Desaparecidos (band)
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Origin | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
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Years active | 2001–2002, 2010, 2012–2015 |
Labels | Saddle Creek, Wichita, Epitaph |
Past members | Conor Oberst Landon Hedges Matt Baum Denver Dalley Ian McElroy |
Website | desaparecidosband.com |
Desaparecidos was an
History
Name
Formed in 2001, "
Read Music/Speak Spanish and hiatus (2002-2010)
Desaparecidos broke up in 2002 while the band was attracting an increasingly large following after their debut album
Reunion, signing to Epitaph, and second album (2010-2015)
Desaparecidos reunited for a single show at the Concert for Equality in Omaha's Benson neighborhood on July 31, 2010.[1] In April 2012, the band launched an official website and announced that they would again reunite, this time to play Omaha's MAHA Fest.[2] In August 2012 the band embarked on a short tour, their first since 2002.[3]
The band released two new tracks, "MariKKKopa" and "Backsell" in August 2012, the first recorded material since their return.
In February 2013, the band made available two tracks, "Anonymous" and "The Left is Right" via stream through Rolling Stone. The songs deal with the
On January 27, 2015, the band announced via their Twitter page[7] that they had signed to Epitaph Records. On April 7, Epitaph posted a new Desaparecidos single on YouTube, "City on the Hill."
Desaparecidos released their second album, Payola, in June 2015, thirteen years after Read Music/Speak Spanish. Payola was co-produced with Mike Mogis and was recorded in several batches over the past few years. The album contains the six tracks released since reforming as well as eight additional tracks.
On October 28, 2015, it was announced that Conor Oberst had been hospitalized due to "laryngitis, anxiety, and exhaustion," according to a press release. The entirety of Desaparecidos' remaining tour dates were cancelled and Oberst returned to his hometown of Omaha to recuperate.[8] As of October 2023[update], the band have not performed live or released any new music since this cancellation.
Musical style
The band's sound was labeled
Members
- Conor Oberst — vocals, guitar
- Landon Hedges — bass guitar, vocals
- Matt Baum — drums
- Denver Dalley — guitar
- Ian McElroy — keyboards
Discography
Albums
- Read Music/Speak Spanish (2002, Saddle Creek Records)
- Payola (2015, Epitaph Records)
EPs
- The Happiest Place on Earth (2001, Saddle Creek Records)
- What's New For Fall (2001, Wichita Recordings)
Both EPs contain the same tracks in a different order.
Live
- Live at Shea Stadium 6.25.15 (2022, Freeman Street Records & Shea Stadium Records)
Singles
- "MariKKKopa" / "Backsell" (2012, self-released)
- "Anonymous" / "The Left is Right" (2013, self-released)
- "Te Amo Camila Vallejo" / "The Underground Man" (2013, self-released)
Compilation albums
- NE vs. NC (2002, Redemption Recording Co.)
- song: "What's New for Fall"
- Saddle Creek 50 (2002, Saddle Creek Records)
- songs: "Man and Wife, the Latter (Damaged Goods)," "Popn' Off at the F"
- Punk Rock Strike Volume Three: Third Strike (2002, Springman Records)
- song: "The Happiest Place On Earth"
- song: "Man and Wife, the Latter (Damaged Goods)"
See also
- The '89 Cubs
- Bright Eyes
- Little Brazil
- Statistics
References
- ^ "Live Review: Concert for Equality (Pt. 1), Conduits…". Lazy-i.com. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ "Very excited to..." Facebook.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29.
- ^ "Desaparecidos announce new 7-inch, fall tour dates; stream new songs now - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ "Desaparecidos stream two new tracks". The Line Of Best Fit. 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ Makarechi, Kia (2012-08-01). "'MariKKKopa': Conor Oberst Explains New Desaparecidos Track, Which Takes Aim At Sheriff Joe Arpaio". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ^ Penn, Jenn (2013-02-06). "Listen: Conor Oberst's Punk Band Desaparecidos' New Tracks About Occupy and Anonymous". pitchforkmedia.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ^ "Desaparecidos on Twitter: "We are honored to officially be on epitaphrecords. So many great things to come in 2015". Twitter.com. 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ Rettig, James (2015-10-28). "Conor Oberst Hospitalized, Desaparecidos Cancel Tour". Stereogum. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ^ "Desaparecidos - Read Music/Speak Spanish CD Album". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ "Desaparecidos Reunite at Concert for Equality". The Round Table Online. 2010-07-26. Retrieved 2015-08-01.