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    (1983- )
    Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Formed by Kurt Neumann (vocals/electric guitar) and Sam Llanas (vocals/acoustic guitar)
    Best known for the hit single 'Closer to Free'
    Had another top-40 hit with 'Hurt By Love'
    Albums include 'Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams,' 'Outside Looking In,' 'Home,' 'Black and White,' 'Go Slow Down,' 'Blend,' 'Resolution,' 'Still,' and 'Mr. Sad Clown'

Why they might be annoying:

    Although a two-hit wonder, 'Closer to Free' is their only song that still gets airplay.
    'Closer to Free' didn't become popular until it was used as the theme song for the cheesy drama 'Party of Five.'
    The song was repetitive and was overplayed on the radio in the late 90's.
    They often get lumped in with bands like Hootie and the Blowfish and Blues Traveler as one of the 'bar bands' that suddenly got popular in the 90's.
    They've had a revolving door lineup, with Neumann and Llanas being the only constant members.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were voted as the 'Best New American Band' by Rolling Stone magazine (1987).
    Neumann and Llanas both share lead vocal duties.
    They have been compared to The Everly Brothers .
    They constantly write and perform new material and have avoided becoming an 'oldies act.'
    They have a cult following.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 12 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 59 Votes: 47.46% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 147 Votes: 59.86% Annoying