The Box Social were an American band from Mequon, Wisconsin, often described as pop rock and sometimes as grunge revival.[1] Critics have compared their sound to Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand and Lou Reed,[2] with some songs compared positively to AC/DC[1] and others negatively to Weezer.[3] Critics praised Nick Woods' vocals, noting that he actually sings rather than screaming,[1] and comparing his vocals to Jack White.[4] Woods was later a member of Direct Hit.[5] The band formed in 2002, and released three EPs[6] and one full-length album called Get Going before splitting in 2008.[7]
The Box Social | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mequon, Wis., US |
| Genres | Alternative rock Pop-rock |
| Years active | 2002–2008 |
| Labels | Bright Ideas No Karma Qdot |
| Past members | Nick Junkunc Nick Woods Dave Griesbach Brian Peoplis Mike Ewing Adam Melberth Matt Kuehl |
Members edit
- Nick Junkunc - guitar/vocals (2002-2008)
- Nick Woods - guitar/vocals (2002-2008)
- Brian Peoplis - drums (2002-2008)
- Dave Griesbach - bass/vocals (2006-2008)
- Adam Melberth - bass (2005-2006)
- Matt Kuehl - bass (2004-2005)
- Mike Ewing - bass (2002-2004)
Discography edit
- Get Going (2007)
- Blown To Bits (EP, 2005)
- Golly Gee Whiz! (EP, 2004)
- What, Too Soon? (EP, 2003)
References edit
- ^ a b c "DOA - The Box Social - Blown to Bits EP". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM | REVIEWS | The Box Social - Blown To Bits album review". www.hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Independent Clauses". 2006-07-12. Archived from the original on 2006-07-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Critical Mass - The Forces That Shape Your World". 2006-03-20. Archived from the original on 2006-03-20. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "My First Band: Nick Woods (Direct Hit!, The Box Social)". Milwaukee Record. 26 April 2019.
- ^ Tanzilo, Bobby (2005-10-03). "EPs chart the course of Milwaukee band The Box Social". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mason, Stewart. "Get Going Review". AllMusic.