The Pacific Ocean (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Edward Baluyut, Connie Lovatt |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Edward Baluyut, Connie Lovatt, Steve Pilgrim |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
The Pacific Ocean was an indie rock group originating from New York City, established in 1996.
In 1996, Edward Baluyut departed from Versus due to personal and professional obligations and contributed as a drummer for Connie Lovatt's project Containe during that period. Shortly thereafter, Edward and Connie collaborated to create The Pacific Ocean, issuing their initial EP Birds don't think they're flying through Enchanté Records within the same year. Edward took on both guitar and drum duties, while Lovatt provided bass and lead vocals; Patrick Ramos, who had succeeded Edward in Versus, played drums on a single track. Additional tracks recorded at that time were later released in 1999.
Steve Pilgrim joined as the drummer in 1997, leading the band to perform frequently across New York City and the eastern United States, sharing tours with Versus and The Magnetic Fields. Their 1999 album Less Than the Needle, More Than the Shotgun was co-produced by James Baluyut, Edward’s brother. The group's third studio release, So Beautiful and Cheap and Warm, came out in 2002 under TeenBeat Records. This album was produced by Bill Callahan, also known as Smog, who used the pseudonym Johnny Appleseed and featured guitar contributions from Alan Licht.
Following 2003, The Pacific Ocean discontinued live shows and recording activities. Subsequently, Connie Lovatt played bass on Smog’s 2005 album A River Ain't Too Much to Love and participated in their tours. Additionally, she co-wrote the cookbook The Dumpling: A Seasonal Guide alongside Wai Hon Chu.
Members
- Connie Lovatt – bass guitar, lead vocals
- Edward Baluyut – drums, guitar, vocals
- Steve Pilgrim – keyboards, drums
Discography
- Birds don't think they're flying [mini-album] (1997) Enchanté Records
- Less Than the Needle, More Than the Shotgun (1999) Enchanté Records
- So Beautiful and Cheap and Warm (2002) TeenBeat Records
External links
- [Allmusic.com entry]
- [Fan page for Versus and related bands]
- [Love Your Ocean - fan site]
- [Trouserpress entry]
- [Album review in Exclaim!]