Lincoln (band)
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Lincoln was an American alternative rock
band consisting of four members: Chris Temple (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Gonzalo Martinez De La Cotera (drums), Danny Weinkauf
(bass), and Dan Miller (guitar). They were based in New York City
. The band broke up in 1998 after releasing only one album, Lincoln.
car driving in "Sucker", drug habits in "Straight", the burden of keeping up appearances in "Unhappy" to an anti-anthem for Temple's hometown Carversville, Pennsylvania
in "Carversville". The album got positive reviews, both from critics and fans. Gary Graff of the San Francisco Chronicle
wrote that the album put Lincoln on a short list of "quirky pop groups that know how to wrap their irreverence in irresistible songs." The Patriot Ledger
s critic wrote that "Lincoln explores the same nerdy pop domain as their mentors, They Might Be Giants, with clever lyrics and slightly skewed rock." In a positive review, Entertainment Weekly
compared the band's songs to "long-lost '70s Top 40 hits."
, Susanna Hoffs
and Marcy Playground
. (Although they toured together, Lincoln did not take its name from They Might Be Giants' album Lincoln
.) In a review of one of the performances, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
wrote that Lincoln "specializes more in charisma and less in invention: While lead singer Chris Temple is endearing, his band's music is mostly guitar-oriented pop. It's mostly harmless but quite memorable."
in the fall of 1998, guitarist Miller left the band. They played at least one concert (in Atlanta) with only the three remaining members, but then the band broke up. Dan Miller and Danny Weinkauf went on to join They Might Be Giants
. Gonzalo "Gonz" Martinez de la Cotera became drummer of Marcy Playground
, replacing Dan Rieser, but left the band before their 2009 tour. Chris Temple went on to pursue his solo career, as he also contributed a song for the film Welcome to the Dollhouse
.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band consisting of four members: Chris Temple (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Gonzalo Martinez De La Cotera (drums), Danny Weinkauf
Danny Weinkauf
Danny Weinkauf is a New York based musician and composer who is a member of They Might Be Giants , a band which won a best children's album Grammy award for the album Here Come the 123s. He has been TMBG's bassist since the late 90s. He previously performed in a band called Lincoln along with Dan...
(bass), and Dan Miller (guitar). They were based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. The band broke up in 1998 after releasing only one album, Lincoln.
Lincoln (self-titled album) (1997)
Formed by singer-songwriter Chris Temple, a former landscaper, the band released their first and only (self-titled) album in 1997. The album was noted to show versatility in songwriting, ranging from alt-pop to country-rock to synth-pop. The lyrics were often observations of life, ranging from relationships (and their end) in "Stop" and "Wish you were dead" via hedonisticHedonism
Hedonism is a school of thought which argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. In very simple terms, a hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure .-Etymology:The name derives from the Greek word for "delight" ....
car driving in "Sucker", drug habits in "Straight", the burden of keeping up appearances in "Unhappy" to an anti-anthem for Temple's hometown Carversville, Pennsylvania
Carversville, Pennsylvania
Carversville is an unincorporated community in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, approximately 45 miles north of Philadelphia. It was originally a Lenape gathering placed called Aquetong more than 300 years ago the area's land was granted to James Harrison and Joseph...
in "Carversville". The album got positive reviews, both from critics and fans. Gary Graff of the San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
thumb|right|upright|The Chronicle Building following the [[1906 San Francisco earthquake|1906 earthquake]] and fireThe San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper serving primarily the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, but distributed throughout Northern and Central California,...
wrote that the album put Lincoln on a short list of "quirky pop groups that know how to wrap their irreverence in irresistible songs." The Patriot Ledger
The Patriot Ledger
The Patriot Ledger is a daily afternoon newspaper published in Quincy, Massachusetts and serving the South Shore. Its circulation is 55,000 on weekdays and 63,000 for its Weekend edition which is published on Saturday mornings....
s critic wrote that "Lincoln explores the same nerdy pop domain as their mentors, They Might Be Giants, with clever lyrics and slightly skewed rock." In a positive review, Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
compared the band's songs to "long-lost '70s Top 40 hits."
Tours
On tours, Lincoln opened for They Might Be GiantsThey Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
, Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American vocalist, guitarist and actress. She is best known as a member of the all-female pop band The Bangles.-Early life:...
and Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak , Dylan Keefe , and Shlomi Lavie . The band is best known for their 1997 hit "Sex and Candy".-Early years:...
. (Although they toured together, Lincoln did not take its name from They Might Be Giants' album Lincoln
Lincoln (album)
Lincoln is the second album by the band They Might Be Giants. It was released in 1988 . The album is named after John Linnell and John Flansburgh's boyhood home of Lincoln, Massachusetts. The two men pictured are Linnell's great-grandfather, Lewis T...
.) In a review of one of the performances, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is a daily morning broadsheet printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It is the primary newspaper in Milwaukee, the largest newspaper in Wisconsin and is distributed widely throughout the state...
wrote that Lincoln "specializes more in charisma and less in invention: While lead singer Chris Temple is endearing, his band's music is mostly guitar-oriented pop. It's mostly harmless but quite memorable."
Breakup
While touring with Marcy PlaygroundMarcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak , Dylan Keefe , and Shlomi Lavie . The band is best known for their 1997 hit "Sex and Candy".-Early years:...
in the fall of 1998, guitarist Miller left the band. They played at least one concert (in Atlanta) with only the three remaining members, but then the band broke up. Dan Miller and Danny Weinkauf went on to join They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
. Gonzalo "Gonz" Martinez de la Cotera became drummer of Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band consisting of three members: John Wozniak , Dylan Keefe , and Shlomi Lavie . The band is best known for their 1997 hit "Sex and Candy".-Early years:...
, replacing Dan Rieser, but left the band before their 2009 tour. Chris Temple went on to pursue his solo career, as he also contributed a song for the film Welcome to the Dollhouse
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Welcome to the Dollhouse is a 1995 American independent coming of age dark comedy. An independent film, it launched the careers of Todd Solondz and Heather Matarazzo.-Plot:...
.