Good band, nice CD cover, kinda funky, kinda rock, kinda cool- let's groove.Amazon "...The 88 combine post-punk high energy ("Go Go Go", "I'm Nothing") with a love of classic British Invasion bands such as The Kinks and The Small Faces ("Love You Anytime", "Save Your Breath"), `70s Bowiesque glam ("Sons and Daughters"), and Nuggets-style garage-band psychedelia ("Waiting for the Next Drug"). Th...
I've been hearing "Sons and Daughters" by The 88 quite a bit on Indie 103.1 and it has really caught my attention. My search for a video or performance lead me to a number of clips of the song in Rock Band 2. If that wasn't sign enough that the 88 had officially made it, the band just announced tour dates with the likes of the B-52s, 311 and Matt Costa. You can find all of those dates here.
Ok, I got in trouble for not turning this in like months ago so here it is...The Crazy 88The 88 (Over and Over)Monday, July 02, 2007by Jen TartaglioneDespite the clever guise of sounding like a poppy Top 40 band, with new album, Over and Over, The 88 present a volume of work that is deeper lyrically and musically than an initial listen might have you think.With a flair for jazzy orchestrations ...
This video (below) is awesome! I have been followiing this band of sorts since they came out with the song, "All Cause of You".. but recently rolled out on tour and posted this video.. "Coming Home"while on tour. I havent felt this good since I watched the video with Juan Mann on his Free Hugs campaign. Good on you mates! This is the type of American goodwill we need to see more of.. from the t...
I have been eying this band for a couple of months now. I actually forgotten about them until GG featured one of their songs. How could I describe their sound? Well, lets make this easier for you to contemplate--Bossanova meets Rock meets Pop meets Indie. Nah? Go on and listen to their tracks while I devour on their album. The 88Like their music, The 88 have traveled an eclectic road to No...