The Like Young
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The Like Young were an indie rock
band from Chicago, Illinois
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The Like Young were Amanda and Joe Ziemba, married in 2002 and playing music together in various bands since 1997 (most notably Wolfie
and Busytoby). The couple formed the band in the spring of 2002 and went on to release their first album, a five-track EP entitled Looked Up Plus Four that same year on Kittridge Records. In the spring of 2003, they released their first full-length album, Art Contest, to mixed but overall not great reviews. Not to be discouraged, Amanda and Joe put their heads together and created So Serious, which was released in the summer of 2004 to very good reviews. In reviewing the album, [ Tim Sendra] of AMG http://www.allmusic.com said The Like Young "are [a] lyrically imaginative and vocally powerful indie rock band[.]" These first two full-length albums were released on Parasol Records. Their final album, Last Secrets, was released in 2006 on both CD and vinyl by Polyvinyl Record Co.
In The Like Young, Amanda played the drums and Joe played the guitar, bass, and occasionally keyboard; both sang, though Joe—who wrote most of the songs—took lead more often. Though their first releases had the instrumentation of a full power-pop group, their later period starting from the Timid EP is marked by a darker, often reverb-heavy guitar-and-drums sound (still with the occasional synth part) that was more easily reproduced live.
On August 27, 2006, The Like Young announced their retirement citing the need to move on and make smart decisions. In the announcement Joe mentioned that the decision was a happy one. However, Joe soon returned to music and released Love at 30 in 2008 as Beaujolais; this record addresses the end of the Ziembas' marriage. Joe relocated to Los Angeles
after 2009's Admirations; the third Beaujolais album Moeurs is due in 2011.
EPs
Indie rock
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band from Chicago, Illinois
Chicago
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The Like Young were Amanda and Joe Ziemba, married in 2002 and playing music together in various bands since 1997 (most notably Wolfie
Wolfie
Wolfie were an indie rock band from Champaign, Illinois. The band was active from 1996 to 2001 and toured nationally over the years. They released three albums, an EP, and some singles before dissolving....
and Busytoby). The couple formed the band in the spring of 2002 and went on to release their first album, a five-track EP entitled Looked Up Plus Four that same year on Kittridge Records. In the spring of 2003, they released their first full-length album, Art Contest, to mixed but overall not great reviews. Not to be discouraged, Amanda and Joe put their heads together and created So Serious, which was released in the summer of 2004 to very good reviews. In reviewing the album, [ Tim Sendra] of AMG http://www.allmusic.com said The Like Young "are [a] lyrically imaginative and vocally powerful indie rock band[.]" These first two full-length albums were released on Parasol Records. Their final album, Last Secrets, was released in 2006 on both CD and vinyl by Polyvinyl Record Co.
In The Like Young, Amanda played the drums and Joe played the guitar, bass, and occasionally keyboard; both sang, though Joe—who wrote most of the songs—took lead more often. Though their first releases had the instrumentation of a full power-pop group, their later period starting from the Timid EP is marked by a darker, often reverb-heavy guitar-and-drums sound (still with the occasional synth part) that was more easily reproduced live.
On August 27, 2006, The Like Young announced their retirement citing the need to move on and make smart decisions. In the announcement Joe mentioned that the decision was a happy one. However, Joe soon returned to music and released Love at 30 in 2008 as Beaujolais; this record addresses the end of the Ziembas' marriage. Joe relocated to Los Angeles
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after 2009's Admirations; the third Beaujolais album Moeurs is due in 2011.
Discography
Albums- Art ContestArt ContestArt Contest is the debut full-length album by indie rock band The Like Young. It was released in 2003 by Parasol Records.-Track listing:#"Expensive Tastes"#"Even if It's Getting Late"#"Nice People"#"Looked Up"#"Snobs and Slobs"#"I'm Old Fashioned"...
(2003) - So SeriousSo SeriousSo Serious is the second album by indie rock band The Like Young. It was released on Parasol Records in 2004.-Track listing:#"Out to Get You" – 1:14#"You're No Cheat" – 2:04#"Tighten My Tie" – 2:18#"Worry a Lot" – 2:31#"Sabine & Me" – 1:22...
(2004) - Last SecretsLast SecretsLast Secrets is the final album by indie rock band The Like Young. It was released in 2006 by the Polyvinyl Record Company.-Track listing:# The Hell With This Whole Affair# For Money Or Love# Cold, Cold# Spell It Out# Some Closure...
(2006)
EPs
- S.T. Monroe / The Like Young (split single) (2002)
- "Looked Up" Plus Four"Looked Up" Plus Four-Personnel:*Amanda Ziemba – Drums, Vocals, Group Member*Joseph A. Ziemba – Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Group Member...
(2002) - The Timid EPThe Timid EPThe Timid EP is an EP by indie rock band The Like Young. Their first release for The Polyvinyl Record Company, it was released in 2005....
(2005) - Six at MidnightSix at MidnightSix at Midnight is a digital-only EP by The Like Young. Featuring six cover versions of songs from the 1950s and 1960s, it was released on Tight Ship Records in 2005.-Track listing:# Always Waitin'# A Million Miles Away# Our Love Can Still Be Saved...
(2005)