The Friggs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Camden, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Garage rock music, singles, EPs, albums |
The Friggs were a garage rock ensemble originating from Camden, New Jersey, active between 1990 and 2000. The founding lineup featured Palmyra Delran on guitar and Jezebel as the vocalist and songwriter, with Lexi Plumm later stepping in to replace Jezebel.
History
Their initial live performance took place in Philadelphia on New Year's Eve transitioning from 1991 to 1992. Prior to this, in 1991, they released their debut single, a rendition of The Troggs' "Come Now." Subsequently, they issued several singles and the 1994 EP titled America's Only Rock & Roll Magazine Parody, produced by Ben Vaughn. Notably, the EP’s artwork was designed to closely resemble a classic issue of Creem. Later that year, Jezebel departed from the group and Lexi Plumm was recruited after Delran was intrigued by motorcycle noises left on her answering machine.
Their only full-length album, Rock Candy (1997), also produced by Vaughn and released through E-Vil Records, garnered favorable critical attention. This success led to opportunities opening for acts such as Beck and Cheap Trick. In 1997, they appeared at SXSW, before ultimately disbanding in 2000.
Film appearances
The track "Bad Word for a Good Thing" by The Friggs was featured in the movies Jawbreaker and Fuck. Additionally, their cover version of Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" was included in Jawbreaker, though it was excluded from the official soundtrack release. Their 1991 single "Shake" was used in the film Superbad. Following this renewed visibility, the band briefly reunited in 2008 for further live shows.
Style
The Friggs characterized their music as "trashy pop," a description also adopted by MTV News. The Austin Chronicle likened them to an all-female incarnation of The Standells, noting their "'60s-inspired trash-pop" sound. Likewise, The Morning Call emphasized their "danceable retro-'60s vibe," highlighting their distinct place within vintage-influenced pop genres.
Singles
- "Bad Word For A Good Thing" / "Friggs Theme" – Telstar Records TR 009 (1993)
Albums
- Rock Candy (1997) – E-Vil Records
EPs
- America's Only Rock & Roll Magazine Parody (1994) – Sympathy for the Record Industry
Compilations
- Today is Tomorrow’s Yesterday (2007) – Apex East