The Mommyheads formed in 1987 in New York City, recorded cult classics Flying Suit (1994) and Bingham's Hole (1996)and built a solid reputation as live performers through relentless US touring.
Their major label, self-titled debut with Geffen was released in 1998 but failed to achieve the necessary commercial success. The band eventually called it quits with successful tours with Guided By Voices, Cake and The Posies as their legacy.
Over the years, the band’s reputation continued to thrive and even grow. Their albums continued to find an audience among indie rock fans. Popular alt-rock bands like Death Cab For Cutie and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin claimed them as influences. Ardent Swedish fans loudly and persistently called for a comeback.
Realizing their mission was not complete, The Mommyheads reunited and re-recorded older songs for the 2008 album You’re Not A Dream, reissued Flying Suit, released the “best of” collection Finest Specimens and embarked on the first two overseas tours of their career.
During these tours, their love for writing and performing returned. Singer/guitarist Adam Elk, drummer Dan Fisherman, keyboardist/vocalist Michael Holt and bassist bassist Jason McNair entered the studio and recorded Delicate Friction, the band’s first album of all new material in more than a decade. The album will be released October 18th, 2011 through Dromedary Records.
Each day leading up to the album's release, Amplifier will be featuring a live performance video gleaned from the band's Scandinavian tour earlier this year.
"Just Give Me a Reason"
"Worm"
"Moonlight Crawl"
"Angels and Weathermen"
"Saints Preserve Us"
"Another Crowded House"
"I Wanna Stay"
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