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Fruit Bats is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. The group has had many personnel changes but revolves around songwriter Eric D. Johnson. Their albums inclu
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Sounds like:
Andy Shauf,
Wilco,
Dr. Dog
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Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 6, 2023
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Fruit Bats go way, way back on Indie Shuffle. We're talking all the way to the early days of the blog, circa 2009.They've been on and off my radar since then, mostly because my brother has become a huge fan, attending their shows whenever they swing ...
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Sounds like:
Avi Buffalo,
Wilco,
Dr. Dog
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Sep 10, 2016
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Hello, Saturday! I'm in the process of moving into a new house, and as part of that journey I've uncovered a shit-ton of older music that I used to listen to on the daily.
One of those pleasant discoveries was Fruit Bats and their album The Ruminant...
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3

Sounds like:
Megafaun,
The Moondoggies,
The Cave Singers
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4

Sounds like:
Fruit Bats,
The New Pornographers,
Andrew Bird
By
Lauren Sloss
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Aug 12, 2011
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Listening to The Decemberists cover the Fruit Bats, I can't help but think that these two bands would have a blast jamming together. The Decemberists don't do much to alter the sound of the Fruit Bats sweet single "When U Love Somebody," save upping ...
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5

Sounds like:
Blitzen Trapper,
Megafaun,
The Moondoggies
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6

Sounds like:
Vetiver,
Deer Tick,
Middle Brother
By
Lauren Sloss
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Jul 29, 2011
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I first heard the Fruit Bats second hand, and from another room. A friend was playing their song "When U Love Someone" on acoustic guitar, and I found myself sitting up, putting down my book, and downloading almost immediately. Listening to their fif...
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By
Lauren Sloss
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Jul 9, 2011
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I know I can always count on the Fruit Bats for fun approaches to folk rock. I'm especially looking forward to their upcoming LP, Tripper, which drops this August on Sub Pop.My anticipation for this album has been steadily growing as I listen to "WAC...
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Sounds like:
Dr. Dog,
The Apples in the Stereo,
Fleetwood Mac,
Matt Costa
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Aug 4, 2009
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Is it folk-pop, or something along country lines? Honestly, I wasn't quite sure when I first put this album on, but the bottom line is that I enjoyed it. It was only after five or so listens that I decided to delve a little deeper, and oh what an in...
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