jonestown Massacre
. In 2007 they released a 12" E.P. on Prime Directive Records
. In 2011, they released their followup LP on Prime Directive Records
called Innaway 2. The band recently toured with the reunited Rival Schools
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
band from Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
formed in 2001. In 2002, their demo was pressed in limited quantities by German label Audiolith Records
Audiolith Records
Audiolith Records is a German Independent record label from Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, which publishes mainly Electronic music and Indie rock. While its musical style varies, the label's focus certainly is on Electropunk, where it has developed significant influence on the German music scene.- History...
but there wasn't a US release until 2005 when Some Records
Some Records
Some Records is an independent record label in New York City whose acts include Earl Greyhound, Innaway, Hot Water Music, Walking Concert, Six Going on Seven, Form of Rocket, The New Transit Direction, The Exit, The Ghost and Rebecca Schiffman....
released a self-titled album by the band. Critical reviews were positive for the debut with music critic John Brady selecting it as one of the top three records of 2005 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5055013 for NPR's
NPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
Day to Day
Day to Day
Day to Day was a one-hour weekday American radio newsmagazine distributed by National Public Radio , and produced by NPR in collaboration with Slate. Madeleine Brand served as host since 2006...
show. The band then spent some time on the road supporting the album touring with likes of Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas had joined as the band's drummer, and their debut...
and The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American eclectic musical group led by Anton Newcombe, whose music spans multiple genres including psychedelia, electronica, folk music, blues, experimental music, and many others....
. In 2007 they released a 12" E.P. on Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
. In 2011, they released their followup LP on Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records
Prime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
called Innaway 2. The band recently toured with the reunited Rival Schools
Rival Schools (band)
Rival Schools are a post-hardcore band from New York signed to Photo Finish Records, featuring Walter Schreifels on vocals and guitar; Ian Love on guitar; Cache Tolman on bass guitar; and Sam Siegler on drums....
.
Personnel
- Jim Schwartz - vocals/keyboards/guitar
- Barry Fader - guitar/backup vocals
- Reid Black - keyboards/guitar
- Darrick Rasmussen - bass
- Gabe Palmer - drums
- Maori Konishi - keyboards/saxophone (2001-2002)
Singles & EP's
- (20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
) - The Ghost Admirers (EP) (Audiolith RecordsAudiolith RecordsAudiolith Records is a German Independent record label from Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, which publishes mainly Electronic music and Indie rock. While its musical style varies, the label's focus certainly is on Electropunk, where it has developed significant influence on the German music scene.- History...
) - (20052005 in music-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
) - Rise (single) (Some RecordsSome RecordsSome Records is an independent record label in New York City whose acts include Earl Greyhound, Innaway, Hot Water Music, Walking Concert, Six Going on Seven, Form of Rocket, The New Transit Direction, The Exit, The Ghost and Rebecca Schiffman....
) - (20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
) - Tired of Waiting (EP) (Prime Directive RecordsPrime Directive RecordsPrime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
)
Albums
- (20052005 in music-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
) - Innaway (Some RecordsSome RecordsSome Records is an independent record label in New York City whose acts include Earl Greyhound, Innaway, Hot Water Music, Walking Concert, Six Going on Seven, Form of Rocket, The New Transit Direction, The Exit, The Ghost and Rebecca Schiffman....
) - (2011) - Innaway 2 (Prime Directive RecordsPrime Directive RecordsPrime Directive Records is an independent record label based in Balboa, CA. Started in 1997, the label is notable for releasing the debut albums of a number of bands which would go on to success in the hardcore punk and metalcore genre....
)
External links
- Myspace
- Some Records - US label
- Speak n Spell Records - Australian label
- Prime Directive Records - Released "Tired Of Waiting" 12" E.P. and "Innaway 2" LP
- Audiolith Records - Released "Ghost Admirers" 12" E.P.
- Timecode Entertainment - Innaway Videos
- NPR sound clip - Day to Day show's top albums of 2005
Trivia
- Jim Schwartz played bass in AdamantiumAdamantium (band)-History:Adamantium formed in 1996 after the demise of the band Collapse. In that year, a demo cassette was recorded and a small local fan base was formed. In 1997, the band released the "Tradition" 7" E.P. on Prime Directive Records / Softcore...
, Give Until Gone, and Triceratops. Barry Fader played guitar in Function and Blackspot, and drums in Eleven Thirty-Four. Darrick Rasmussen played bass in Eleven Thirty-Four. Reid Black played guitar in Eleven-Thirty Four, and bass in Mike V and The Rats, and The Third Degree. Gabe Palmer played drums in The AquabatsThe AquabatsThe Aquabats are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Orange County, California. They have released five full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. They are best known for their mythology, in which they claim to be superheroes on a quest to save the world from evil through music...
as the fictional character "Dr. Rock" on their album "The Aquabats! vs. the Floating Eye of Death!The Aquabats! vs. the Floating Eye of Death!The Aquabats! vs. The Floating Eye of Death! and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 1 is the third studio album from American band The Aquabats, released in 1999 on Goldenvoice Records.-Overview:...
".
- The song "Rise" is featured on the soundtrack for the David ArquetteDavid ArquetteDavid Arquette is an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, fashion designer, and occasional professional wrestler. A member of the Arquette acting family, he first became known during the mid 1990s after starring in several Hollywood films, such as the Scream series, Wild Bill and...
-directed movie, The TripperThe TripperThe Tripper is a 2007 slasher film which was directed by David Arquette and stars Jaime King, Thomas Jane and Lukas Haas.-Synopsis:The film is a nostalgic homage to the exploitation films of Wes Craven and Tobe Hooper that follows a group of free-loving hippies who escape to a modern-day Woodstock...
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- "Stolen Days", "Tiny Brains", and "Threathawk" are featured in Tony Hawk's Secret Skatepark Tour 3 skate video.