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| Name = The Rentals
 
| Name = The Rentals
 
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| Genre = Alternative Rock
 
| Genre = Alternative Rock
 
| Active = 1995&ndash;1999<br/>2006&ndash;present
 
| Active = 1995&ndash;1999<br/>2006&ndash;present
| Labels = Maverick Records<br/>Reprise Records|Reprise<br/>Warner Bros. Records<br/>Boompa Records
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| Labels = Maverick Records<br/>Reprise Records<br/>Warner Bros. Records<br/>Boompa Records<br />Polyvinyl Records
 
| URL = http://www.therentals.com
 
| URL = http://www.therentals.com
| Current members = [[Matt Sharp]]<br/>[[Rachel Haden]]<br/>Ben Pringle<br/>Lauren Chipman<br/>Dan Joeright
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| Current members = [[Matt Sharp]]<br>[[Lauren Chipman]]<br>[[Jess Wolfe]]<br>[[Holly Laessig]]<br>[[Ryen Slegr]]<br>[[Patrick Carney]]
| Former members = [[Patrick Wilson]]<br/>Rod Cervera<br/>Tom Grimley<br/>Petra Haden<br/>Cherielynn Westrich<br/>Kevin March<br/>Mike Fletcher<br/>Jim Richards<br/>Maya Rudolph<br/>Sara Radle
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| Former members = [[Patrick Wilson]]<br/>[[Rod Cervera]]<br/>[[Tom Grimley]]<br/>[[Petra Haden]]<br/>[[Cherielynn Westrich]]<br/>[[Kevin March]]<br/>[[Mike Fletcher]]<br/>[[Jim Richards]]<br/>[[Maya Rudolph]]<br/>[[Sara Radle]]<br>[[Rachel Haden]]<br/>[[Ben Pringle]]<br>[[Dan Joeright]]<br>[[Jamie Blake]]
 
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'''The Rentals''' are a rock band fronted by [[Matt Sharp]], former bass player for [[Weezer]]. The band is widely known for their mid-1990s hit single, "[[Friends of P.]]" The group has released two albums, ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'' and ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'' on [[Maverick Records]]. The band quietly dissolved following the world tour for their second album, but in 2005 Sharp reformed the band with intentions of touring and recording a new record. In [[2007]], The Rentals released ''[[The Last Little Life EP]]''.
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'''The Rentals''' are a rock band fronted by [[Matt Sharp]], former bass player for [[Weezer]].
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==Overview==
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The Rentals are best known for their mid-1990s hit single, "[[Friends of P.]]" The group released two albums during their initial period of activity, 1995's ''[[Return of the Rentals]]'' and 1999's ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', on [[Maverick Records]]. The band quietly dissolved following the world tour for their second album, but in 2005 Sharp reformed the band with intentions of touring and recording a new record. In [[2007]], The Rentals released ''[[The Last Little Life EP]]'' containing three new tracks and a revamped version of 'Sweetness and Tenderness', a classic track from their debut album.
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[[Matt Sharp]]'s concept for The Rentals began before his involvement in Weezer.  He is heavily influenced by late 70s/early 80s new wave, punk, and synth pop, particularly musician [[Gary Numan]] and his project Tubeway Army.  As such, The Rentals' sound is dominated by this influence.
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During the writing of ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', Matt spent alot of time touring with British musicians including [[Blur]] and [[Ash]]. Such exposure influenced his songwriting, and caused him to open up to collaborative efforts.  Musicians from Elastica, Blur, and Ash appeared on several tracks on ''Seven More Minutes''.  Matt has gone on to collaborate with Blur frontman [[Damon Albarn]] on several occasions. Along with Blur drummer Dave Rowntree, they recorded a cover of Gary Numan's "[[We Have A Technical]]" for a [[Random: Interpretations of Gary Numan|tribute album]], and Albarn appeared with the Rentals on French television performing "[[Friends of P.]]".
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In 2006, The Rentals re-formed and went on a summer tour with [[Ozma]].  Following the completion of the tour, they began making home recordings in Los Angeles with Matt and Sara overseeing production.  The next summer, in [[2007]], the band released ''[[The Last Little Life EP]]'' and went on tour with Goldenboy and Copeland.
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After a year of silence, the band announced in 2009 their plans for an ambitious new project: ''[[Songs About Time]]''.  The first of the three mini albums was released on [[April 7]], [[2009]] and is called ''[[The Story of A Thousand Season's Past]]''.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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'''Studio albums'''
 
<table border="2" class="wikitable">
 
<table border="2" class="wikitable">
 
</tr>
 
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<td>''[[Seven More Minutes]]''</td>
 
<td>''[[Seven More Minutes]]''</td>
 
<td>Maverick/Warner Bros.</td>
 
<td>Maverick/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2009</td>
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<td>''[[Songs About Time]]''</td>
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<td>Self-released</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2011</td>
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<td>''[[Resilience]]''</td>
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<td>Ernest Jenning Record Co.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2014</td>
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<td>''[[Lost in Alphaville]]''</td>
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<td>Polyvinyl Records</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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'''EPs'''
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<table border="2" class="wikitable">
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>'''Year'''</td>
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<td>'''Title'''</td>
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<td>'''Label'''</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
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</table>
 
