Kid Icarus (band)
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Kid Icarus | |
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| Origin | Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Summersteps Records |
| Members | Eric Schlittler Joe Marchegiani Justin Marchegiani Jeff Gilotti |
| Past members | Thad Moyer Jeff Schlittler Ted Baird Cassie Rose (Kobeski) Jason Johnson Steve Guse Ken Stevens Psychatrone Rhonedakk |
| Website | www.kidicarus1.bandcamp.com |
Kid Icarus is an American indie rock group based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, born of a solo recording project by Eric Schlittler. The band has released five full-length albums: Maps of the Saints, Be My Echo, The Metal West, Imaginary Songs & Aluminum Hits and American Ghosts.
History[edit]
After leaving the band Suetta, Eric Schlittler began producing cassette recordings using inexpensive home equipment.[1] Calling his project Kid Icarus after the 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System video game of the same name,[2][3] Schlittler recorded Maps of the Saints in 1998 and 1999.[4] The album contained lo-fi songs in the style of Guided by Voices,[4] as well as psychedelic tracks influenced by Roky Erickson, Scott Walker, and Syd Barrett.[5] Schlittler's next album, 2002's Be My Echo, included a mix of lo-fi rock and acoustic singer-songwriter music.[6] A remastered reissue of Maps of the Saints followed in 2003.[5] While Schlittler continued to write and record in his home studio,[2] Kid Icarus grew as a project to incorporate his friends and other musicians in northeastern Pennsylvania.[1] The Metal West, Kid Icarus's third album, was released in 2005, and marked Schlittler's first attempt at a hi-fi recording.[2][3] The album featured contributions from guitarist Justin Marchegiani,[2] bassist Ted Baird, drummer Thad Moyer, and keyboardist Chuck Keller.[3] Spin magazine writer Lane Brown compared Schlittler's vocals to Elliott Smith, and called the band "Pavement on psychedelics."[2] Mike Schiller of PopMatters described the album's lead track, "Beekeepers on the Edge of Town", as the "most obvious choice for a possible hit." Schiller added that the song sounded somewhat like The Hives, "if [singer] Howlin’ Pelle [Almqvist] was Dronin’ Pelle."[3] Kid Icarus released a split 7-inch single with the band Das Black Milk in 2009.[7]
Current line-up[edit]
- Eric Schlittler – guitar, vocals
- Joe Marchegiani – bass
- Justin Marchegiani – guitar
- Jeff Gilotti – drums
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 1996: The Angel Land Demos
- 1997: Try This at Home!
- 1998: Summer '98
- 1999: Maps of the Saints (re-issued 2003)
- 2002: Be My Echo
- 2005: The Metal West
- 2010: Imaginary Songs & Aluminum Hits
- 2011: American Ghosts
EPs[edit]
- 2003: Split ep w/ The Green Chair
- 2011: Ghost Town Feelings
- 2013: Split 12-inch w/ Cold Coffee
Singles[edit]
- 2009: "Kid Icarus" (released January 7)
Videography[edit]
DVDs[edit]
Videos[edit]
- 2006: "The Murderess"
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fink, Matt. "Kid Icarus – Biography". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Brown, Lane (August 1, 2005). "Kid Icarus – Artist of the Day". Spin. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Schiller, Mike (July 1, 2005). "Kid Icarus: The Metal West – Review". PopMatters. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ a b Luerssen, John D. "Maps of the Saints – Overview". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ a b Schulte, Tom. "CD Reviews – October 2003". Skratch Magazine. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ Fink, Matt. "Be My Echo – Overview". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ Mosurock, Doug. "Still Single: Vol.5, No. 1". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
External links[edit]
- Kid Icarus official website
- Video for "The Murderess" on YouTube
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