Artist description The Co-operators unite to create beautifully crafted pop songs which connoisseurs of smart rock'n'roll will love. From the Neil Young-y twang of "Southern Case" or "Sad Transatlantic" to the hard-driving post-punk of "Your Ass Is Lame" and "Wales of Summe r" to the bluesy soon-to-be-standard "My Heart The Deceiver", the Co-ops will always nail down your heart.

Music Style Sweet+crunchy classic guitar pop

Musical Influences Carole King, Pitchfork, Minutemen, Guided by Voices, Neil Young, Squeeze, Husker Du, The Ventures, Durutti Column

Similar Artists Neil Young, Squeeze, Husker Du

Artist History Formed by singer/songwriter/guitarist Sara C. Montgomery (ex-Venus Cures All, Chicken Milk) in 1998, the Co-operators have had a revolving lineup ever since, with a solid foundation in bassist Greg Smith and drummer Chris Oliver.e

Group Members Sara C. Montgomery (guitar, voice), Greg Smith (bass), Chris Oliver (drums), Jesse Baird (drums), Brian Cram (trumpet), Jay Baird (sax), Julia Muth (voice, guitar), Andy Ford (guitar), many otherso

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, drums, trumpet, sax

Albums Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2001); Doubleride EP (split with Wayne Omaha, 2000)

Press Reviews If nothing else, the charm of song titles like “Ear Falls, Ont.,” “Experience Brian Connelly” and “Your Ass is Lame” is enough to warrant my recommendation of the Co-operators' debut CD. Fronted by Toronto guitarist and vocalist Sara C. Montgomery, this a lbum features well-written pop music played with a slacker-rock attitude. Montgomery’s tendency to use vocal doubling and punchy guitar riffs recalls an early Chrissy Hynde. Unfortunately, her poignant lyrics are often buried in the mix, and some lyrics t ranslate more effectively on paper than they do aurally. A horn section arrives mid-album to breath fresh life into their sound; they help to create a delightful post-Booker T groove on “Aji No Moto.” — Michael Johnston, Exclaimm

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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