Semi Precious Weapons

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Justin Tranter in 2007
Justin Tranter in 2007

Semi Precious Weapons are a glam-rock band from New York City.

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[edit] Notoriety

In January 2008 they caused a stir in the United Kingdom after Kate Moss attended their concert at London's Death Disco club and danced with 'six foot bisexual' singer Justin Tranter.[1] Vogue described the band as "unashamedly crass and deliciously animated".[2] In March 2008 the band signed a worldwide recording agreement with Razor & Tie. Frontman Justin Tranter, has a high end jewelry line called "Fetty" that sells at Barneys COOPs, and Barneys NY. The designs include weapons, hearts, and diamond braille. The band members are Justin Tranter, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Cole Whittle and Dan Crean.

[edit] Discography

The Precious EP
1. Semi-Precious-Weapons
2. Classic Case
3. Surgery
4. Crack Open Your Gorgeous Face
5. Too Pretty to Be a Cowboy

The Magnetic EP
1. Magnetic Baby
2. Rock & Roll Never Looked So Beautiful
3. Jesus
4. Dirty Lady
5. Snap-A-Shot
6. The Otherside

We Love You
1. Taste
2. Magnetic Baby
3. Semi Precious Weapons
4. Bleed To Heal
5. Genius
6. Her Hair Is on Fire
7. That's Kunt
8. Jesus
9. Time Zones
10. Rock n Roll Never Looked So Beautiful

[edit] References

  1. ^ HARMSWORTH, ANDREI. "Moss boogies with 6ft bisexual", Metro (London), 2008-01-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 
  2. ^ Alstin, Clare. "KATE LOVES", Daily News, Vogue (UK), 2008-01-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 

In March 2008, the band signed to record label Razor & Tie.

[edit] External links

semipreciousweapons.com - Official site Semi Precious Weapons at MySpace

[edit] Video

PUNKCAST#1102 live @ Rebel NYC - January 27, 2007

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