Thee Speaking Canaries
The Speaking Canaries are from Pittsburgh, but after hearing their music, it wouldn't be implausible if someone told you they came from Mars. The band is essentially the twisted vision of guitarist/singer/UFO expert Damon Che, who can also be found playing drums at times in the group Don Caballero. Bassist Karl Hendricks and drummer Noah Leger join Che, and they fill up quite a lot of space for just a trio. Although the group has been well documented as a bunch of Van Halen aficionados, they are not shameless ripoffs. Like other misunderstood artists (J. Mascis, Captain Beefheart, Roky Erickson, etc.), Damon Che has his very own vision and approach. Guitar pyrotechnics, lengthy songs that reach epic proportions -- nothing is off limits to Che and company. The group embarked on a long tour after the release of their critically acclaimed double-record debut, Songs for the Terrestrially Challenged, in 1995. Due to the originality of the album, the group found themselves mentioned in such high-profile mags as Rolling Stone, Guitar World, and Raygun. It's also a safe bet that one day Che will be recognized as the great guitarist he is in the often cliquish circle of rock guitarists. The group will be unleashing their long-awaited follow-up album in 1998.
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Discography
9 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Joy of Wine
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Jan 1992
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The Opponents EP
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Jan 1996
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Get out Alive: The Long Version
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Jan 2003
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Life Like Homes
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Feb 1993
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Songs for the Terrestrially Challenged (Lo-fi Edition)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Jan 1995
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Who Are the Shitbirds Playing?
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 26 Apr 2019
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Platter Base Must Be Constructed of Moon-Rock
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 25 Sep 2015
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Summer Band / He Did Send in the Army
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries - Third Uncle Records on 29 Jul 2016
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Stolen Reptile Tech Piece / Wild Cluck Wind
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chunklet Industries on 1 Mar 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo