Marcy Playground
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Biography
Best known for their hit âSex and Candyâ (1997), alternative rock band Marcy Playground formed in New York in 1996. Founded by guitarist and vocalist John Wozniak and drummer / producer Jared Kotler, Marcy Playground was initially a duo put together to showcase Wozniakâs songwriting. After recording a series of demos, the group signed to Capitol Records and brought in bassist Dylan Keefe to be able to perform live. Due to musical differences, Kotler left the trio and was replaced by Dan Rieser just in time to record their self-titled debut album. Marcy Playground released the single âPoppiesâ before scoring a chart hit with âSaint Joe on the School Bus.â The albumâs third single, âSex and Candy,â was their commercial breakthrough, hitting number 1 on Billboardâs Heatseekers chart as well as climbing high on the Canadian, Australian, and UK charts. Marcy Playground returned in 1999 with their second album, Shapeshifter, in 1999. The albumâs lead single, âItâs Saturday,â climbed to number 23 on Billboardâs Alternative Airplay chart. After the release of the album, Dan Rieser left the group and was replaced by drummer Gonzalo Martinez de la Cotera. After a five year break, they returned with their third album, MP3 (2004), which included the singles âPunk Rock Superstar,â âDeadly Handsome Man,â âNo Oneâs Boy,â and âBlood in Alphabet Soup.â By the time Marcy Playground returned with their fourth album, 2009âs Leaving Wonderland⦠in a Fit of Rage, Shlomi Lavie had stepped in as drummer. Like their two previous releases, the album received positive press but was not a commercial success. Their next release, Indaba Remixes from Wonderland (2010), contained fansâ remixes of tracks from their 2009 album. Three years later, Marcy Playground released the compilation album Lunch, Recess & Detention (2012).
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- Track Popularity
- Sex and Candy
- Saint Joe On The School Bus
- Punk Rock Superstar
- Whiter Shade of Pale
- Deadly Handsome Man
- Bang Bang Bang
- Death Of A Cheerleader
- Shapeshifter
- Black Eyed Sue
- Paper Dolls
- Sleepy Eyes
- Brand New Day
- Barfly
- The Ballad of Aslan
- The Needle and the Damage Done
- Special
- Rosey Risin'
- Up and Down
- The Plant Song
- Mr. Fisher
- Emperor
- Down The Drain
- Star Baby
- Irene
