| The Manvils | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, Canada |
| Genres | Rock Indie rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Sandbag Records |
| Website | Official website |
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| Mikey Manville Greg Buhr Jay Koenderman |
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| Past members | |
| Andy Mac Mark Parry |
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The Manvils are a Canadian rock band from Vancouver. The band, consists of singer, songwriter and guitarist Mikey Manville, bassist Greg Buhr and drummer Jay Koenderman.
The Manvils have shared the stage with Stereophonics, Suicide Girls, The Bellrays, The Horror Pops. Metric, De La Soul, Jarvis Cocker, Bif Naked, Sonic Youth, Ben Harper and The Relentless7, Daniel Wesley & Dragonette.
The band signed a recording contract with Vancouver indie Label Sandbag Records in early 2008.
In 2008, The Manvils began writing and recording their new album with producer, Ryan Dahle (Limblifter/Age of Electric). Recorded at The Factory and The RecRoom (Greenhouse Studios), the new album was finalized in early 2009. 'The Manvils' was released in Canada on August 11, 2009, through Fontana North Distribution.
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Brad Wheeler of The Globe and Mail proclaims The Manvils ‘Turpentine “…a killer single that is lustrous and bold.” * * */4
SoundProof Magazine "The Manvils" * * * */5
Joshua Kloke from PopMatters writes, “The search for genuine rock ‘n’ roll can be a fruitless one. The dodgy back alleys is where you’ll find the Manvils, a Vancouver trio who comes at you with an immediate sonic punch to the gut on its self-titled second full-length release. Although the Manvils owe a drink and a debt of gratitude to its predecessors, including the Tragically Hip on the tumbling yet uplifting “Substation” and Them on the harmonious sway of “The Stoker”, the band harnesses these sounds remarkably and adeptly, creating a vibe all its own. Lead singer and guitarist Mike Manville emits an omnipresent howl that not only keeps the record afloat but directs its ebb and flow. “Madame Guillotine” shakes with fervent emotion and may be the one to bring the house down, but ever the students of history, the Manvils will probably build it up again soon enough.” 8/10
Backstage Vancouver "The Manvils" * * * * */5
Access Magazine "The Manvils" 8/10
“There is nary a wasted note on The Manvils. The arrangements are concise, the musicianship tight and impassioned. So if you want one of those 500 vinyl beauties, you’d be well-advised to act now, before everyone else in the country is scrambling to get their hands on them…In 20 years, you’ll still be glad you did.” The Georgia Straight
“While their voice is clearly North American, this Vancouver quartet taps into the British indie sound with complete ease. And there’s plenty of evidence of this on the band’s self-titled second album. Just listen to Substation and you’d swear it was an outtake from a Smiths album. Another outstanding track is Riverside, on which vocalist/guitarist Mike Manville bares his soul to the woman he loves in this beautifully textured piece with razor-sharp guitar hooks. Boasting a good selection of up-tempo pieces and ballads, The Manvils present a balanced approach to their multifaceted style that melds everything from pop to metal.” * * */4 The Hour
“The band are served best by the likes of “Turpentine,” a wonderful song with a ’60s garage influence, and the other upbeat songs put the Manvils in a great light.” Exclaim!
“Fronted by the jovial and boisterous lead singer/guitarist Mikey Manville, the band kicked off the night by premiering their new video for “Turpentine,” which features Hollywood actor John Savage, of The Deer Hunter fame. The video was a speedy take on Pulp Fiction, in which a desperate dude beats a man to death with an ashtray. All the while, the Manvils, clad in Sgt. Pepper’s-esque uniforms kept up a snarling, uniquely Canadian beat.
Finally, the Manvils took the stage, putting forth chunky rhythms and a propulsive sound. The three-piece were louder than one might expect and treated the crowd to many a high-octane number from their self-titled sophomore effort. Debuting punk-ish numbers full of bravado, the Manvils soon plowed through “Turpentine,” with Mikey Manville joking about how well the video would do on MuchMusic. Funny, seeing as how a video like “Turpentine” is exactly the kind of shot in the arm that MuchMusic needs.” Exclaim!
“Right from the beginning, “Good Luck Club,” the Manvils take control and don’t let go. Perhaps the peak is “The Stoker,” that has the band at its most wantonly commercial (a chant will do that) but “Madame Guillotine” and “True Believers,” which follow, burn with dramatic intensity.” The Province
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Strange Disaster (EP) |
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