They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (band)

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was a rock and roll band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[1] The band had an eclectic style, combining horns and keyboards with pop and rock rhythms.[2]

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
OriginVancouver, British Columbia
GenresIndie rock
Years active2003 – 2008
LabelsKill Rock Stars
Associated actsCollapsing Opposites, Apollo Ghosts, Miracle Fortress, Shapes and Sizes, Hot Loins, The Weather, Dada Swing, Bible Belts, Run Chico Run
Websitewww.theyshoothorses.org

History

The band was founded by Nut Brown in 2003.[3] Members included Consuelos and Bruce Dyck.

Their debut album Boo Hoo Hoo Boo was released on the Kill Rock Stars label February 21, 2006; at that time the band had eight members.[4] KRS released Pick Up Sticks on June 5, 2007.[5][6] Both full-length albums were recorded by Colin Stewart at the Hive, in Burnaby, BC. The self-titled EP was recorded by Jesse Gander, also at the Hive.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? disbanded in April, 2008.[7]

Keyboardist Chris Alscher (also known as Chris-A-Riffic) has become a regular guest host on CBC Radio 3. Saxophonist Ryan McCormick later played in the band Collapsing Opposites.

Discography

They Shoot Horses (EP) (2004)
    1. Transmitting
    2. Hit My Head
    3. The Farthest Reaching
    4. Sad Sack

Boo Hoo Hoo Boo (2006)
    1. Emptyhead
    2. Hiccup
    3. Sunlight
    4. Seeds
    5. The Bugs
    6. Three
    7. Concussion
    8. Big Dot
    9. Low Life
    10. Words
    11. Apple

Pick Up Sticks (2007)
Pick Up Sticks
Studio album by
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
ReleasedJune 5, 2007
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    1. One Last Final Push (2:54)
    2. The Guest (3:09)
    3. A Place Called La (4:05)
    4. Speck of Dust (4:32)
    5. That's a Good Question (4:22)
    6. The Hallway (3:24)
    7. What is That? (3:21)
    8. Busted Bell (5:30)
    9. You Know Me (4:21)
    10. Wrong Directions (3:00)
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References
  1. The New Yorker. Volume 82, Issues 1-11. F-R Publishing Corporation. 2006. p. 12.
  2. "They Shoot Horses Don't They | Liars". Dallas Observer, March 2, 206, Sam Machkovech
  3. "They Shoot Horses Don't They". AllMusic, by Marisa Brown
  4. "They Shoot Horses Don't They? Boo Hoo Hoo Boo". Exclaim!, By Liz Worth. Apr 01, 2006
  5. "They Shoot Horses Don't They? Pick Up Sticks". Exclaim!, By Liz Worth Jun 20, 2007
  6. "They Shoot Horses Don't They? Pick Up Sticks". Pitchfork, 2007 by Joe Tangari
  7. "They Shoot Horses Don’t They? put to pasture". Georgia Straight, by Gregory Adams on April 2nd, 2008
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