The Old Soul Explained

The Old Soul
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre:	Indie rock
Years Active:	–2008
Label:	Hand of God Grifter Universal Friendly Fire
Past Members:	Luca Maoloni Nick Taylor Matt McLaren Jay Anderson Andrew Innanen Jo-Ann Goldsmith Paul Aucoin Andrew Scott

The Old Soul was a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2003 in Toronto. The ensemble was founded and led by Luca Maoloni, initially as a solo project.^[1] They perform an eclectic variety of instruments and styles, with critics drawing comparisons with Broken Social Scene the Polyphonic Spree.^[2] ^[3] ^[4] In Torontonian circles, they are known for live lyrical and musical variations on album standards.

History

Maoloni studied piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and went on to complete a degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Western Ontario.^[5] In 1988 he completed aMusic Industry Arts collegiate degree in recording. Prior to The Old Soul, he was a member of Hollowphonic and White Star Line.

The self-titled debut album was released in 2004 (and reissued two years later by Universal), and followed in 2006 with She's Got Party Davis Eyes.^[6] Third album Gold was released in 2007.^[7]

Discography

The Old Soul (2004), Hand of God
She's Got Party Davis Eyes (2006), Hand of God
Gold (2007), Grifter

External links

Notes and References

Liss, Sarah & Perlich, Tim (2005) "The Old Soul", Now Toronto, June 9, 2005. Retrieved November 25, 2017
"The Old Soul Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
Greene, Jo-Ann "The Old Soul (Hand of God) Review", Allmusic. Retrieved November 25, 2017
Lindsay, Cam (2007) "The Old Soul", Exclaim!, May 2, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017
"The Old Soul Biography", Maple Music. Retrieved November 25, 2017
Whish, Bill (2006) "Old Soul She's Got Party Davis Eyes", Exclaim!, September 1, 2006. Retrieved November 25, 2017
Delmar, Sari (2007) "Old Soul Gold", Exclaim!, October 1, 2007. Retrieved November 25, 2017