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The band was formed in 2002 by Parker Gispert, Julian Dorio, and Hank Sullivant. Early in their careers, they shared the stage with bands such as Franz Ferdinand, but had difficulty recording their first album.^[1] In the summer of 2005 the band recorded their first album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip, in an empty fraternity house.^[2] They used equipment purchased on eBay and resold after recording was finished to help offset the cost of production. Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was released independently in 2005. In July 2006, The Whigs signed with Dave Matthews' record label ATO Records, and Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was rereleased on September 19, 2006. Before signing with Matthew's label, Rolling Stone called the band "perhaps the best unsigned band in America."^[

 

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Written by Seabass   -  View all my reviews
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Average at best

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Written by yates   -  View all my reviews
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"The Whigs signed with Dave Matthews' record label"... that should just about say it all.

They kind of remind me of an equally forgettable "Afghan Whigs". I just wish these guys were a little more Afghan, is all.

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Written by MichaelPhelps   -  View all my reviews
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As I grow older, I'm starting to realize that a lot of newer music is just crap. I'm not saying everything that has come out since 2000, but a lot of it. This band does not fall into that category. The song that I've posted here is probably their most "radio friendly" piece, but the rest of Mission Control is definitely worth your time for at least one or two listens. And yes, I expect to catch criticism for this post, as I do for all musical selections.