The Box Social Explained
| The Box Social |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Years Active: | 2002–2008 |
| Origin: | Mequon, Wis., US |
| Genre: | Alternative rock
Pop-rock |
| Label: | Bright Ideas
No Karma
Qdot |
| Associated Acts: | Direct Hit
Milkbreath
Nick Junkunc |
| Past Members: | Nick Junkunc
Nick Woods
Dave Griesbach
Brian Peoplis
Mike Ewing
Adam Melberth
Matt Kuehl |
The Box Social were an American band from Mequon, Wisconsin, often described as pop rock and sometimes as grunge revival.[1] Critics have compared their sound to Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand and Lou Reed,[2] with some songs compared positively to AC/DC and others negatively to Weezer.[3] Critics praised Nick Woods' vocals, noting that he actually sings rather than screaming, and comparing his vocals to Jack White.[4] Woods was later a member of Direct Hit.[5] The band formed in 2002, and released three EPs[6] and one full-length album called Get Going before splitting in 2008.[7]
Members
- Nick Junkunc - guitar/vocals (2002-2008)
- Nick Woods - guitar/vocals (2002-2008)
- Brian Peoplis - drums (2002-2008)
- Dave Griesbach - bass/vocals (2006-2008)
- Adam Melberth - bass (2005-2006)
- Matt Kuehl - bass (2004-2005)
- Mike Ewing - bass (2002-2004)
Discography
- Get Going (2007)
- Blown To Bits (EP, 2005)
- Golly Gee Whiz! (EP, 2004)
- What, Too Soon? (EP, 2003)
Notes and References
- Web site: 2007-10-09. DOA - The Box Social - Blown to Bits EP. 2021-06-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20071009142700/http://www.adequacy.net/review.php?reviewID=5986. 2007-10-09.
- Web site: HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM REVIEWS The Box Social - Blown To Bits album review. 2021-06-12. www.hybridmagazine.com.
- Web site: 2006-07-12. Independent Clauses. 2021-06-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20060712033921/http://www.independentclauses.com/id255.html. 2006-07-12.
- Web site: 2006-03-20. Critical Mass - The Forces That Shape Your World. 2021-06-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20060320093519/http://www.shepherd-express.com/12_15_05/noize_criticalmass.htm. 2006-03-20.
- Web site: 26 April 2019 . My First Band: Nick Woods (Direct Hit!, The Box Social) . Milwaukee Record.
- Web site: Tanzilo . Bobby . 2005-10-03 . EPs chart the course of Milwaukee band The Box Social . 2024-03-21 . OnMilwaukee.
- Web site: Mason . Stewart . Get Going Review . AllMusic.
