Pattern-Seeking Animals
Pattern-Seeking Animals | |
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| Origin | California |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Inside Out |
| Members |
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| Website | psanimals1 |
Pattern-Seeking Animals is an American progressive rock supergroup formed in 2018 by Ted Leonard, Dave Meros, John Boegehold and Jimmy Keegan; all of whom are current and former members and collaborators of fellow progressive rock ensemble Spock's Beard.[1][2][3]
Name[edit]
About the band's name, Leonard said in an interview:[2]
It's basically a description of the human being. What separates us from animals is our tendency (or necessity) to give a meaning to our surroundings. It's also part of the song "Bulletproof" from Spock's latest album which, once written, John added to his long list of bands/albums names.
History[edit]
The band was put together to perform some music that Boegehold had been writing in 2018, with Leonard and Meros co-writing some of the material. They eventually agreed to turn it into a band[2][3] and now intend to release one album every year and go on tour with additional session musicians.[1]
After signing with Inside Out Music, the band released its first, self-titled album on July 5, 2019.[4][3] The second album, Prehensile Tales, came out less than a year later, on May 15, 2020,[5] and was positively reviewed by Prog.[6]
Their third album, Only Passing Through, was released on April 1, 2022.[7] Their fourth album, Spooky Action at a Distance, was released on October 27, 2023.[8]
Members[edit]
Band members
- Ted Leonard – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (2018–present)
- Dave Meros – bass, backing vocals (2018–present)
- John Boegehold – keyboards, synthesizers, mellotron, programming, guitar, mandolin, backing vocals (2018–present; not touring)[9]
- Jimmy Keegan – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018–present)
Live members
- Dennis Atlas – keyboards, backing vocals (2022–present)
- Walter Ino – guitar, keyboards, mandolin, backing vocals (2022–present)
Discography[edit]
- Pattern-Seeking Animals (2019)
- Prehensile Tales (2020)
- Only Passing Through (2022)
- Spooky Action at a Distance (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "About the band". Pattern-Seeking Animals' official website. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c Paiz, André Luiz (June 18, 2019). "Entrevista: Ted Leonard". 80 Minutos. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c Munro, Scott (April 15, 2020). "Spock's Beard spinoff Pattern-Seeking Animals announce debut album". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals announces debut album featuring members of Spock's Beard". The Prog Report. April 15, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (February 25, 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals announce new studio album Prehensile Tales". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (May 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales review Heartfelt odes and colourful playing from the Californian quartet". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (December 14, 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals return with album number three". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals unveil new single "Window to the World" & announce new album "Spooky Action at a Distance"". Rock 'n' Load. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals". ProgStock 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2023.