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Floater - live at The Spanish Ballroom
Floater performs Pink Floyd's "Animals" in its entirety, as well as select live versions of Floater classics American Theatric, Weightless, and a medley performance of Come See Everything and The Sad Ballad of Danny Boy. We're currently offering this live album on Bandcamp only. All of the live songs from "Animals" are Pay-What-You-Want tracks, and the live Floater songs start at $1 (but please feel free to pay anything you'd like).
Floater has an impressive history of releasing albums that span a vast musical spectrum and hold up over time. Their newest album, The Thief, is no exception, breaking new sonic ground and exploring new musical styles, all while staying remarkably true to the band's classic rock roots. The Thief is a musical journey from super-charged riffs and world beat to surreal atmospheres to epic grooves that border on erotic. Yet somehow this album moves gracefully and naturally through these changes, creating a musical world of its own.
Floater doesn't let fans down with the highly-anticipated new full-length, "Wake," a twelve-track collection of melodic, pop-laden psychedelic guitar-rock decked out in chunky guitar riffs, primal drumming, and soaring vocals. From the opening of "Wake" through the very last note, Floater makes it known that "Wake" is meant to be turned up and played loud. Longtime fans and new fans alike will find something to love in the album, whether it's the pop-nugger "Wondering," the hard-rocking "Broken Toy," the melancholy of "White Dress," or instantly memorable could-be hits sounds of "Cannonball," "You Taught Me," and "Matadors," all three are already live favorites.
Recorded on location in Eugene, Oregon's fabled and historic WOW Hall, this wonderfully captured recording of one of Floater's now legendary acoustic performances is sure to become an instant classic. This collection of songs from their two nights at the WOW in February of 2008 are hand picked by the band. The physical CD comes in an environmentally friendly digipak made of recyled materials. By purchasing the album as an mp3 download you will receive exclusive photos, band reviews and a bonus track for free.
This eighth full-length release by Floater contains fourteen new songs and a behind-the-scenes DVD capturing moments from the band's nearly fourteen years together. Continually pushing the boundaries of modern rock, Floater flexes their creative muscle by bringing guitarist Dave Amador's stylish, effect-laden tracks front and center on this latest release. Drummer Pete Cornett's well-known tribal beats and singer/bassist Rob Wynia's percussive bass tracks provide the strong rhythms that keep the band in touch with their early sound as guitarist Amador stretches his wings. Wynia's intelligent, emotional lyrics tell new tales of human relationships with the passion and power that has become one of the trademarks of this renowned Northwest trio.
Entitled "Acoustics" (Elemental Records), Floater's latest release follows a decade-plus of heavy releases, seven records to date. The delivery may be gentler, but the storytelling is their signature brand of complex and sometimes twisted loves and lives with which Floater is identified. Refusing to settle for simply covering their electric songs, the band brings new tales that are accompanied not only by the guitars and percussion Floater is known for, but also strings, piano, and other facets that are in keeping with this band's unique style. The signature voice of lead singer and songwriter Rob Wynia makes the transition to acoustic performance beautifully, serving to deepen the versatility of what has become one of the most successful independent bands in the Northwest.
Floater’s Live album, "Floater Lives" double disc is the combination of the band’s previously released recording "The Great Release" and "Live at The Aladdin". This collection of performances shows the incredible versatility and excitement of the bands live performances. Turning simple studio releases into spiraling transitions of musical soundscapes, these tracks show why Floater has become known over the years as a live band.
Floater released their most critically acclaimed record to date, "Alter." Combining the bands strongest musical elements, "Alter" moves fluidly from heavy riffs to lullabies and tells flowing stories of fear, love and above all change.
Northwest heavy art-rock trio Floater brings their engrossing live performance to disc again with their latest release, "Live at the Aladdin." Recorded live in Portland, Oregon on New Year's Eve 2001, the album features twelve tracks including three acoustic songs, plus crowd favorites, "American Theatric", "Exiled", and "Clean Plastic Baby."
Floater return to their roots, delving into their signature style of heavy melodic landscapes with powerful soul-revealing lyrics. Twelve new songs, a cover of The Doors' Waiting for the Sun, and the 1996 Radio hit Alcoholic (which has never appeared on a full length album) make this fourth studio album from the trio a perfect reminder of the underground sensation that is Floater.
Floater's popularity can almost solely be attributed to one thing: their enthralling live performances. The trio's impeccable musicianship, dynamic energy and unique showmanship all contribute toward a powerful live performance. Responding to repeated requests from fans, Floater released their first-ever live record. Now the faithful converts to the live Floater show can take home the legendary morphed-out versions of Floater's live classics.
Floater delivers their most immense and ambitious album yet, following their enormously successful record, Glyph. Angels... is a conceptual album that explores a personal saga through the superb storytelling of singer/bass player Robert Wynia's lyrics, hypnotic vocals, and the band's bruising and primal rhythms. "Floater's third album finds them exploring their tripped-out, layered instrumentation they do so startlingly well, while moving even further into mesmerizing, melodic storytelling." —(Buzz Weekly)
Floater's sophomore release belts out their unique blend of thick chunky grooves and superb emotive vocals.. pushing the sonic envelope even further. Produced by the Grammy-nominated Drew Canulette (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Neil Young), "Floater stretches the contemporary rock sound to the limits." —(Gavin) Glyph received a preliminary Grammy nomination in the category of Best Alternative Performance.
Combining heavy primal rhythms, chunks of metalesque guitar and soaring Middle Eastern tinged melodies, Floater spiral from somber, contemplative and atmospheric, to furious hook-laden blasts of rage. The riveting lyrics of isolation and insanity are set against dark and moody aural landscapes, ambient sampling montages, and savage instrumental punch; all woven into a 68 minute, 17 song conceptual opus. Sink received a preliminary Grammy nomination in the category of Best Rock Album . "Not the standard mix of radio singles and album filler, but something that flows smoothly and brilliantly from start to finish." —(Pandemonium)