Furslide
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Alternative rock music |
| Parent | Virgin Records (through subsidiary Meanwhile...) |
Furslide was a New York City-based alternative rock group active between 1997 and 1999. Their only full-length record, Adventure, was issued on October 6, 1998, through Meanwhile..., a subsidiary label of Virgin Records created by Nellee Hooper.
History
In early 1997, while on tour with Natalie Merchant, vocalist and guitarist Jennifer Turner established Furslide alongside Jason Lader and Adam MacDougall. The band became the first act signed to Nellee Hooper's Meanwhile... imprint in 1998. Their debut album, Adventure, produced by Hooper himself, featured Turner's candid, stream-of-consciousness lyricism.
Reviews of the album were varied: The Washington Post acknowledged Turner's powerful vocals but found fault with the songwriting and melodies; conversely, The Austin Chronicle commended Turner as an engaging lead singer and accomplished guitarist, while Spin regarded the album as deserving of mainstream pop success.
Furslide toured extensively throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, opening for prominent artists such as Lenny Kravitz—notably supporting him in Detroit on October 8, 1998—as well as Kula Shaker, Alanis Morissette, and Ben Folds. The group disbanded in 1999, reportedly due to underwhelming commercial performance.
Legacy
Drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell, Chrissie Hynde, and Natalie Merchant, Furslide's sound was notably eclectic. Their song "Over My Head" gained additional exposure by appearing on the soundtrack for Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Members
- Jennifer Turner: vocals and guitar
- Jason Lader: bass
- Adam MacDougall: drums
Discography
- Adventure (1998)
Further reading
- Popular Uprisings, Billboard, October 17, 1998
- More Rural Rock From Mellencamp, Son Volt, Hartford Courant, October 4, 1998
- Greg Prato, Furslide – Adventure, AllMusic
External links
- Official Virgin Records page for Furslide
- "FURSLIDE'S EXCELLENT 'ADVENTURE'", article on Pause and Play