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The Life and Times

indie/post-rock·Music·indie·United States
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The Life and Times is an American indie/post-rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, formed in 2002 by Allen Epley (formerly of Shiner) after that band's breakup. The current lineup includes Epley, drummer Chris Metcalf, and bassist Eric Abert, and the band has released the full-length album 'Suburban Hymns' along with other work and live sessions.

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WHAT FANS SAY (5)

THIS ALBUM IS TEH AWESOME. So much emotional power.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Why am I so late, these guys are amazing!

Last.fm user · lastfm

the new album is amazing. 8 out of 5 stars. Maybe 9. Love that big powerful sound. It's as if you can feel the roots of each song in previous TLAT and even a Shiner song or two. But everything is honed so perfectly. I didn't think you could top No One but after 20 listens i think the B

Last.fm user · lastfm

I really love the overwhelming amount of tremolo in the Lost Bees. The "Shiner" song is really good.

Last.fm user · lastfm

I hope one day they get the respect they deserve.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is The Life and Times underrated?

The Life and Times has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 2 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem.

Q:What genre is The Life and Times?

The Life and Times works in indie/post-rock originating from United States (Kansas City, Missouri). As a music artist at the "indie" level, The Life and Times has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Life and Times have?

The Life and Times has approximately 5K monthly listeners on Spotify. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Life and Times?

Fans of The Life and Times often also enjoy Hum, The American Analog Set, Braid, Failure, Red Fang. These artists share common ground in the indie space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Life and Times's approach to indie/post-rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Life and Times more famous?

With a Gap Score of 2/100, The Life and Times's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 5K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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