Not to be confused with The Box Social (Portland, Oregon).
The Box Social
Landscapeyes
Backgroundgroup_or_band
Years active2002–2008
OriginMequon, Wis., US
GenreAlternative rock
Pop-rock
LabelBright Ideas
No Karma
Qdot
Associated actsDirect Hit
Milkbreath
Nick Junkunc
Past membersNick Junkunc
Nick Woods
Dave Griesbach
Brian Peoplis
Mike Ewing
Adam Melberth
Matt Kuehl

The Box Social were an American band from Mequon, Wisconsin, often described as pop rock and sometimes as grunge revival.[1] Critics have compared their sound to Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand and Lou Reed,[2] with some songs compared positively to AC/DC[1] and others negatively to Weezer.[3] Critics praised Nick Woods' vocals, noting that he actually sings rather than screaming,[1] and comparing his vocals to Jack White.[4] Woods was later a member of Direct Hit.[5] The band formed in 2002, and released three EPs[6] and one full-length album called Get Going before splitting in 2008.[7]

Members

  • Nick Junkunc - guitar/vocals (2002–2008)
  • Nick Woods - guitar/vocals (2002–2008)
  • Brian Peoplis - drums (2002–2008)
  • Dave Griesbach - bass/vocals (2006–2008)
  • Adam Melberth - bass (2005–2006)
  • Matt Kuehl - bass (2004–2005)
  • Mike Ewing - bass (2002–2004)

Discography

  • Get Going (2007)
  • Blown To Bits (EP, 2005)
  • Golly Gee Whiz! (EP, 2004)
  • What, Too Soon? (EP, 2003)

References

  1. ^ "DOA - The Box Social - Blown to Bits EP". 2007-10-09. Archived from the original on 2007-10-09. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  2. ^ "HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM | REVIEWS | The Box Social - Blown To Bits album review". www.hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  3. ^ "Independent Clauses". 2006-07-12. Archived 2006-07-12 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  4. ^ "Critical Mass - The Forces That Shape Your World". 2006-03-20. Archived 2006-03-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  5. ^ "My First Band: Nick Woods (Direct Hit!, The Box Social)". Milwaukee Record. 26 April 2019.
  6. ^ Tanzilo, Bobby (2005-10-03). "EPs chart the course of Milwaukee band The Box Social". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  7. ^ Mason, Stewart. "Get Going Review". AllMusic