Space Twins
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Space Twins was an American rock band fronted by Weezer
guitarist Brian Bell
.
guitarist Brian Bell
and, his then girlfriend, Susan Fox. Initially, the band was a small project in which the two would dress up in Star Trek
style outfits with pipe-cleaner antennae, playing silly songs at kids' birthday parties. The duo even had nicknames for one other: SpaceHelmet and Moonboot.
The quartet developed a unique sound that blends modern indie rock
with progressive
and psychedelic
elements. In Weezer's down-time, the band released two limited-edition 7" singles: "Osaka Aquabus" (1997) and "TV, Music & Candy" (1998). Both of these sold out quickly and are no longer in print.
, on their own label Raga Drop Records. The album was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone
critic John D. Luerresen naming the album 7th best of 2003 http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/5935999. Currently, the album, like the band's previous releases, is out of print and remains sought after by many Weezer fans.
The band performed at the 2003 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas
.
Yesterday the Space Twins jammed. It was much fun. We were working on and jamming a bunch of songs of Glenn's. It was like we hadn't had a break. Anyways, as soon as Brian gets back from the European tour we will be getting together regularly. We have plans of recording and hopefully touring. Everyone is doing well—Glenn, Mike, Brian and myself (Tim).
Since then, no further development has occurred. Bell has since formed another side-project, The Relationship
, and, when asked in the 2006 fan interview, at Weezer's official website, Bell stated that: "I’m not pursuing Space Twins presently only The Relationship."
In the same interview, Bell stated a possibility of putting out a "psychedelic children’s record" involving the Space Twins’ recording of "Nico", "Flowerpot", "The Clown Song", and "Birds In The Street" plus writing some new ones with Tim Maloof.
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
guitarist Brian Bell
Brian Bell (musician)
Brian Bell is an American guitarist and songwriter. Active since 1989, he is best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the American alternative rock band Weezer. Bell joined Weezer in 1993 following the departure of founding member Jason Cropper...
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Early years
Space Twins was founded in 1993 by WeezerWeezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
guitarist Brian Bell
Brian Bell (musician)
Brian Bell is an American guitarist and songwriter. Active since 1989, he is best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the American alternative rock band Weezer. Bell joined Weezer in 1993 following the departure of founding member Jason Cropper...
and, his then girlfriend, Susan Fox. Initially, the band was a small project in which the two would dress up in Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
style outfits with pipe-cleaner antennae, playing silly songs at kids' birthday parties. The duo even had nicknames for one other: SpaceHelmet and Moonboot.
The addition of Tim, Glenn and Mike
In 1996, the project became more serious, and Bell was joined by high school friends, Tim and Glenn Maloof. Bell also brought Mike Elliot into the fold, and, thus, a new Space Twins line-up was solidified.The quartet developed a unique sound that blends modern indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
with progressive
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
and psychedelic
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...
elements. In Weezer's down-time, the band released two limited-edition 7" singles: "Osaka Aquabus" (1997) and "TV, Music & Candy" (1998). Both of these sold out quickly and are no longer in print.
The End of Imagining
In May 2003, the Space Twins independently released their debut album, The End of ImaginingThe End of Imagining
The End of Imagining is the debut LP by Space Twins, released on November 4, 2003 on the bands own label Raga Drop Records. Rolling Stone critic John D...
, on their own label Raga Drop Records. The album was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
critic John D. Luerresen naming the album 7th best of 2003 http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/5935999. Currently, the album, like the band's previous releases, is out of print and remains sought after by many Weezer fans.
The band performed at the 2003 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
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Current status
At present, it is unknown whether the band is still together. In May 2005, a message appeared on the band's official website:Yesterday the Space Twins jammed. It was much fun. We were working on and jamming a bunch of songs of Glenn's. It was like we hadn't had a break. Anyways, as soon as Brian gets back from the European tour we will be getting together regularly. We have plans of recording and hopefully touring. Everyone is doing well—Glenn, Mike, Brian and myself (Tim).
Since then, no further development has occurred. Bell has since formed another side-project, The Relationship
The Relationship
The Relationship is an American rock band formed in 2006 by Weezer guitarist Brian Bell and Nate Shaw of Die Hunns. The band also includes keyboardist Eric J, bassist Jason Hiller and drummer Blair Sinta....
, and, when asked in the 2006 fan interview, at Weezer's official website, Bell stated that: "I’m not pursuing Space Twins presently only The Relationship."
In the same interview, Bell stated a possibility of putting out a "psychedelic children’s record" involving the Space Twins’ recording of "Nico", "Flowerpot", "The Clown Song", and "Birds In The Street" plus writing some new ones with Tim Maloof.
Current
- Brian BellBrian Bell (musician)Brian Bell is an American guitarist and songwriter. Active since 1989, he is best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the American alternative rock band Weezer. Bell joined Weezer in 1993 following the departure of founding member Jason Cropper...
- vocals, guitar - Glenn Maloof - guitar
- Tim Maloof - bass, vocals, violin
- Mike Elliot - drums