Limbeck
is an indie rock band, with pop-punk roots, hailing from Orange County, California.
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Instrumentation
The Limbeck Band:
- Robb MacLean
- Vocals, Guitar
- Patrick Carrie
- Guitar, Vocals
- Justin Entsminger
- Bass
- Jon Phillip
- Drums & Percussion
Genre and Style
While classified as indie rock due to their relatively small niche in
Southern California, the band's musical style is most often described as
alternative country music. Their original sound was very
power pop and
emo inspired, as heard in their early releases, including
This Chapter Is Called Titles
. Slowly, the band became more and more alt. country influenced and changed their sound almost entirely with their release of "Hi, Everything's Great." Limbeck has all but abandoned their early songs, rarely playing this material live, if ever.
Geography appears to play a primary role in the band's recordings, both in musical arrangement as well as in lyrical content.
Many songs actually name
interstate highways which are known primarily to Orange County and San Diego County residents, such as the 8, 22, and 15. Musical intellectuals argue that this could both hinder a band's marketability to other regions of the
United States for obvious reasons, but others point to the international success of media powerhouses such as
The O.C. and pop-punkers
Something Corporate, which capitalize on the current American fascination with the Orange County lifestyle.
Influences
- Limbeck has cited their influences, including:
Fleetwood Mac,
Wilco,
The Beach Boys,
Tom Petty,
Ryan Adams,
ELO,
Big Star,
Queen,
The Replacements,
The Beatles,
Old 97's and
The Flying Burrito Brothers
iMac Commercial
In 2000, the band was featured in an iMac commercial. The commercial featured the iMac video editing software in which the band created a music video under the name
Garage Monkeys.
Discography
Studio Albums
- This Chapter Is Called Titles
(2000)
- Hi, Everything's Great
(2003)
- Let Me Come Home
(2005)
- Limbeck
(2007)
EPs
- The Skiball Champs EP
(1999)
- Connection EP
(2000)
- Tour Support EP
(2003)
- Limbeck/Motion City Soundtrack 7" Split
(2004)
- Tour EP
(2006)
Live
- Hey, Everything's Fine.
- The Delicacy of Living Modestly
(2008)
Singles
- Julia
- People Don't Change
- The State
- Big Drag
(2007)
- Let Me Come Home
(2008)
Compilations
- A Tribute to Tom Petty: Pacific Ridge Record's Heroes of Classic Rock" - "The Apartment Song"
- Sound Relief Volume One: From CA to NYC - "Why Don't You Just Leave Already? (Dance Remix)"
- We're Not Generation X
(out of print)
- Sound Relief Volume One: From CA to NYC
- "Why Don't You Just Leave Already? (Dance Remix)"
- Doghouse 100
- "Don't Turn Around, She's Not Worth It"
- ¡Policia! - A Tribute to the Police
- "So Lonely"
- Paupers, Peasants, Princes & Kings: The Songs of Bob Dylan
- "Tonight, I'll Be Staying Here With You"