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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]]'' containing three new tracks and a revamped version of 'Sweetness and Tenderness', a classic track from their debut album. | '''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]]'' containing three new tracks and a revamped version of 'Sweetness and Tenderness', a classic track from their debut album. | ||
[[Matt Sharp]]'s concept for | [[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 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.]]". | 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.]]". | ||