The Rentals
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The Rentals | |||
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Background information | |||
Origin | United States | ||
Years active | 1995–1999 2006–present |
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Genre(s) | Alternative Rock | ||
Label(s) | Maverick Records Reprise Records |
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Website | http://www.therentals.com | ||
Current Members | |||
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Former Members | |||
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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.
Matt Sharp's concept for The Rentals began before even his involvement in Weezer. He is personally heavily influenced by late 70s/early 80s new wave and synth pop, particularly musicican Gary Numan and his project Tubeway Army. As such, The Rentals' sound is dominated by this influence.
Discography
Studio albums
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 |
EPs
Year | Title | Label |
2007 | The Last Little Life EP | Boompa |
Singles
Year | Title | Label |
1995 | "Friends of P." | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
1996 | "Waiting" | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
1999 | "Getting By" | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
2008 | "Colorado" | Self-released |
Compilations
Year | Title | Label |
1995 | The Poop Alley Tapes | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
1995 | How The _____ Stole Christmas KROQ cassette | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
2000 | The Solution To Benefit Heal The Bay benefit | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros. |
Bootlegs
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 |