Rheostatics
Rheostatics are a Canadian indie rock band. They were formed in 1978, and actively performed from 1980 until disbanding in 2007. After a number of reunion performances at special events, Rheostatics reformed in late 2016, introducing new songs and performing semi-regularly.
Although they had only one Top 40 hit, "Claire" in 1995, they were simultaneously one of Canada's most influential and unconventional rock bands, a band whose eclectic take on pop and rock music has been described both as iconic and iconoclastic. In particular, two of the band's albums, Whale Music and Melville, have been cited in numerous critical and listener polls as among the best Canadian albums ever recorded.
albums by Rheostatics
Songs by Rheostatics
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I am impressed with the far reaching and general broad scope of bands you bring to the table.
Well done Bill.
I am impressed with the far reaching and general broad scope of bands you bring to the table.
I don't listen to RP expecting to love every song -- I have my iTunes playlist of all my favorite stuff if I want that. I come to RP because I know I can count on William to surprise me with something mind-expanding. And he's been doing that for me for the past 20 years -- so Thanks!
While far from a favourite, it's just so darned nice to hear them here. Always gives me a little frisson of Canadian pride when I hear some of our lesser known bands (outside of Canada) here - Rheostatics, Great lake Swimmers, New Pornographers/Neko Case. Now perhaps you might like to cue up some Elliot Brood?
Thanks either way; ALWAYS a pleasure to be here.
Best news is that they have a brand new album coming out in September and it will be on Vinyl! I turn 50 in September so happy freakin' birthday to me!!!
To those of you who have not seen Chris live -
this is my recommandation!
He is truely FUNKY in concert!
The Tragically Hip's live album Live Between Us begins with singer Gord Downie thanking the Rheostatics for opening, saying "we're all richer for having seen them tonight."
I don't listen to RP expecting to love every song -- I have my iTunes playlist of all my favorite stuff if I want that. I come to RP because I know I can count on William to surprise me with something mind-expanding. And he's been doing that for me for the past 20 years -- so Thanks!
this. yes.
I just about fell outta my chair when I heard the Rheostatics pop up just now...wow, a pretty obscure Canadian band for sure, well done on that out of left fielder Bill...
We demand more Moxy Früvous!
Thanks!
ie: Saskatchewan (live): Claire (live); Dope Fiends And Boozehounds
A couple days ago , I think, I was thrilled to hear the Tragically Hip, and I immediately wondered if there were any Rheostatics songs on your playlist.
Why, you ask? They aren't at all alike. No, they're not. But, as they are my homies I understand they've been friends and competitors for years, each band taking their own individual approaches to the market. Commercially, the Hip won. The 'Statics' I think, were better musicians, always a little more esoteric, even oblique in their musical choices - rewarding, nonetheless, and damn exciting at times. And hearing their music here gives me some hope that it will have a chance to live on beyond the band's demise.
Well done Bill.
I am impressed with the far reaching and general broad scope of bands you bring to the table.
i'm french i'm love the music cause i'm love that cause i'm like this "laissé allé" :)
A Treat!
Thanks!
You know...?
I couldn't agree more.
Saw them play this at the historic Horsehshoe Tavern in Toronto last month. Pretty great!