Stars
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User:cmelgarejo @timeAndDate(1280440425)
A few years ago, I saw Death Cab for Cutie in concert. Before they came on stage, a band I had never heard of opened for them. They were from Canada, had a male and female singer, and had trumpet in most of their songs. They were pretty awesome. After the show I found out the name of the band was Stars and they had only just formed in 2000. Since then, they have had only a fair few appearances on television and a couple of songs in various movies, but still make quiet rumblings in the indie community. While not widely known, they do have a loyal following for their unique, sometimes haunting, sometimes upbeat sound and mix of male and female vocals. They have released various EPs and full length albums.
Discography
* '''A Lot Of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth (EP, 2001)'''
* '''Nightsongs (2001)''' - The first full length album by the band, which has a cover of The Smiths "The Charming Man". Music from the album was featured on the television show Alias.
* '''The Comeback (EP, 2001))'''
* '''Dead Child Stars (EP, 2003)'''
* '''Heart (2003)''' - Their second full length album, it was actually recorded in the bedroom of keyboard player Chris Seligman.
* '''Set Yourself on Fire (2006)''' Lover is Dead" got airplay in the U.S as well, and was featured on The OC soundtrack, giving them larger exposure.
* '''Do You Trust Your Friends (2007)''' - A remix album of the songs from Set Yourself on Fire.
* '''In Our Bedroom After the War (2007)''' - To fight the possibility of the album being leaked, a digital version came out months before it's planned release.
* '''Sad Robots (EP, 2008)'''
* '''The Seance (EP, 2010)'''
* '''The Five Ghosts (2010)''' - Recently released in June, the deluxe edition has a bonus disc of extra tracks.
Other Members' Projects
The male vocalist, Torquil Campbell, is also an actor. He's been in many Canadian television shows, as well as had roles on Sex and the City and Law & Order. He's also performed in various Shakespeare plays.
Amy Millan, the female vocalist, joined the band later in their incarnation. She has two solo albums, Honey From the Tombs and Masters of the Burial. The second album features a few covers, including one of a Death Cab for Cutie song, "I Will Follow You Into The Dark".
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