Page France
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Page France was an American
indie folk-pop music band that played melodic and emotional music. Their last record deal was with Suicide Squeeze Records
, before the disbandment in 2008, because of band leader Michael Nau wanting to focus his full attention on Cotton Jones.
The band was started as a solo project in 2004 by Michael Nau, but quickly evolved into a full-time project with a somewhat revolving lineup of friends and collaborators. The band self-released their debut album, Come, I'm A Lion
, which was then picked up by Fall Records
. Their second album, Hello, Dear Wind
, was also released by Fall Records
, then later re-released by Suicide Squeeze
.
The band released a double-EP on Fall Records
in 2006, entitled Pear and Sister Pinecone
. Immediately thereafter, the EP was abandoned and declared a "limited release" of 1,000 copies.
A tour EP entitled Tomato Morning
was sold on the band's tours in 2006.
Page France's last album and third full-length, …and the Family Telephone
, was released May 8, 2007 on Suicide Squeeze Records
.
The songs "Chariot" and "Jesus", both from Page France's second album, Hello Dear Wind, were featured in the TV series Weeds
.
The band has been characterized by some as Christian
due to references in song lyrics and titles. However, lyricist Michael Nau counters: "The 'Christian band' inquiry wears me out, to be honest. As for the Christian symbols in my writing - sometimes I don’t even realize that they exist until someone points them out to me. There’s really no reason; it just rolled out that way." http://www.youaintnopicasso.com/2006/03/02/an-interview-with-page-france/ Songs such as "Jesus", "What I Have Done", and "Bush" are among many that contain Christian symbols.
The Broadway Hush, Michael Nau's other side project, released 2 colored 7" records on Velvet Blue Music
, which had the artwork done by Richard Swift
.
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indie folk-pop music band that played melodic and emotional music. Their last record deal was with Suicide Squeeze Records
Suicide Squeeze Records
Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner...
, before the disbandment in 2008, because of band leader Michael Nau wanting to focus his full attention on Cotton Jones.
The band was started as a solo project in 2004 by Michael Nau, but quickly evolved into a full-time project with a somewhat revolving lineup of friends and collaborators. The band self-released their debut album, Come, I'm A Lion
Come, I'm a Lion
Come, I'm A Lion! is the debut album by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released in 2004 on Fall Records.-Track listing:#"Spine" - 4:10#"Air Pollution" - 2:46#"Ribs" - 2:35#"Bridge" - 3:36#"Rhythm" - 2:41...
, which was then picked up by Fall Records
Fall Records
Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers...
. Their second album, Hello, Dear Wind
Hello, Dear Wind
Hello, Dear Wind is the second album by Maryland indie-folk band Page France. It was released in 2005 on Fall Records, then re-released on September 12, 2006 on Suicide Squeeze....
, was also released by Fall Records
Fall Records
Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers...
, then later re-released by Suicide Squeeze
Suicide squeeze
Suicide squeeze may refer to:* Squeeze play , a play in baseball in which the runner on third starts for home immediately while the batter attempts a bunt.* Suicide Squeeze Records, a record label....
.
The band released a double-EP on Fall Records
Fall Records
Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers...
in 2006, entitled Pear and Sister Pinecone
Pear and Sister Pinecone
Pear and Sister Pinecone is a double-EP released on Fall Records by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France.The label has since announced that no more of the EP set will be produced, resulting in an unintentional limited release of 1,000.-Pear:...
. Immediately thereafter, the EP was abandoned and declared a "limited release" of 1,000 copies.
A tour EP entitled Tomato Morning
Tomato Morning
Tomato Morning is a tour-only EP by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released on Suicide Squeeze Records in 2006.-Track listing:#"Without a Diamond Ring" - 2:55#"Give Him A Blanket" - 3:10#"Who Cracked Your Egg?" - 3:06...
was sold on the band's tours in 2006.
Page France's last album and third full-length, …and the Family Telephone
…and the Family Telephone
...and The Family Telephone is the third full-length album by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released May 8, 2007, on Suicide Squeeze Records.-Track listing:...
, was released May 8, 2007 on Suicide Squeeze Records
Suicide squeeze
Suicide squeeze may refer to:* Squeeze play , a play in baseball in which the runner on third starts for home immediately while the batter attempts a bunt.* Suicide Squeeze Records, a record label....
.
The songs "Chariot" and "Jesus", both from Page France's second album, Hello Dear Wind, were featured in the TV series Weeds
Weeds (TV series)
Weeds is an American television comedy created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin , a widowed mother of two boys who begins selling marijuana to support her family after her husband dies suddenly of a...
.
The band has been characterized by some as Christian
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
due to references in song lyrics and titles. However, lyricist Michael Nau counters: "The 'Christian band' inquiry wears me out, to be honest. As for the Christian symbols in my writing - sometimes I don’t even realize that they exist until someone points them out to me. There’s really no reason; it just rolled out that way." http://www.youaintnopicasso.com/2006/03/02/an-interview-with-page-france/ Songs such as "Jesus", "What I Have Done", and "Bush" are among many that contain Christian symbols.
The Broadway Hush, Michael Nau's other side project, released 2 colored 7" records on Velvet Blue Music
Velvet Blue Music
Velvet Blue Music is an independent record label founded in 1996 by Jeff Cloud . They are a label that has prided itself on a completely independent nature and DIY ethics while also living up to these same qualities...
, which had the artwork done by Richard Swift
Richard Swift
Richard Swift was an American composer and music theorist.Richard Swift studied with Leland Smith, Grosvenor Cooper, and Leonard Meyer at the University of Chicago, where he received an MA in 1956. His career was spent teaching at the University of California, Davis, from 1956 until his retirement...
.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Come, I'm a Lion Come, I'm a Lion Come, I'm A Lion! is the debut album by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released in 2004 on Fall Records.-Track listing:#"Spine" - 4:10#"Air Pollution" - 2:46#"Ribs" - 2:35#"Bridge" - 3:36#"Rhythm" - 2:41... |
self-released / Fall Records Fall Records Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers... |
| 2005 | Hello, Dear Wind Hello, Dear Wind Hello, Dear Wind is the second album by Maryland indie-folk band Page France. It was released in 2005 on Fall Records, then re-released on September 12, 2006 on Suicide Squeeze.... |
Fall Records Fall Records Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers... / Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner... |
| 2006 | Pear and Sister Pinecone Pear and Sister Pinecone Pear and Sister Pinecone is a double-EP released on Fall Records by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France.The label has since announced that no more of the EP set will be produced, resulting in an unintentional limited release of 1,000.-Pear:... (Double EP) |
Fall Records Fall Records Fall Records is a United States independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 2000 in Grand Haven, Michigan, the label publishes for a small number of indie music acts.-Current & former artists:* The Antlers... |
| 2006 | Tomato Morning Tomato Morning Tomato Morning is a tour-only EP by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released on Suicide Squeeze Records in 2006.-Track listing:#"Without a Diamond Ring" - 2:55#"Give Him A Blanket" - 3:10#"Who Cracked Your Egg?" - 3:06... (Tour EP) |
Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner... |
| 2007 | …and the Family Telephone …and the Family Telephone ...and The Family Telephone is the third full-length album by Maryland-based indie folk band Page France. It was released May 8, 2007, on Suicide Squeeze Records.-Track listing:... |
Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records Suicide Squeeze Records is a Seattle, WA - based independent record label that presses a significant number of 7" vinyl singles in addition to the more prevalent compact discs. The label was started in August 1996 with the release of a 7" single from 764-Hero. The label quickly grew from owner... |