Band formed by Stephen Pedersen, Duke-educated lawyer and former Cursive member. The band made its debut on the ill-fated Initial Records to little promotion, but was picked up by Omaha-label Saddle Creek.
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Criteria
When We Break (2005)
Saddle Creek
Criteria
En Garde (2003)
Initial
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Band formed by Stephen Pedersen, Duke-educated lawyer and former Cursive member. The band made its debut on the ill-fated Initial Records to little promotion, but was picked up by Omaha-label Saddle Creek.