Grand Archives

Initially called simply Archives, Grand Archives featured members of Carissa's Wierd (yes, that's how they spelled it) and Band of Horses. With a sound inspired by such '70s acts as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the Eagles (complete with multi-part harmonies), the band made their live debut during the spring of 2007. They subsequently toured with Modest Mouse while preparing their self-titled debut album for Sub Pop, which the label released in February 2008. Keep in Mind Frankenstein followed one year later, featuring a similarly harmony-rich sound as its predecessor. ~ Stewart Mason