Chavez were/are a Math Rock/Indie band from New York fronted by guitarist/v… Read Full Bio ↴Chavez were/are a Math Rock/Indie band from New York fronted by guitarist/vocalist Matt Sweeney. Theirs is a relatively poppy style with 4-minute songs usually in a recognisable verse/chorus structure. This poppiness is augmented with complex rhythm/vocal interplay and novel, sometimes uncomfortable guitar sounds.

The band formed iteratively around Sweeney between '92-'94. They released Gone Glimmering in '95 followed by Ride The Fader in '96, both on Matador.

Sweeney, a longtime friend of Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, has also played in Corgan's side-project, Zwan, and more recently in a duo with Will Oldham on their Superwolf album.

Pitchfork recently reviewed the new Chavez compilation which also contains some nice observations about their sound and its context.

After a lengthy hiatus between 1999 and 2006 they have recently begun playing extensively around the New York area.

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02The Nerve3:04 Chavez

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03You Faded2:46 Chavez

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Chavez Lyrics

Hack the Sides Away Right now's the problem 'Cause I'm shooting blanks again …
Pentagram Ring Pack what I lack I don't ever get paid I got…
Repeat the Ending Left alone with shadows, This is when he smiles. Just as I…
You Faded But I crave your moments always You got kissed enough in…