Califone

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Formed 1997.

Biography

Califone is an experimental rock band from Chicago. The band is named after Califone International, an audio equipment manufacturer. Their work has been critically acclaimed.

Califone has recently released an album and feature film, both of which are titled All My Friends Are Funeral Singers. The album was released October 6, 2009 on Dead Oceans. The feature film was made available in 2010, and the band's current tour features a live soundtrack to the film.

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers is the follow-up album to 2006's Roots & Crowns, which The New York Times called "enthralling."

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  1. All My Friends Are Funeral Singers 2009

    Review of All My Friends Are Funeral Singers

    Reviewed by Nick Barraclough

    Explorative but without losing sight of key strengths.

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