Lying in States

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Lying in States
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Indie rock
Years active19992006
Labels Flameshovel Records

Lying in States were an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

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History

The group was founded in 1999, and began by touring the United States with groups such as Rainer Maria, Hot Hot Heat, Rye Coalition, and Denali. [1] After releasing an EP in 2002, the group recorded its initial full-length at Semaphore Studios in Chicago, which was released on Flameshovel Records in January 2004. A follow-up LP was released in March 2006 and was accompanied by another US tour. [2]

Members

Discography

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References

  1. Lying in States at Allmusic.com
  2. Lying in States Make Great "Lake". Rolling Stone , March 2, 2006. Accessed November 24, 2007.