Shiny Toy Guns

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- We Are Pilots
- Released 2006

- Season Of Poison
- Released 2008

- We Are Pilots (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2006

- We Are Pilots V. 2.0
- Released 2005

biography

Although formed in sunny California during the early 2000s, Shiny Toy Guns' music flaunts a sleek, '80s-influenced combination of synth-pop and electro-clash. Founded in 2001 by bassist/keyboardist Jeremy Dawson and guitarist/vocalist Gregori Chad Petree -- both natives of central Oklahoma -- the band's lineup was fully realized with the addition of vocalist Carah Faye Charnow (who was brought aboard in 2004 to replace the departing Ursula Vari) and drummer Mikey Martin. After building a local following in California, Shiny Toy Guns made its debut in early 2005 with We Are Pilots; the album was then re-recorded and reissued later that year, albeit with a slightly different track list. Extensive touring and networking on various Internet websites continued to broaden the Guns' audience, and the group signed a contract to Universal Records in June 2006. That year also saw the third (and final) release of We Are Pilots, this time issued with the help of a major label. The album fared well commercially and critically, eventually earning a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Electronic/Dance Album" in early 2008. Carah Faye Charnow left the lineup later that year, claiming that the group's male members had booted her out, while veteran vocalist Sisely Treasure (a former member of Cooler Kids, as well as a finalist on the first season of the Pussycat Dolls' reality show) was enlisted to replace her. With the new lineup intact, Shiny Toy Guns released its second album, Season of Poison, in November 2008. ~ Rob Theakston & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide

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- - MY HEROS XD
  - - By Annaka16
    - 9/8/2009 20:58:36
  - there music is incredible... it realy puts emotions into you. there totaly unique and out-there. i think i picked up the name out of a conversation i was like huh, looked them up and instantly fell in love.we are pilots is one of my alltime fav albums
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- - Loved them forever
  - - By Baboon1107
    - 6/10/2009 20:42:28
  - Ever since I heard Don't Cry Out I've been a fan. Even before I didn't know them.... Neo [The One] on Grand Theft Auto III was the best song in the game :D
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- - Same here
  - - By eider1
    - 4/14/2009 19:34:56
  - I was surfing music on my zune pass and saw this band. I just decided to shoot in the dark and holy crap! These guys are amazing! Season of Poison is absolutely the best album I've heard in ages.
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- - it has to be my absolute fav
  - - By Guitar rokker
    - 4/3/2009 01:12:51
  - i found shiny toy guns while i was looking up random songs and when i listened i thought "omg amazing!" love the band. can't get enough of it.
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