The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project.[1] They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene the Polyphonic Spree.[2][3][4] In Torontonian circles, they are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards.[5]

The Old Soul
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock
Years active2003 (2003)–2008
Labels
Past members
  • Luca Maoloni
  • Nick Taylor
  • Matt McLaren
  • Jay Anderson
  • Andrew Innanen
  • Jo-Ann Goldsmith
  • Paul Aucoin
  • Andrew Scott

History

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Maoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario.[6] In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording.[6] Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.

The self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes.[7] Third album Gold was released in 2007.[8]

Discography

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  • The Old Soul (2004), Hand of God
  • She's Got Party Davis Eyes (2006), Hand of God
  • Gold (2007), Grifter

References

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  1. ^ Liss, Sarah & Perlich, Tim (2005) "The Old Soul", Now Toronto, June 9, 2005. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  2. ^ "The Old Soul Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  3. ^ Greene, Jo-Ann "The Old Soul (Hand of God) Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  4. ^ Lindsay, Cam (2007) "The Old Soul", Exclaim!, May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  5. ^ "Mondo Magazine". Retrieved November 23, 2007. [dead link]
  6. ^ a b "The Old Soul Biography", Maple Music. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  7. ^ Whish, Bill (2006) "Old Soul She's Got Party Davis Eyes", Exclaim!, September 1, 2006. Retrieved November 25, 2017
  8. ^ Delmar, Sari (2007) "Old Soul Gold", Exclaim!, October 1, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
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