Faraquet

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Faraquet
Origin United States
Genre(s) Math Rock
Post Rock
Years active 1997-2001
2007-present
Label(s) Dischord Records
Website http://faraquet.5u.com
Members
Devin Ocampo
Chad Molter
Jeff Boswell

Faraquet (pronounced /ˈfærəkεt/) was an influential rock band from Washington D.C. sometimes placed in the math rock genre. They were formed in 1997, and disbanded in 2001. They were on Dischord Records. Two of the former members, Devin Ocampo and Chad Molter are in the current band Medications.

Faraquet have recently reformed to play tour dates in Brazil and their native Washington D.C.

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[edit] Personnel

[edit] Formation

  • Devin Ocampo: vocals, guitar, drums/percussion, keyboards, banja, baritone guitar, trumpet.
  • Chad Molter: drums/percussion, vocals, piccolo bass
  • Jeff Boswell: bass, feedback guitar, moog

[edit] Discography

[edit] 7-inches

  • s/t songs: "Parakeet" b/w "Um Die Ecke" (Mis En Scene Records: 002)(1998)
  • s/t songs: "Whole Thing Over" b/w "Call It Sane" (DeSoto Records:32)(1999)

[edit] EPs

  • split with Akarso (404 Records: 404-002)(1999)

[edit] LPs

[edit] Compilations

  • Faraquet (Mis En Scene Records) - 2007

Released just in Brazil, to be announcied worldwide

[edit] References In Other Media

  • Marten, a character in the "Questionable Content" webcomic known for his love of indie bands, has been seen wearing a "Faraquet" t-shirt. [1]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Questionable Content: New comics every Monday through Friday

Their new website address is http://www.faraquet.com

[edit] External links

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