Album: Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair by La Dispute (2008)
Genre: Post-Hardcore | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: No Sleep Digital
Format: Album

Description: Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair is the debut album released by La Dispute. Supported by three release shows, it was released on November 11, 2008 simultaneously along with Here, Hear II. through No Sleep Records on both CD and vinyl. The album's title is derived from an Asian folktale, which the album's lyrics loosely follow. Its release has received limited reception from notable critics, however, the album maintains a legacy in the post-hardcore scene.

Artist Background: La Dispute was formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2004 by Jordan Dreyer, Kevin Whittemore, Brad Vander Lugt, Derek Sterenberg and Adam Kool, who were all school friends and some related whilst growing up in Grand Rapids. The band was primarily a small garage band, playing the occasional show and performing in warehouses and garages. It wasn't until two years after their formation, after the loss of Derek Sterenberg and Adam Kool, that they took the project seriously. Chad Sterenberg and Adam... Part of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: mewithoutYou, Thursday, Chiodos, Pianos Become the Teeth

Music Scene: Part of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Post-Hardcore movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Post-Hardcore, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, No Sleep Digital

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Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair is the debut album released by La Dispute. Supported by three release shows, it was released on November 11, 2008 simultaneously along with Here, Hear II. through No Sleep Records on both CD and vinyl. The album's title is derived from an Asian folktale, which the album's lyrics loosely follow. Its release has received limited reception from notable critics, however, the album maintains a legacy in the post-hardcore scene.

Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair

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