"Disguised as Birds have a loose and powerful live sound. Influenced by all things rock and roll, art, and the often cold and bleak environment in which they live; this is a band that can pummel, sprint, or soar."

9 MP3 Songs in this album (39:51) !
Related styles: ROCK: Experimental Rock, ROCK: Hard Rock

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Disguised as Birds was born in 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although Disguised as Birdsâ indie rock sound tends to have a lot of âspaceyâ and "jammy" qualities, their bread and butter is original, explosive and heavy rock power that puts their overall approach on grounds close to that of Shiner, Regulator Watts, Jawbox, Shipping News, Juno, etc. Still, despite the artsy leanings, Disguised as Birds unquestionably has the vibe of a classic rock band. In spirit (if not in incessant riffing) they pack a great deal of SOUL into every measure of every tune.

At first conceived as a power trio (Kristopher Endicott: guitar/vocals, Tony Ciske; bass, and Christopher Bongers; drums), Disguised as Birds rehearsed and played out (in and around the Midwest) for a year before recording a full-length record with Shane Hochstetler (CALL ME LIGHTNING) in 2005. Looking to recreate the recordâs layered vocal harmonies live, the band recruited Chris Chuzles as a second vocalist - just in time to sing on five of the self-titled albumâs tracks. Chris Bongers then moved to Madrid, Spain to play with punk-rock band Los Bultacos,
and later with Paul Collins of The Beat fame. So, The Birds added Milwaukee ace drummer Kevin DeMars to the fold.

The band returned to Howl Street Recordings to again work with Shane Hochstetler on their second and more incendiary record, SEEDS - in 2007. SEEDS is much more direct â the songs are structured and precise, while still maintaining the vibe of a band that isnât too careful with conventions. The band is distinguished by both their willingness to avoid the usual moves and clichés of indie rock as well as their âall outâ and sometimes jazzy/jagged playing.

Disguised as Birds have a loose and powerful live sound. In their several years of existence, the band has played several loops around the Midwest, gaining friends and fans along the way. Influenced by all things rock and roll, art, and the often cold and bleak environment in which they live; this is a band that can pummel, sprint, or soar.