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eyesaresmiles
I never said they sounded alike. They didn't have any hits (which guitar band that was any good did back then, apart from nirvana?) but they were big in the indie world and they've only got bigger since to the point that they seem to have attained something like 'classic' status, hence my surprise. I'm sure there are plenty of people in Quebec who know who they are :)
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Le_Dardeur
Never even heard about them prior to Galaxie changing name, not big here in Québec at the very least. And upon hearing them, they don't sound even close to one and other. But I do see your point.
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eyesaresmiles
I meant that if they play garage rock then surely they would have heard of Galaxie 500. If you're interested in non-chart rock then Galaxie 500 are pretty darn big, don't you think? That's all.
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Le_Dardeur
I don't think they've heard about the other Galaxie 500 prior to naming the band, those bands don't sound alike at all and no they are not a tribute band. They changed name to avoid misleads. Galaxie is french for Galaxy... Since they're franco you'll understand my point.
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eyesaresmiles
Garage rock? Then they must have heard of Galaxie 500 when they chose their name, surely? Was it a gag, or a tribute, or what?
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