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Okkervil River
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Combining folk-rock inspirations and alternative rock sways, Okkervil River create a particular visionary sound, strongly founded on dark and profound lyrics and on chaotic visions of patterned sound compounds. Okkervil River began as a mutual project of Will Robison Sheff (vocals, guitar) and Seth Warren (drums) when both were still in high school in Meriden, NH. After several years and multiple life experiences, at the end of the '90s the duo eventually decided to reassemble the band, by then with an extended lineup, after they had both relocated to Austin, TX. Following the addition of Zachary Thomas (vocals, bass), Jonathan Meiburg (vocals, banjo), and Mark Pedini (drums), Okkervil River reappeared. In 1998, the group offered its first and self-released disc, the EP Bedroom, followed a year later by Stars Too Small to Use, the band's debut album. During the succeeding years, the band regularly played live on numerous occasions, including an appearance at the South by Southwest festival in 2000. Don't Fall in Love with Everyone You See, the group's second album, showed up in 2002, followed by Down the River of Golden Dreams in 2003, reaffirming the band's cult all over the Texas music scene. The band found success outside of its home state with 2005's Black Sheep Boy and Black Sheep Boy Appendix EP, with 2007's excellent Stage Names and its 2008 sequel/companion piece, Stand Ins, widening the playing field even more. ~ Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music GuideMore

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Okkervil River
I grew up in a tiny town in New Hampshire, population 500 - one street, one store, two television ch...
Songs: 9, Videos: 3, Playlists: 1, Blog Posts: 0, Polls: 0, Battles: 0

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For Real (video)
(Duration: 4:57)
Jun 14th, 9:30pm
No Key, No Plan (video)
(Duration: 5:33)
Jun 14th, 9:33pm
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Fan Comments

Aug 29th, 4:32am
love this bandd
Apr 25th, 8:29am
you make me want to cry sometimes but i still love you. very cool arrangements.
Mar 13th, 4:24am
I'm from singapore, and i think you guys are reallly great.
For real is my all times fav song. :)
Feb 5th, 7:08am
Hello !! Thanks.
Jan 23rd, 6:53pm
you are fantastic!!!
we love your music!! we love you!!!

mayflower
Sep 20th, 5:44am
thanks for adding me, will definitely be there for your show at walters in houston
Sep 19th, 5:40pm
hey! glad yall added me. :) im pretty much in love with your music. anywho, i am living in munich, and wanted to know how i can get tickets to see you! any ideas??
thanks!
-jessica
Sep 18th, 1:39pm
wahhahah
like 60's
hheheheh