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Sunday Music Spotlight - The Rentals

October 7, 2007 in Music, Spotlight by Sean | 1 comment

Matt Sharp was the bass player for Weezer, the band that defined Geek Rock in the 90’s. As a side project he founded The Rentals, a place for him to work out the indie side of his musical soul. He assembled a crack team of musicians, including Weezer bandmate and drummer Patrick Wilson, and Petra and Rachel Haden (two-thirds of a set of triplets). The band released their first album, the ironically titled Return of the Rentals in 1995.

Almost immediately “Friends of P”, the first single from the album, rocketed up the Modern Rock charts, eventually peaking at #7. The band put out their second album Seven More Minutes in 1999, then broke up, seemingly forever.

Then in 2006 Sharp got the band back together (whether or not it was a mission from God is unknown…). They’ve already released an EP (The Last Little Life EP), and a full CD is expected before the end of the year.

The Rentals - Last Romantic Day

Full of the elements that make The Rentals’ brand of Indie Pop, this track gives a small glimpse into what the band is all about.

The Rentals - Little Bit Of You In Everything

This is the song that’s been stuck in my head all week. Melodic keyboards, steady rhythms, and lyrics of lost love blend together to create a musical smoothie of genius.

Bonus Videos
Video for “Friends of P”