Len (band)
For other uses, see Len.
| Len | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative rock, rap rock, trip hop |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | EMI, Epic, Work, Columbia |
| Associated acts | Hip Club Groove, Broken Social Scene, By Divine Right, hHead |
| Members |
Marc Costanzo Sharon Costanzo |
| Past members |
Derek Mackenzie Brendan Canning Planet Pea Drew "You're You" Lidkea Drew MacEachern Jody Mayne Mike Ramsay Brian Higgins Craig Bennett Matt Kelly Malcolm Sweeney Matthew Surina |
Len is a Canadian alternative rock group from Toronto. They are best known as a one-hit wonder for their 1999 song "Steal My Sunshine". Len was never able to repeat the success of "Steal My Sunshine", but continued to put out albums until 2005 before a seven-year hiatus.
The band consisted of siblings Marc Costanzo (vocals, guitar) and Sharon Costanzo (vocals, bass) and a revolving lineup of other musicians. During the height of their popularity, the band's lineup included Brendan Canning,[1][2] who co-founded the indie rock band Broken Social Scene shortly after leaving Len.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [3] |
UK [4] |
US [5] | ||
| Superstar |
|
— | — | — |
| Get Your Legs Broke |
|
— | — | — |
| You Can't Stop the Bum Rush (US: Gold) |
|
32 | 177 | 46 |
| The Diary of the Madmen |
|
— | — | — |
| It's Easy If You Try |
|
— | — | — |
Promotional albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [6] |
UK [4] |
US [5] | ||
| We Be Who We Be |
|
— | — | — |
Extended plays
- Len (1992)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [7] |
UK [4] |
US [8] | |||
| 1994 | "Slacker" | — | — | — | Superstar |
| 1995 | "Candy Pop" | — | — | — | |
| "Showoff" | — | — | — | ||
| 1996 | "Smarty Pants" | — | — | — | Get Your Legs Broke |
| 1997 | "She's Not" | — | — | — | |
| "Trillion Daze" | — | — | — | ||
| 1999 | "Steal My Sunshine" | 3 | 8 | 9 | You Can't Stop the Bum Rush |
| "Feelin' Alright" | — | — | — | ||
| 2000 | "Cryptik Souls Crew" | — | 28 | — | |
| "Kids in America" | — | — | — | Digimon: The Movie | |
| 2002 | "Bobby" | — | — | — | We Be Who We Be |
| 2003 | "It's a Brother Sister Thing" | — | — | — | The Diary of the Madmen |
| 2012 | "It's My Neighbourhood" | — | — | — | It's Easy If You Try |
Awards
| Ceremony | Year | Award | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| MuchMusic Video Awards | 1999 | Best Video | "Steal My Sunshine" |
| Best Pop video | |||
| Favourite Canadian Video |
References
- ↑ "Brendan Canning Something for All of Us - Review of Brendan Canning's Album Something for All of Us". Altmusic.about.com. 2008-07-22. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ "Video Hangover: "Drinking In L.A." / "Steal My Sunshine"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Top Albums". RPM. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- 1 2 3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- 1 2 "John Cafferty Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Top Albums". RPM. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Results: RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada". Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ↑ "Len Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
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