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Pompeii are an American Rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 2004. The band comprises Dean Stafford (vocals, rhythm guitar), Erik Johnson (Lead Guitar), Caitlin Bailey (Cello), Rob Davidson (Drums), Colin Butler (Bass) who replaced founding member Shane Stevens.[1]
Pompeii released their debut album Assembly in late 2006 to moderate success and critical acclaim. Dean Stafford’s tenor emotive vocals and Caitlin Baileys cello playing are credited with providing the band’s signature sound.[2]
History
Pompeii has been playing shows in and out of Austin, Texas since 2004.[3]
Style and song writing
Influences
Pompeii is often compared to Death Cab For Cutie and Sigur Ròs, more specificly the similarities between singer Dean Stafford’s vocals and Ben Gibbard’s.[4][5] Among the bands influences are Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, Phil Collins, with members bringing in classical and punk influences to the band. Singer Dean Stafford listed as his own personal influences as Elliot Smith, Jeff Tweedy and Ben Gibbard.[6]
Style
Pompeii's style has noted as being in the vein of indie pop, having a saturated ambient elegant sound.[7] [5][8]
Band members
Solo work
In February 2007 Singer Dean Stafford mentioned solo work but no name or albums have come forth as of the writing of this article.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
Assembly ( 2006)
References
- ^ Feldhouse, Kat (2006-07-10), "Emotional Rescue: Pompeii", Real Detroit Weekly, retrieved 2008-01-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Yu, Kathryn (2006-11-17), "Wide-Open Spaces and Large-Scale Sounds", NPR, retrieved 2007-12-27
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Rigod, Catherine (2006-08-17), "Pompeii - Some Assembly Required", Transmission, retrieved 2008-01-27
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kline, Steven (2007-1-4), "Out of Dormancy", Colorado Springs Independent, retrieved 2008-01-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Tyler, Cannon (2006-10-17), "Diddy disappoints, while others impress", The Daily Texan, retrieved 2008-01-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Diatz, Mitch (2007-2-27), "Interview: Dean Stafford - Pompeii", Sleeping.With.Headphones, retrieved 2008-01-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Adams, Chip (2006-10-11), "Pompeii - Assembly (eyeball)", The Tripwire, retrieved 2008-01-28
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kriva, Bob (2006-11-03), "Pompeii - Assembly", For The Sound, retrieved 2008-01-24
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