The Box Social

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The Box Social
Origin Mequon, Wis., US
Genres Alternative rock
Pop-rock
Years active2002–2008
LabelsBright Ideas
No Karma
Qdot
Past membersNick Junkunc
Nick Woods
Dave Griesbach
Brian Peoplis
Mike Ewing
Adam Melberth
Matt Kuehl

The Box Social were an American band from Mequon, Wisconsin, often described as pop rock and sometimes as grunge revival. [1] Critics have compared their sound to Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand and Lou Reed, [2] with some songs compared positively to AC/DC [1] and others negatively to Weezer. [3] Critics praised Nick Woods' vocals, noting that he actually sings rather than screaming, [1] and comparing his vocals to Jack White. [4] Woods was later a member of Direct Hit. [5] The band formed in 2002, and released three EPs [6] and one full-length album called Get Going before splitting in 2008. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "DOA - The Box Social - Blown to Bits EP". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  2. ↑ "HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM | REVIEWS | The Box Social - Blown To Bits album review". www.hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  3. ↑ "Independent Clauses". 2006-07-12. Archived from the original on 2006-07-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  4. ↑ "Critical Mass - The Forces That Shape Your World". 2006-03-20. Archived from the original on 2006-03-20. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  5. ↑ "My First Band: Nick Woods (Direct Hit!, The Box Social)". Milwaukee Record. 26 April 2019.
  6. ↑ Tanzilo, Bobby (2005-10-03). "EPs chart the course of Milwaukee band The Box Social". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  7. ↑ Mason, Stewart. "Get Going Review". AllMusic.
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