Mel Gibson and the Pants
OriginEau Claire, Wisconsin
GenresAlternative hip hop, indie rock
Years active1997–present
LabelsTotally Gross National Product
MembersRyan Olson
Harold Sanders Jr.
Ben Clark
Riley Hartnet
Eric Busse
Drew Christopherson
Websitetgnp.bandcamp.com

Mel Gibson and the Pants is an underground hip hop band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] They released three albums in the early 2000s. Band member Ryan Olson is also a member of Digitata[2] and Gayngs.[3]

History

Mel Gibson and the Pants released their debut album, A Mannequin American, in 2004.[4] Their second album, W/ Guitar, was released in 2005.[5]

The band released the third album, Sea vs. Shining Sea, in 2007.[6] Ira Sather-Olson of Missoula Independent said, "Sea vs. Shining Sea proves that a marriage between numerous genres can in fact create lasting results".[7]

Discography

Albums
  • A Mannequin American (2004)
  • W/ Guitar (2005)
  • Sea vs. Shining Sea (2007)

References

  1. ↑ "Mel Gibson and the Pants Interview". The Wake Magazine. November 9, 2005. Archived from the original on January 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ DeLine, Chris (October 21, 2008). "Eric Busse of Mel Gibson and the Pants on Music and Arts Education". Culture Bully.
  3. ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 24, 2010). "Raising the GAYNGS flag". Star Tribune.
  4. ↑ Hicks, Dylan (April 7, 2004). "Mel Gibson and the Pants: A Mannequin American". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Lindsey (January 11, 2006). "Mel Gibson and the Pants: w/Guitar". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.
  6. ↑ Patrin, Nate (February 14, 2007). "Mel Gibson & the Pants: Sea vs. Shining Sea". City Pages. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009.
  7. ↑ Sather-Olson, Ira (November 22, 2007). "Mel Gibson and The Pants". Missoula Independent.
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