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Carnival Art was an alternative rock band that existed for a few years in the early heydey of the genre.  [[weezer]]'s [[Brian Bell]] was a founding member of the band, which, in its short existence, managed to release three full-length albums, two EPs, and a smattering of b-sides and compilation appearances, both exclusive and previously released.
Carnival Art was an alternative rock band that existed for a few years in the early heydey of the genre.  The lineup included frontman [[Michael P. Tak]], guitarist [[Ed]] (previously of [[Jane's Addiction]], drummer Fallis, and [[weezer]]'s [[Brian Bell]] on bass.  In its short existence, the unit managed to release three full-length albums, two EPs, and a smattering of b-sides and compilation appearances, both exclusive and previously released.


Carnival Art received minimal radio or video airplay (although one video did manage to be derided by the legendary ''Beavis & Butt-head''!), which mirrored their miniscule record sales.  Their label, Beggar's Banquet, eventually dropped the band, but not before they themselves began to implode.
Carnival Art received minimal radio or video airplay (although one video did manage to be lambasted by the legendary ''Beavis & Butt-head''!), which mirrored their miniscule record sales.  The band's label, Beggar's Banquet, eventually dropped them, but not before they themselves began to implode.


Coincidentally, it was around this time that Bell discovered a new band on the Los Angeles scene...
Coincidentally, it was around this time that Bell discovered a new band on the Los Angeles scene...
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