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Piebald was an indie rock/pop-punk band. Piebald started as a hardcore band in Andover, Massachusetts, out of the same scene that produced legends Converge. They later moved to the Boston suburb of Somerville and became a staple of the Greater Boston indie rock scene. Two members still live in the Boston area, while the other two now live in Los Angeles.

A turning point in Piebald’s career came when they recorded seven tracks, and put them on the CD that came to be known as Sometimes Friends Fight. Their musical sound had greatly matured, and Travis’ lyrical ability was finally brought to the forefront of the band’s music. Another two seven-inches later, Piebald was ready for another metamorphosis.

Eleven tracks recorded at Salad Days became the first record to showcase Piebald’s signature sound and wry jokes. Traditionally the most sought-after Piebald recording (before it was immortalized in its entirety on All Ages), When Life Hands You Lemons was considered to be Piebald’s best music yet. This release furthered the lyrical style that had been growing within the band, and also showcased the first lead vocals by lead guitarist Aaron Stuart, and a piano track by Shettel.

Following If it Weren’t for Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains for Us All, Piebald released their most popular album to date, We Are the Only Friends We Have. It featured the single “American Hearts” which achieved a modicum of success, garnering some mention on MTV and college radio.

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indie, emo, rock, indie rock, alternative
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1	American Hearts	326
2	Just a Simple Plan	244
3	The Stalker	205
4	Long Nights	199
5	King of the Road	177
6	The Monkey Versus the Robot	170
7	Fear and Loathing on Cape Cod	152
8	Karate Chops for Everyone but Us	139
9	Look, I Just Don't Like You	136
10	It's Going to Get Worse Before It Gets Better	126
11	Part of Your Body is Made out of Rock	99
11	Sex Sells And (Unfortunately) I'm Buying	99
13	The Jealous Guy Blues	98
14	The King	97
14	Rich People Can Breed	97

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jclifford wrote:
yesterday afternoon

YESTERDAY I CALLED YOU........

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soulbleed wrote:
Monday evening

we are the only friends we have is such an amazing record.

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kevincoyne wrote:
last week

i like "Grace Kelly With Wings"

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NUTxSACK wrote:
last month

http://www.last.fm/group/SAVES+THE+DAY+ARE+THE+BEST+BAND+EVER%21 JOIN,JOIN,JOIN!!

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Begin_Here wrote:
last month

The Rock Revolution Will Not Be Televised - is like one of the best little EP's. Its so good, brings immediate nostalgia even though I'd never heard it before.

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McGerkey wrote:
last month

Ha ha wut? Pretty much everything before Venetian Blinds was really pretty bad. THERE, I SAID IT.

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WoodAndInk wrote:
last month

Sometimes Friends Fight 10" is good. That's about it.

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kbopNJ wrote:
last month

RIP why must every solid 'emo' band break up

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neilmx7 wrote:
last month

best band ever, def my favorite band ever

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lyndsaylovan wrote:
last month

so great!

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WetOREO wrote:
September 2008

The final 3 Piebald shows were some of the best I've ever seen. Can't wait for the reunion.

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Armor42 wrote:
August 2008

I miss seeing Piebald live

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donknotty wrote:
August 2008

Andy went back to school He got sick of Newberry Comics Aaron still rides alot Except now, now he's just fatter Alex took over for Alex Van Halen After his major surgery John, well, he got married to Laura and I teach their kid in first grade!

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eskelicious wrote:
July 2008

I LOVE PIEBALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (enough to use excessive caps and one more exclamation point than the previous person)

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[deleted-user] wrote:
July 2008

I LOVE PIEBALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (enough to use excessive caps and exclamation points)
csgillis wrote:
July 2008

What happened to these guys? In the Burrito Allston days these guys were so good to see...but the ac/dc rock thing killed them imo.

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BurntOrange wrote:
June 2008

I hope Travis is living on a farm and riding his bike right now.

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Roil_aurem wrote:
June 2008

Think of it less as goodbye and more like 'catch you later' Piebald lives through internet video - http://www.boston.tv/site/?clipId=248207621

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ksteeves wrote:
June 2008

Yes emo. Have you heard the early Piebald material? When Life Hands You Lemons!

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titdirt wrote:
June 2008

emo, really???????

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