Mutts (band)

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Mutts is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

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Career

Mutts formed in 2009 with Mike Maimone and Bob Buckstaff after the two met as touring members of Company of Thieves and bonded over a love of Tom Waits. They recorded and toured with several drummers until 2011, when Chris Pagnani joined the band. [1] The group released their first EP, We Float, in 2010 via 8eat8 Records. [2] Mutts released their first full-length album, Pray For Rain, in 2011. [3]

In 2012, Mutts released their second full-length album, Separation Anxiety. [4] [5] Mutts released their third full-length album, Object Permanence, in 2013. [6] [7] 2014 saw the prominent usage of "God, Country, Grave," off of Separation Anxiety, on the Cinemax series Banshee, recurring several times throughout the Season 2 premiere. [8]

Mutts released their fourth full-length album, Fuel Yer Delusion Vol. 4, in 2014. [9] [10]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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