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[[Matt Sharp]]'s concept for The Rentals began before his involvement in Weezer. The project, initially named '''That's Incredible!''' by producer [[Tom Grimley]], was heavily influenced by late 70s/early 80s new wave, punk, and synth pop, particularly musician [[Gary Numan]] and his project Tubeway Army. Matt Sharp has cited the band [[ | [[Matt Sharp]]'s concept for The Rentals began before his involvement in Weezer. The project, initially named '''That's Incredible!''' by producer [[Tom Grimley]], was heavily influenced by late 70s/early 80s new wave, punk, and synth pop, particularly musician [[Gary Numan]] and his project Tubeway Army. Matt Sharp has cited the band [[that dog.]] as an inspiration for the band's formation [https://substreammagazine.com/2015/05/interview-matt-sharp-talks-about-the-rentals-rebirth-the-challenge-of-songs-about-time-and-the-weezer-cruise/]. The Rentals are best known for their [[1995]] 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]]. | ||
During the writing of ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', Matt spent time touring with British musicians including [[Blur]] and [[Ash]]. 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.]]". | During the writing of ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', Matt spent time touring with British musicians including [[Blur]] and [[Ash]]. 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.]]". | ||