The Format Calls It Quits
The Format announced yesterday that they are putting the band on hiatus after a half-decade career, with lead vocalist Nate Ruess posting the following message on the band’s website:
We have just put out word that we will not be making a new Format album. Please understand this was a tough decision and we’re both upset about it. While we accept there will be false speculation as to why, understand that Sam and I remain extremely close and in fact are still passing the twin peaks box set back and forth in an attempt to figure out who REALLY killed laura palmer. We also want to thank everyone with and within the Format, particularly Mike, Don, and Marko, whom without, none of this would have ever even been fully realized. We both suggest you support their musical talents and whatever they decide to do. And lastly we want to thank the fans who made this the best 5 years of our lives.
Dog Problems, their last album, was an indie pop achievement surprisingly fueled by a nasty break-up and major label woes. Although it’s good to hear that the parting is amicable, it’s a real shame The Format couldn’t channel the circumstances surrounding their dissolution into another album.
MP3s:
The Format - “Dog Problems”
The Format - “Dead End”
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Man, this makes me sad. I LOVE the Format. Their first album, especially was my summer soundtrack two years ago. They’ll be deeply missed.
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