The Recoys

The Recoys were an indie rock band from Boston, MA formed in 1996 by Hamilton Leithauser (vocals, guitar), Peter Bauer (guitar), Damon Hege (guitar), Mike Sheahan (bass) and Hugh MacIntosh (drums).^[1][2] Though the band never achieved mainstream success, several of its members went on to perform in successful bands following its breakup, most notably The Walkmen and The French Kicks.

History

The Recoys' music was often compared to that of The Standells and Troggs, owing to their vintage sound.^[2] Though the band never released a full length album while still together, a LP collecting various songs recorded by the band, titled The Rekoys, was released by Realistic Records and Troubleman Unlimited in 2003.^[1] The band did release a three-song (now out-of-print) EP of material, The Recoys, while the band was still playing together.^[3] The post-breakup LP included the three songs from the EP as well as seven songs meant for a future LP and a tribute song performed by The Lil' Fighters.^[1] Three of the songs on The Rekoys, "That's the Punchline," "The Blizzard of '93," and "Look Out Your Window," were rerecorded by The Walkmen for various albums and EPs.

Following The Recoys' breakup several of the bands' members went on to perform in commercially-successful bands; Hamilton Leithauser and Peter Bauer formed The Walkmen (along with members of Jonathan Fire*Eater), on vocals/guitar and bass/organ, respectively, while Hugh MacIntosh joined The French Kicks as the band's drummer.^[4]

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