Joan of Arc

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Chicago, United States (1995 – present)

Joan of Arc are an experimental indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They began in 1995, following the break up of a former band, Cap’n Jazz.

Joan of Arc are known for their use of electronics, samples, and multi-track recordings in their songs - some songs on The Gap contained over 100 tracks - although recently they have been writing in more traditional terms.

Their lyrics and cover art are considered highly conceptual and confusing. For example, the album Live in Chicago, 1999 is not a live album - it is a reference to the fact that that the band lived in Chicago in the year 1999 while the artwork throughout the booklet recreates founder of French New Wave cinema, Jean Luc Goddard’s Weekend.

Members of Joan of Arc have been in many other bands including Cap’n Jazz, Friend/Enemy, American Football, Owls, Ghosts and Vodka, Everyoned, and most recently Make Believe and Sharks and Seals.

Singer Tim Kinsella has been the only permanent member of the group; he has also recorded as a solo artist. Other members of the band include: Sam Zurick, Mike Kinsella, Nate Kinsella, Bobby Burg, Amy Cargill, Jeremy Boyle, Ben Vida, Cale Parks, Matt Clark, Todd Mattei, etc.

Band’s official website: http://www.joanfrc.com/

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2	Eventually, All At Once full track	93
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6	Laughter Reflected Back	80
7	If There Was a Time #1	78
8	Post Coitus Rock free download	77
8	Let's Wrestle full track	77
10	Just Pack or Unpack	76
11	Insects Don't Eat Bananas	69
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13	Many Times I've Mistaken full track	60
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afiveletterword wrote:
Wednesday morning

Boo Human has really become such an amazing album for me. I liked it a lot with first listen, but after several listens, I think it is one of the strongest efforts they've put out for me. I'd say the only albums I'd rate higher are Live in Chicago, The Gap, and How Memory Works.

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ciber_punx wrote:
Wednesday morning

boo human my favorite disc of year in this moment

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flopsy_88 wrote:
Tuesday evening

I don't think it would hurt to start with their latest cd Boo Human. Either way, you're probably not going to worship your first listen of any of their records, at least I didn't, they grew on me like crazy but it took a month or two.

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scottirvine wrote:
Monday afternoon

You're not going to "worship" How Memory Works, but it is a good album to start with.

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afiveletterword wrote:
Monday morning

I think most fans would agree that How Memory Works would be a great first album. Definitely check that out.

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AliasBeekeeper wrote:
Monday morning

i'm pretty new to joan of arc. if i were to jog down to the local record store, what cd would you recommend i pick up and worship?

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afiveletterword wrote:
last week

Joan of Arc's new 7" entitled "My Summer-Long High Wipeout" will be released on November 18, 2008 and will contain three tracks: 1. My Summer-Long High Wipeout 2. The Surrender 3. A Man Needs a Maid (Neil Young cover) Pre-order: http://www.nerdalertrecords.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=905

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scottirvine wrote:
last month

Tim is going to grad school. That obviously plays a huge part.

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afiveletterword wrote:
last month

I really hope some new info gets released about the new Owen album. I wonder if the 7" will just be new renditions of old songs or something completely new?

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pianistman1337 wrote:
last month

i assume all the members have too much going on in other projects, probably. bobby's got a new band, mike is almost done with his new owen album, i'd assume, nate is touring as birthmark, etc. i am PUMPED for the new 7" and supposed 10 song EP in early '09. i can't freaking wait.

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Gemeos wrote:
last month

What reasons then D: ?

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scottirvine wrote:
last month

Doubt it for multiple reasons.

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Gemeos wrote:
last month

Are they going to make a tour to promote their new album or something?

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scottirvine wrote:
last month

A new 7" soon, and a new album or something in early '09. Looking forward to it.

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rikgurrr wrote:
last month

the new album is awesome. i managed to see them when i was in canada and they were awesome despite only about 20/30 being at the gig, and it was one of only two canadian gigs on the tour! crazy.

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PF-Inferno wrote:
August 2008

this new song reminds me of the early JoA, cool!

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afiveletterword wrote:
August 2008

Tim's cover of Neil Young's "A Man Needs A Maid" is on the forum if anyone wants it for free. It's really good. Probably a contender for the b-side record for Boo Human.

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theloudestfire wrote:
August 2008

I'm really all about shown and told I thought it was only me who thought it was a jam...silly me.

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afiveletterword wrote:
July 2008

Tim played a live solo version of "Let's Wrestle." If he does it tonight, I think I will cream myself.

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[deleted-user] wrote:
July 2008

I like Tim's singing style.and I think Sam is a great guitarist. I saw their gig in Nagoya,Japan.it was fantastic!

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