Representative Albums: "Today It's You," "Record in Red," "Florist Fired"
Biography
Crafting a shambling, uniquely Midwestern take on British post-punk and psychedelic pop sounds, Indianapolis' Marmoset began playing in the '90s with the lineup of bassist/vocalist Jorma Whittaker, guitarist LonPaul Ellrich, guitarist/vocalist Dave Jablonski, and drummer Jason Cavan. After signing with Secretly Canadian, they released the 1998 debut EP Hiddenforbidden, which featured an abrasive yet catchy sound and songs that barely passed the two-minute mark. Their sprawling debut album, Today It's You, arrived early the following year and broadened the band's sound (even though the length of their songs stayed as short as ever). In 2001, the band returned with The Record in Red, a darker, trippier set of songs; the following year's Mishawaka EP featured cleaner production, more abstract soundwriting, and more detailed arrangements. Marmoset went on hiatus for a few years, during which time Whittaker released a self-titled solo album in 2003. The band resurfaced, minus Ellrich, on the 2006 Indiana indie rock compilation Delicious Berries and contributed a cover of Jens Lekman's "Sky Phenomenon" to Secretly Canadian's SC100 collection in 2007. Florist Fired, which recalled Today It's You's freewheeling art pop, arrived later that year. Whittaker and company moved to Joyful Noise Recordings for Tea Tornado, which was even poppier than its predecessor. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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Marmoset is an indie rock band based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that was formed on Jan. 1, 1995. The band's members are Jorma Whittaker (bass and vocals), Dave Jablonski (guitar and vocals), and Jason Cavan (drums). Marmoset lost a frequent contributor and once full-time band member when LonPaul Ellrich died in 2008. The vinyl repressing of Record in Red has been dedicated to his memory.[1]
Marmoset has multiple releases on the Secretly Canadian label [2] and as of a press release on May 7, 2009, Marmoset is officially signed to Joyful Noise Recordings and are releasing a new album, Tea Tornado, August 4, 2009 [3][4][5].
1. Aching Ballad
2. 1+1=1
3. H/F
4. Freezing (Your Look Is)
5. Beyon del Mar
6. Chinese Checkers
7. Candy Maker
8. Lettuce Hates You
9. Rat-Tatter-Tar
1. Main Titles
2. A Prayer for Elaine
3. (Heavy Breathing) On the Telephone
4. Pretty Girl (Pity)
5. Laugh Giraffe
6. Shatter the Lovely
7. Giver Colander
8. The Lovers
9. Blooms
10. Darling, the Streets are for Keeps
11. Equator Studio Text
12. Speakers
13. (Put) the Baby (in the Bassinette)
14. Forever We Ignite
15. Peace in the Valley
16. Today It's You
17. Raincoats in Sea
18. Titty Club
19. Leiber Marmoset
20. Terrin Mine
1. Eyes Are Looking
2. Golden Cloak
3. Winter
4. Torn Cup, Fly Up Above
5. Artmaker
6. The City
7. Lost Days For Ways
8. Summertime Is Easy
9. Frendamine
10. December 4
11. The Tuesday Horn
12. Sound Again
13. Walking Thru the Lake
02/12/2002: Mishawaka
07/24/2007: Florist Fired
08/04/2009: Tea Tornado
1. Soft Evenings
2. Record In Red
3. I'm In Love
4. The Living Illusions
5. Little Lights
6. Tonight
7. I'm Always Too Late
8. Mishawaka
1. Toe Tapper
2. Florist Fired
3. Das Boot
4. Eat Me Out
5. Laughing With Minx
6. I Saw Your Shadow
7. Apples
8. Luckcharm
9. Missing Man
10. Butterknife
11. Pass It Along
12. (I'm) Somewhere
13. Not Nice
14. Dropping Dimes
15. Envelope
16. Personality Candyspots
1. Written Today
2. Empty Room
3. Strawberry Shortcakes
4. He's Been Napping
5. Come With Me
6. Toy
7. Hallway
8. Peach Cobbler
9. Musing
10. Gretchen
11. Run Away, Teri
12. You, Blueberry Muffin
13. I Love My Things
14. Oh' Dear Handlebars
