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The Smugglers
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The Smugglers

Genre: Punk, Pop Punk, Garage Rock Revival
Origin: Canada
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Biography

Originating from Vancouver, BC, the garage-punk group the Smugglers assembled in 1988 when vocalist Grant Lawrence joined forces with guitarists David Carswell and Nick Thomas. Bassist Adam Woodall and drummer Paul Preminger rounded out the first lineup, which delivered its opening single "Up and Down" on the small Nardwuar imprint in 1990. The following year bassist Beez took over for Woodall on the 10" At Marineland, after which Bryce Dunn replaced Preminger behind the kit for the 1992 album Atlanta Whiskey Flats. In the Hall of Fame surfaced the next year, and 1994 brought a run of singles—"Tattoo Dave," "Gotta Gotta Gotta," and "Party...Party...Party...Pooper!"—before the full-length Wet Pants Club closed the year. Further 45s such as "Whiplash!" and "Senor Pantsdown" continued to enlarge the band’s busy output, while Selling the Sizzle! appeared in 1996 as a co-release on the Canadian indie Mint and its American partner Lookout. The live set Growing Up Smuggler arrived in 1998 to mark the Smugglers’ tenth anniversary and proved to be Dunn’s final recording with the group; drummer Graham Watson then came aboard for the 2000 album Rosie.

Top Songs

  1. In the Hall of FameCalgarians Don't DanceIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:34
  2. In the Hall of FameReidIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:18
  3. In the Hall of FameInvitation OnlyIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame3:58
  4. In the Hall of FameCanadian AmbassadorsIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:57
  5. In the Hall of FameShake Down!In the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame1:33
  6. In the Hall of FameFun in the U.S.A.In the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:48
  7. In the Hall of FameHey, Stephanie!In the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame3:03
  8. In the Hall of FameCan't Be SatisfiedIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:16
  9. In the Hall of FameMake You MineIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame1:35
  10. In the Hall of FameVancouver, B.C.In the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:19
  11. In the Hall of FameMy Morrissey ShirtIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:25
  12. In the Hall of FameThat Is Rock 'n' RollIn the Hall of Fame · 1995In the Hall of Fame2:20
  13. Rock 'n' Roll Was Never This FunRock 'n' Roll Was Never This FunRock 'n' Roll Was Never This Fun · 2022Rock 'n' Roll Was Never This Fun2:43
  14. Sailing the East Coast EPSmugglers' SongSailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP2:55
  15. Sailing the East Coast EPHunting the HareSailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP1:16
  16. Sailing the East Coast EPLondon TownSailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP3:20
  17. Sailing the East Coast EPOne More PullSailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP4:08
  18. Sailing the East Coast EPGeordie's PenkaSailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP3:24
  19. Sailing the East Coast EPFarewell ShantySailing the East Coast EP · 2013Sailing the East Coast EP1:51
  20. Dirty Windshields - The SoundtrackEspecially YouDirty Windshields - The Soundtrack · 2017Dirty Windshields - The Soundtrack1:58

Albums

Dirty Windshields - The Soundtrack

Dirty Windshields - The Soundtrack

2017
Dirty Windshields - The Soundtrack
The Smugglers · Album · 2017
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  1. RosieThe Smugglers2:11
  2. Buddy Holly ConventionThe Smugglers2:09
  3. To Serve, Protect and EntertainThe Smugglers1:38
  4. Vancouver, BcThe Smugglers2:17
  5. Flyin' Buttress of LoveThe Smugglers2:08
  6. She Ain't No EgyptianThe Smugglers2:28
  7. Bishy-Bishy!The Smugglers2:05
  8. Larry Where Are You?The Smugglers3:05
  9. Rock Thy NeighbourThe Smugglers2:15
  10. BoozecanThe Smugglers1:59
  11. Especially YouThe Smugglers1:58
  12. Rock and Roll Was Never This FunThe Smugglers2:23
In the Hall of Fame

In the Hall of Fame

1995
In the Hall of Fame
The Smugglers · Album · 1995
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  1. Rock 'n' Roll Was Never This FunThe Smugglers2:43
  2. Your Mom's the DevilThe Smugglers2:52
  3. For My LoverThe Smugglers2:55
  4. Bourbon '92The Smugglers2:06
  5. Sexy ThingThe Smugglers2:36
  6. Alan ThickeThe Smugglers2:34
  7. Miss Ludella BlackThe Smugglers1:39
  8. My Morrissey ShirtThe Smugglers2:25
  9. ReidThe Smugglers2:18
  10. Invitation OnlyThe Smugglers3:58
  11. Canadian AmbassadorsThe Smugglers2:57
  12. Shake Down!The Smugglers1:33
  13. Flyin' Buttress of LoveThe Smugglers2:27
  14. Fun in the U.S.A.The Smugglers2:48
  15. Hey, Stephanie!The Smugglers3:03
  16. Can't Be SatisfiedThe Smugglers2:16
  17. Make You MineThe Smugglers1:35
  18. Vancouver, B.C.The Smugglers2:19
  19. Calgarians Don't DanceThe Smugglers2:34
  20. That Is Rock 'n' RollThe Smugglers2:20