Giant Drag
The dreamy-but-tough indie rock of L.A.'s Giant Drag is the brainchild of singer/guitarist Annie Hardy, whose knowing lyrics and washes of guitar suggest a mix of My Bloody Valentine, the Breeders, PJ Harvey, and Mazzy Star. Hardy played keyboards in an area band called Shrinkwrap before striking out on her own. After writing a few songs, she drafted drummer/keyboardist Micah Calabrese to collaborate with her; after auditioning several other potential members, the duo decided to stay a duo. Giant Drag appeared on the Fold compilation and earned a following in the U.K., where noted indie label Wichita signed the band. The Lemona EP arrived in 2004; soon after its release, Calabrese was replaced by new drummer/keyboardist Eli. Lemona saw a U.S. release in early 2005. The band's debut full-length album, Hearts & Unicorns, followed in September. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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- Play This Isn't ItAnnie and Micah explore the subtleties of love with this not-so-subtle message.Windows Media Player Required
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Giant Drag's debut is a sometimes hazy, sometimes fizzy blast of who-cares rock, meaning not that you, the listener, will find it as disposable as the cups sitting next to the beer keg, but that...
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Recent User Reviews
What a pleasant change from all the cookie-cutter types being put out there these days. Very innovative, very different, and talent to boot!
Hardy is not only a beauty, but a talented singer and songwriter; her songwriting is like nothing
FULL REVIEWHardy is not only a beauty, but a talented singer and songwriter; her songwriting is like nothing
posted Feb 14, 2006
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