Kid Icarus (band)

Kid Icarus is an American indie rock group based in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, born of a solo recording project by Eric Schlittler. The band has released five full-length albums: Maps of the Saints, Be My Echo, The Metal West, Imaginary Songs & Aluminum Hits and American Ghosts.

Kid Icarus
OriginDunmore, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresIndie rock
Years active1996–present
LabelsSummersteps Records
Associated actsSuetta
Websitewww.kidicarus1.bandcamp.com
MembersEric Schlittler
Joe Marchegiani
Justin Marchegiani
Jeff Gilotti
Past membersThad Moyer
Jeff Schlittler
Ted Baird
Cassie Rose (Kobeski)
Jason Johnson
Steve Guse
Ken Stevens
Psychatrone Rhonedakk

History

After leaving the band Suetta, Eric Schlittler began producing cassette recordings using inexpensive home equipment.[1] Calling his project Kid Icarus after the 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System video game of the same name,[2][3] Schlittler recorded Maps of the Saints in 1998 and 1999.[4] The album contained lo-fi songs in the style of Guided by Voices,[4] as well as psychedelic tracks influenced by Roky Erickson, Scott Walker, and Syd Barrett.[5] Schlittler's next album, 2002's Be My Echo, included a mix of lo-fi rock and acoustic singer-songwriter music.[6] A remastered reissue of Maps of the Saints followed in 2003.[5] While Schlittler continued to write and record in his home studio,[2] Kid Icarus grew as a project to incorporate his friends and other musicians in northeastern Pennsylvania.[1] The Metal West, Kid Icarus's third album, was released in 2005, and marked Schlittler's first attempt at a hi-fi recording.[2][3] The album featured contributions from guitarist Justin Marchegiani,[2] bassist Ted Baird, drummer Thad Moyer, and keyboardist Chuck Keller.[3] Spin magazine writer Lane Brown compared Schlittler's vocals to Elliott Smith, and called the band "Pavement on psychedelics."[2] Mike Schiller of PopMatters described the album's lead track, "Beekeepers on the Edge of Town", as the "most obvious choice for a possible hit." Schiller added that the song sounded somewhat like The Hives, "if [singer] Howlin’ Pelle [Almqvist] was Dronin’ Pelle."[3] Kid Icarus released a split 7" single with the band Das Black Milk in 2009.[7]

Current line-up
  • Eric Schlittler – guitar, vocals
  • Joe Marchegiani – bass
  • Justin Marchegiani – guitar
  • Jeff Gilotti – drums

Discography

Albums

EPs
  • 2003: Split ep w/ The Green Chair
  • 2011: Ghost Town Feelings
  • 2013: Split 12" w/ Cold Coffee

Singles
  • 2009: "Kid Icarus" (released January 7)

Videography

DVDs

Videos
  • 2006: "The Murderess"

References
  1. Fink, Matt. "Kid Icarus – Biography". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  2. Brown, Lane (August 1, 2005). "Kid Icarus – Artist of the Day". Spin. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  3. Schiller, Mike (July 1, 2005). "Kid Icarus: The Metal West – Review". PopMatters. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  4. Luerssen, John D. "Maps of the Saints – Overview". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  5. Schulte, Tom. "CD Reviews – October 2003". Skratch Magazine. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  6. Fink, Matt. "Be My Echo – Overview". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  7. Mosurock, Doug. "Still Single: Vol.5, No. 1". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
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