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 Fate Lions's Profile |
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| Last Login: | Feb 7, 2009 (297 days back) |
About Me |
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Grab the debut album "Good Enough for You" Available at CD Baby! Fate Lions was founded in 2007 by songwriter and front man, Jason Manriquez. And, though the band has seen a few incarnations, it has ultimately evolved into a quartet of talented pop, rock and folk musicians culled from the North Texas independent music community. “In about a year’s time, they’ve gone from so-so Americana act to one of the best pop-rock bands around. I’d have to tip my hat to ‘em anyway just for doing what they’re doing: conjuring up Nick Lowe-ish, R.E.M.-y, Elvis Costello-esque ‘80s radio pop. But the Fate Lions aren’t just aping some sort of distinctive sound from yesteryear to milk sympathy from old nostalgic tools like me. They’re being the real deal, expertly mixing jangly, cranky, countrified, Rickenbacker-tinged solos with snappy, toe-tapping beats and ooh-ahh-ing harmonies. ” -- Anthony Mariani, Fort Worth Weekly The band spent a year recording "Good Enough For You" (an album title jokingly plucked from Manriquez’ own experiences regarding family and, oddly enough, food) at Salim Nourallah’s Pleasantry Lane studio in Dallas, Texas. Fate Lions was without a bass player at the time of the recording, so Nourallah stepped in to fill the bill while also producing the album. They have since adopted Tony Ferraro (Eaton Lake Tonics, Bob Fante) as their full-time bassist. “Fate Lions, like Nourallah, make thoughtful but unrepentantly sumptuous pop with ear-tickling sonic flourishes such as creamy layers of background vocals, hand claps, tambourines, and enigmatic lyrics that step right up to the brink of melancholy but never fall into ennui.” -- Jimmy Fowler, Fort Worth Weekly Cory Helms (Polyphonic Spree, Professional Juice) filled in on keys, and regular band members Niki Saukam and Josh Hoover played guitar and drums, respectively. The result is a lush, bright and melodic pop album that takes its listeners through landscapes of 80s riffs and 60s fillers, while keeping its feet planted firmly in the present through brilliant tongue-in-cheek lyrics and original toe-tapping melodies. “Saukam's and Manriquez' guitars retain just enough snarl to remind listeners of the mother lode of Teenage Fanclub, Elvis Costello, and Smiths songs that inform the Lions' sound.” -- Jimmy Fowler, Fort Worth Weekly Fate Lions are currently gearing up to produce an EP titled “House Ferrari,” with a tentative release date set for January 2010. The title of the EP is yet another joke from the jocular Manriquez who quipped, “We can’t afford a Ferrari for each of us, so we’ll have to share.” |
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Music:Member Since: 02/07/2006Band Members: Niki Saukam Bob Fante Josh Hoover Jason Manriquez "Come get some!" Listen to more songs at LastFM.com Sounds Like: A towering inferno of melodrampop! Fate Lions Type of Label: Unsigned |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Indie / Pop / Rock) |
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Digital Distribution |
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| Fate Lions 'Good Enough for You' now available on Amazon mp3, iTunes, Lala and Napster. So if you happen to frequent any of those sites we hope you'll check us out. Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:45:00 GMT |
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Band Press in the FW Weekly |
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| Just up on the FW Weekly website and in print. Jimmy Fowler has some very nice things to say about the record. Check it out here! Posted by on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:09:00 GMT |
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Fate Lions at CD Baby |
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| Our first album, 2009 FW Weekly Music Awards nominee for 'Best Rock Album: Good Enough for You' & 'Best Rock Song: The Girls Are Alright', is now available at CD Baby. The CD sells for $8.99 or as a p... Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:27:00 GMT |
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2009 FW Weekly Music Awards |
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| Fate Lions have been nominated in multiple categories for this year's Music Awards: Rock, Rock Album and Rock Song. The illustrious Bob Fante, aka Tony Ferraro of Eaton Lake Tonics Has also been nomin... Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:47:00 GMT |
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Band of the Day: Dean & Britta |
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| The very first time I heard Luna I was smitten. I back tracked through the Galaxie 500 years and found some gems. But Luna was it for me in so many ways. Dean Wareham has always seem possessed of a ce... Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT |
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Movie of the Day: Let The Right One In |
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| One of the best vampire movies I've seen in a long while. In fact this may be the best vampire movie I've ever seen. If you are a Netflix subscriber it's available for instant watch. It's based on the... Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 07:44:00 GMT |
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Band of the Day: Super Furry Animals |
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| Incredible pop melodies fused with whatever catches this groups fancy. Some the nicest people making music. Super Furry Animals are candy for the soul. They're just what the Doctor ordered this quiet ... Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 07:18:00 GMT |
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Band(s) of the Day: Peter Case |
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| Peter Case first came to my attention when his band, The Plimsouls appeared in the film Valley Girl. They played great and looked cool. He has gone on to a Grammy Award winning solo career. Solid song... Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 17:26:00 GMT |
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Dallas Voice: DFW Unity party Wednesday in Fort Worth |
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| A write up with information regarding the show benefiting the Million Gay March of Texas.http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_... Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 06:19:00 GMT |
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Band(s) of the Day: American Music Club & Mark Eitzel |
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| Another excellent band that has been at it for a good while. Mark Eitzel's lyrics are some of the most shrewd and achingly beautiful words I've ever heard sung. If you haven't already experienced Amer... Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:12:00 GMT |
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