| The Edmund Fitzgerald | |
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| Origin | Oxford and Thame, England |
| Genres | Math rock |
| Years active | Split in 2005 |
| Labels | Vacuous Pop Recordings Truck Records Stupid Cat Records Noisestar Try Harder Records |
| Associated acts | Foals, Youthmovies |
| Website | Myspace |
| Past members | |
| Yannis Philippakis Jack Bevan Lina Simon |
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The Edmund Fitzgerald (formerly known as Elizabeth) were a math rock band from Oxford, England, who disbanded in 2005. Their final line-up consisted of Yannis Philippakis on lead guitar and vocals, Lina Simon on rhythm guitar, and Jack Bevan on drums. Philippakis and Bevan later went on to join Foals.
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The band is known for their live shows that featured intense epic songs with minimal vocals and disjointed, technical rhythms.[1] Influences included Sweep the Leg Johnny and Sonic Youth. However, other influences were so numerous and varied that the group drew from the ideas of other bands rather than their finished product.[2]
The band split in 2005, following the departure of Simon, who chose not to pursue a musical career.[3] They also claimed that things had become "too serious" and that they wanted to have more fun making music.[4] This new desire resulted in the formation of Foals.
After the band's breakup, it was revealed that a two CD compilation of the band's work, titled Complete Works of The Edmund Fitzgerald, would be released, although the collection remains unreleased.
| Release | Description | Record Label |
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| Horses | Split 7”/CD with Youthmovie Soundtrack Strategies | Vacuous Pop Recordings |
| Eli Cash | 2003 Truck Festival Compilation CD | Truck Records |
| Two Broke Kids Bikes/These Wet Houston Driveways | Silver Rocket SR50 Compilation CD | Stupid Cat Records |
| My Quiets Heart Slight Of Hand | Split 12” with Bilge Pump | Noisestar |