</table>
  
==External Links==
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'''Singles'''
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<table border="2" class="wikitable">
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>'''Year'''</td>
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<td>'''Title'''</td>
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<td>'''Label'''</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1995</td>
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<td>"[[Friends of P.]]"</td>
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<td>Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1996</td>
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<td>"[[Waiting]]"</td>
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<td>Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1996</td>
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<td>"[[Please Let That Be You]]"</td>
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<td>Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1999</td>
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<td>"[[Getting By]]"</td>
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<td>Maverick/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1999</td>
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<td>"[[She Says It's Alright]]"</td>
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<td>Maverick/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2008</td>
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<td>"[[Colorado]]"</td>
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<td>Self-released</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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'''Compilations'''
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<table border="2" class="wikitable">
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>'''Year'''</td>
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<td>'''Title'''</td>
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<td>'''Label'''</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1995</td>
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<td>''[[The Poop Alley Tapes]]''</td>
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<td>W.I.N. Records</td>
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</tr>
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<td>1995</td>
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<td>''[[How The _____ Stole Christmas]]'' KROQ cassette</td>
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<td>Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2000</td>
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<td>''[[The Solution To Benefit Heal The Bay]]'' benefit</td>
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<td>Mojo</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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'''Special releases'''
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<table border="2" class="wikitable">
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>'''Year'''</td>
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<td>'''Title'''</td>
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<td>'''Label'''</td>
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</tr>
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<td></td>
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<td>''[[For The Ladies]]'' (Early Rentals Session)</td>
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<td>Self-released</td>
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</tr>
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<td>2001</td>
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<td>''[[Excellent Stocking Stuffer]]'' (demos and rough mixes)</td>
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<td>Self-released</td>
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</tr>
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<td></td>
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<td>''[[Little Russel Street]]'' (''Seven More Minutes'' rough mixes and demos)</td>
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<td>Self-released</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==External links==
 
* [http://www.therentals.com Official site]
 
* [http://www.therentals.com Official site]
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/therentals Myspace page]
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/therentals Myspace page]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[List of The Rentals songs]]
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* [[List of The Rentals shows]]
 
* [[Matt Sharp]]
 
* [[Matt Sharp]]
  
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[[Category: Matt Sharp]]
 
[[Category: Weezer-related bands]]
 
[[Category: Weezer-related bands]]

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The Rentals
The Rentals band 2014.jpg
Background information
Origin United States
Years active 1995–1999
2006–present
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Label(s) Maverick Records
Reprise Records
Warner Bros. Records
Boompa Records
Polyvinyl Records
Website http://www.therentals.com
Current Members
Matt Sharp
Lauren Chipman
Jess Wolfe
Holly Laessig
Ryen Slegr
Patrick Carney
Former Members
Patrick Wilson
Rod Cervera
Tom Grimley
Petra Haden
Cherielynn Westrich
Kevin March
Mike Fletcher
Jim Richards
Maya Rudolph
Sara Radle
Rachel Haden
Ben Pringle
Dan Joeright
Jamie Blake

The Rentals are a rock band fronted by Matt Sharp, former bass player for Weezer.

Overview

The Rentals are best known for their mid-1990s hit single, "Friends of P." The group released two albums during their initial period of activity, 1995's Return of the Rentals and 1999's Seven More Minutes, on Maverick Records. The band quietly dissolved following the world tour for their second album, but in 2005 Sharp reformed the band with intentions of touring and recording a new record. In 2007, The Rentals released The Last Little Life EP containing three new tracks and a revamped version of 'Sweetness and Tenderness', a classic track from their debut album.

Matt Sharp's concept for The Rentals began before his involvement in Weezer. He is heavily influenced by late 70s/early 80s new wave, punk, and synth pop, particularly musician Gary Numan and his project Tubeway Army. As such, The Rentals' sound is dominated by this influence.

During the writing of Seven More Minutes, Matt spent alot of time touring with British musicians including Blur and Ash. Such exposure influenced his songwriting, and caused him to open up to collaborative efforts. Musicians from Elastica, Blur, and Ash appeared on several tracks on Seven More Minutes. Matt has gone on to collaborate with Blur frontman Damon Albarn on several occasions. Along with Blur drummer Dave Rowntree, they recorded a cover of Gary Numan's "We Have A Technical" for a tribute album, and Albarn appeared with the Rentals on French television performing "Friends of P.".

In 2006, The Rentals re-formed and went on a summer tour with Ozma. Following the completion of the tour, they began making home recordings in Los Angeles with Matt and Sara overseeing production. The next summer, in 2007, the band released The Last Little Life EP and went on tour with Goldenboy and Copeland.

After a year of silence, the band announced in 2009 their plans for an ambitious new project: Songs About Time. The first of the three mini albums was released on April 7, 2009 and is called The Story of A Thousand Season's Past.

Discography

Studio albums

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Year Title Label
1995 Return of the Rentals Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.
1999 Seven More Minutes Maverick/Warner Bros.
2009 Songs About Time Self-released
2011 Resilience Ernest Jenning Record Co.
2014 Lost in Alphaville Polyvinyl Records

EPs

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Year Title Label
2007 The Last Little Life EP Boompa

Singles

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</tr>

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Year Title Label
1995 "Friends of P." Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.
1996 "Waiting" Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.
1996 "Please Let That Be You" Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.
1999 "Getting By" Maverick/Warner Bros.
1999 "She Says It's Alright" Maverick/Warner Bros.
2008 "Colorado" Self-released

Compilations

</tr>
Year Title Label
1995 The Poop Alley Tapes W.I.N. Records
1995 How The _____ Stole Christmas KROQ cassette Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros.
2000 The Solution To Benefit Heal The Bay benefit Mojo

Special releases

</tr>
Year Title Label
For The Ladies (Early Rentals Session) Self-released
2001 Excellent Stocking Stuffer (demos and rough mixes) Self-released
Little Russel Street (Seven More Minutes rough mixes and demos) Self-released

External links

See also