Restorations is an American
rock
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band, based in
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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. They formed after the dissolution of
Jena Berlin, post-hardcore band from Philly that featured guitarist/singer Jon Loudon on vocals, guitarist Dave Klyman, plus third guitarist Lee Hartney and original drummer Jeff Meyers (
Belgrade,
Ma Jolie). Originally considered to be a "once-a-month/easy-band" with limited touring
the band now tours regularly.
The band initially released a 7" with Evil Weevil records featuring the songs "Frankford" and "Of Trees" and then partnered with Paper + Plastick for their
Strange Behavior
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EP release both digitally and on 10" vinyl. After that financial arrangement fell through
the band moved on to release their first LP on
Tiny Engines
Tiny Engines is an American record label based in the Carolinas.
Controversy
In November 2019, Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom accused Tiny Engines of a breach of contract due to the delayed payment of $8,000 in royalties. Knipe claimed that Tiny Engi ...
. Following this they partnered with
SideOneDummy
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to release ''LP2'' and ''LP3'', both recorded by
Jon Low, who has engineered and worked on records for
the National,
Twin Sister
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, and others at Miner Street Studio. The band's fourth album, ''LP5000'', was released September 28, 2018 by
Tiny Engines
Tiny Engines is an American record label based in the Carolinas.
Controversy
In November 2019, Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom accused Tiny Engines of a breach of contract due to the delayed payment of $8,000 in royalties. Knipe claimed that Tiny Engi ...
.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Restorations'' ''(2011)''
* ''LP2'' ''(2013)''
* ''LP3'' ''(2014)''
* ''LP5000'' ''(2018)''
EPs
* ''Strange Behavior'' ''(2010)''
Singles and 7 inches
* "See/Sea"
* "Call and Response IV"
* "New/Old"
* "A/B"
* Split with
Rosetta
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* "Frankford/Of Trees"
References
External links
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Musical groups established in 2010
2010 establishments in Pennsylvania