The Forms | |
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| Origin | Queens,New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock,math rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Threespheres Rebel Group/ADA Triple Down |
| Members | Alex Tween Matt Walsh |
The Forms are an Americanindie rock band fromQueens,New York, whose style incorporates aspects ofmath rock,dream pop, andemo.[1] The band members include Alex Tween (vox, keyboards) and Matt Walsh (drums, sequencers).
The Forms released their debut album,Icarus, in 2003. The album was recorded with legendary producerSteve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, P. J. Harvey) at the helm.[1][2] They worked with Albini again on their latest (self-titled) album, which was released in October 2007.[3]
In 2011, they released their first EP,Derealization, which featuredThe National’sMatt Berninger on vocals, as well asShudder to Think’sCraig Wedren.
The Forms recorded a cover ofBilly Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" forEngine Room Recordings' compilation albumGuilt by Association Vol. 2, which was released in November 2008.[4]
On June 21, 2021, they released a singleSouthern Ocean on the label Threespheres and announced a vinyl release via the Open Ocean label.
On September 13, 2021, they released a singleHead Underwater on the label Threespheres and announced a vinyl release via the Open Ocean label.
On November 1, 2021, they released a singleAll Souls Day on the label Threespheres and announced a vinyl release via the Open Ocean label.
On March 28, 2022, they released a singleLatch on the label Threespheres and announced a vinyl release via the Open Ocean label.
The band has shared the stage with bands like The National,The Hold Steady, St. Vincent, OK Go, Deerhunter, Minus the Bear, Ted Leo, and Nick Cave.
At the time of the debut release, reviews were generally very positive,[5] and critics compared the band favorably to early-emo rock groupSunny Day Real Estate.[1][6] Mac Randall ofThe New York Observer described the band as "aggro-artsy trio fond of awkward time signatures, sly rhythmic manipulation, curlicuing vocal lines, and giving one song two separate track numbers for no obvious reason... [T]hese guys make a virtue out of attention-deficit disorder."[6]PopMatters called the band "one of the most exciting, if not one of the best, new acts in indie rock right now."[7]
