Magoo

Playing a handful of empty shows at various Norwich watering holes is how [wimpLink artistId="3583115"]the Magoo[/wimpLink] story started in 1993. They would spend two years living this lifestyle while gigging throughout England before becoming studio addicts in 1995. With three singles on their own Noisebox Records -- including "Mudshark," "Robot Carnival," and 1996's "Eye Spy" -- as well as some recognition from radio personality [wimpLink artistId="6500754"]John Peel[/wimpLink], [wimpLink artistId="3583115"]Magoo[/wimpLink] found their setting in the British indie rock environment with their first album [wimpLink albumId="197224066"]The Soateramic Sounds of Magoo[/wimpLink]. Released by Chemikal Underground in 1997, this opened a few more doors for [wimpLink artistId="3583115"]Magoo[/wimpLink], including some dates with [wimpLink artistId="3518014"]Guided by Voices[/wimpLink], [wimpLink artistId="3566200"]the Delgados[/wimpLink], and a split 7" with [wimpLink artistId="3568709"]Mogwai[/wimpLink]. After another handful of singles such as "A to Z and Back Again," "Red Lines (Are Fine)" and the singles compilation "Close Continental D.N.A." all released in 1997, the following year saw another tour with The Delagods, [wimpLink artistId="6524"]Cornershop[/wimpLink], the EP Swiss Border Escape and their second album [wimpLink albumId="197223861"]Vote the Pacifist Ticket Today[/wimpLink]. ~ Mike DaRonco