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The Wrens



Genres: Doo Wop
Descriptive "tags": indie, indie rock, rock, seen live, indie pop Powered by AudioScrobbler
Decades Active: 1990s, 2000s
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Biography

The Pixies' influence on the rock world remains quite large, as many acts continue to worship the cult alt-rock band long since their demise. While some may pass off the Secaucus, New Jersey based outfit, the Wrens, as Pixies disciples upon initial listen, the truth is that they have been together (albeit with long breaks between albums) since the late 80s. Comprised of members Charles Mexico (vocals/guitar), Greg Whelan (guitar), Sett (bass), and Jerry MacDonnell (drums), the band issued their debut, Silver, in 1994, an album that was supported by extensive US and European tours over the next year.

In 1996, the band issued an album titled after their home-town, Secaucus, their second and final release for indie label, Grass (that would eventually transform into Wind Up Records). While the band was plotting their next move, the Wrens issued a six-track EP in 1998, Abbott 1135, resulting in a gig at the 1998 World's Fair in Lisbon, Portugal...

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