LINKS (to other web-pages pertaining to stated subject)
LFTR PLLR
Lifter Puller.com - Mirror of the band's official site.
Self-Starter Foundation's Lftr Pllr sub-page. Lots of links, some of which still work; pics; some mp3's (including covers).
Craig
divulges the stories behind some LP/HS songs --- free MP3's as well!
LYRICS!!! at SongMeanings.com.
Sponic Zine's reviews of "Soft Rock" and "Fiestas + Fiascoes". Well-written and insightful positive (if grammatically flawed) reviews.
Epitonic's page on the band, complete with free MP3's.
Interview with Craig circa early 2003.
John Darnielle (Mountain Goats) calls "F+F" his second-favourite album of all time.
Robert Christgau gives "Soft Rock" an "A-".
Pitchfork Media's negative review (3.2!) of "F+F".
Opening Night at the Triple Rock live review.
Wikipedia's entry on the band. Not much here (hence this puppy).
All music.com's entry on the band.
THE HOLD STEADY
The band's homepage. Fresh tour info, lots of links, lyrics(!) et al.
The band's trendy-ass MySpace page.
Craig
divulges the stories behind some LP/HS songs --- free MP3's as well!
"Boys and Girls in America" promo network site. Lots of tasty interviews and liquor preferences.
UnderGroundOnline features an original video set and interview with the band, featuring a new song, "212-Margerita".
The second of the band's two appearances on Minneapolis Public Radio's "The Current" performing 3 songs.
The final and original videos shot to promote "Your Little Hoodrat Friend".
Pulse of the Twin Cities interviews the band - dated March 10, 2004.
NPR's piece on "Separation Sunday" --- complete with some annotated lyrics (nrrd power!).
Photos of the band playing in Austin, TX.
Pitchfork interview - dated May 16, 2005.
Pitchfork 's positive review (8.7!) of "Separation Sunday".
Craig does a Guest List of his favourite things for Pitchfork.
Wikipedia's entry on the band.
Allmusic.com's entry on the band.
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