Recommended if You Like
Fountains of Wayne Tenacious D The Ramones

Genres You Will Love
Pop: Power Pop Moods: Mood: Quirky Rock: Comedy Rock Rock: Punk-Pop Moods: Mood: Funny

By Location
United States - Kentucky United States - United States

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The Uncommon Houseflies

BIOGRAPHY

The Uncommon Houseflies began somewhat by accident when Louisville, Ky., music writer Kevin Gibson realized his obsession with the Ramones had to be dealt with. And not by sniffing glue.

This obsession grew into a band that plays accessible power-pop -- featuring some punk, alt-country and indie rock influences -- with humorous lyrics. From the dark comedy "Disgruntled Shooter (In the Nursing Home)" to the singalong romp, "The F*ck You Song," the Houseflies always aim to have fun. Usually at someone else's expense.

The band's 2010 release, Excrement Weather, produced even more instant classics such as "Beating Up Hippies," "Na Na (Where's the Spatula?)," "Supermarket Sushi" and "Cotton Candy in the Rain."

Guitarist Butch Bays came on board in early 2011, and the band released an EP titled Wretched Radio, including soon-to-be-classics like the title track, "Space Monkey", "Border Disorder (The Canada Song)" and "Commando For Jesus."


MUSIC

Hipster Apocalypse by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2013
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A blend of punk, surf, pop, rock and even a bit of funk, Hipster Apocalypse takes the listener on a ride that ranges in influence from the Beatles to the Ramones to Frank Zappa.
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Hipster Apocalypse The Uncommon Houseflies
A Very Houseflies Christmas by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2012
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Three Christmas tunes from Louisville, Ky.'s favorite quirky indie-pop band, including a murder ballad take on the holiday classic, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer."
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A Very Houseflies Christmas The Uncommon Houseflies
Wretched Radio by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2012
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This is a power-pop jaunt that takes forays into Cake-esque rap, country and even a Zeppelin-meets-Bowie epic. The stories and melodies within are Fountains of Wayne-style fun, though, so beware: Side effects include humming and involuntary toe-tapping.
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Wretched Radio The Uncommon Houseflies
The F*ck You Song by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2010
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A surprisingly fun and funny romp that will not only make you giggle, but will also have you tapping your toes and singing along. Beware: extreme ear worm. With expletives.
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The F*ck You Song The Uncommon Houseflies
Excrement Weather by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2010
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Off-the-wall lyrics and a crunchy, hook-driven, power-pop style make this quartet sound like the Ramones beating up a clown.
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Excrement Weather The Uncommon Houseflies
Zombie Clowns Ate Your Sister's Kitty by The Uncommon Houseflies
Release: 2007
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Fun, quirky, guitar-based power-pop, with lyrics that sometimes make people laugh out loud. If you like Fountains of Wayne, but don't necessarily like the pristine production or spot-on vocals, the Uncommon Houseflies are for you.
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Zombie Clowns Ate Your Sister's Kitty The Uncommon Houseflies