The Wicked Farleys
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
Key people | Michael Brodeur, Vanessa Downing, Rob Laakso, Michael Cory, Ken Bernard |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
The Wicked Farleys was an American indie rock ensemble formed in 1994, consisting of Michael Brodeur (guitar, vocals), Vanessa Downing (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Rob Laakso (guitar, keyboards), Michael Cory (bass), and Ken Bernard (drums, keyboards). The group dissolved in 2000.
History
Their first album, Sentinel & Enterprise (1998), received acclaim from Allmusic as "a significantly overlooked exploration of intricate songwriting and pure math rock." This release was succeeded by the Sustained Interest EP in 1999.
In 2000, the band unveiled their sophomore and final studio album, Make It It, which was characterized by "steady, midtempo structures incorporating progressive guitar work and understated vocals," although some critics felt the album’s duration seemed extended beyond its actual runtime.
Style
The Wicked Farleys' musical approach is identified with math rock and indie rock. They preferred to describe their sound as "collage rock" instead of college rock.
Albums
- Sentinel & Enterprise (1998, Big Top)
- Make It It (2000, Big Top)
Extended plays
- Sustained Interest (1999, Big Top)
Singles
- Ken Theory (1997, Big Top)
- Split release with Tugboat Annie (1998, Big Top)
- Split release with The Vehicle Birth (1999, Doom Nibbler)