Biography

Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer formed the Posies in Seattle in the mid '80s, releasing their classic debut in 1988. Their effortless melding of power-pop harmonies, punk energy, and insightful lyrics seemed at once a throwback to and a savvy reimagining of the '60s British Invasion. By 1990, they were signed to Geffen and released a trio of great albums there. The band's critical and popular ascent dovetailed nicely with the burgeoning grunge/alternative scene, but they were unceremoniously dropped from the label after failing to produce a "hit." Although the band had officially called it quits by the end of the millennium, Stringfellow and Auer toured and recorded as an acoustic duo, and were both a part of the Minus Five and the reformed Big Star. The full-band reunited in 2005 for a studio album and tour.

Top Tracks

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• ¿will You Ever Ease Your Mind?

• Accidental Architecture

• Burn & Shine

• Cleopatra Street

• Dream All Day

• Dreaming

• Everybody Is A Fucking Liar

• Fight It (if You Want)

• Flavor Of The Month

• Golden Blunders

• Help Yourself

• Holiday Hours

• I Don't Want To Talk To You

• I Finally Found A Jungle I Like!!!

• I Guess You're Right

• I May Hate You Sometimes

• Keep Me Guessing

• Ladies And Gentlemen

• Love Letter Boxes

• My Big Mouth

• Ontario

• Solar Sister

• Somehow Everything

• Suddenly Mary

• Surrender

• Sweethearts Of Rodeo Drive

• The Glitter Prize

• This One's Taken

• When Mute Tongues Can Speak

• Who To Blame

• You're The Beautiful One

Discography

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• Blood/Candy

  Rykodisc

  2010

• Every Kind of Light

  Ryko Distribution / Rykodisc

  2005

• Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D.

  Badman Recording Co.

  2001

• In Case You Didn't Feel Like Plugging In

  Casa Productions

  2000

• Success

  Popllama Records

  1998

• Frosting on the Beater

  Geffen Goldline / DGC

  1993

• Dear 23

  Geffen Goldline / DGC

  1990

• Failure

  Popllama Records

  1988