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Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose uniquely lo-fi and experimental approach to PostPunk became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], bridging the gap between the pop-orientated style of 2000s post-punk and the rawer, more underground route it would take the following decade.

In 2010, the band followed with their sophomore album "Public Strain" and the "Service Animal/Grey Skies" single, both also recorded with VanGaalen. Although "Public Strain" received exceptionally positive reviews from critics, the band cancelled their tour at the end of the year presumably from member conflicts and announced a hiatus in early 2011.

* AlbumTitleDrop: "Can't You See" from "Public Strain".

Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose uniquely lo-fi and experimental approach to PostPunk became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], bridging the gap between the pop-orientated style of 2000s post-punk and the more rawer, more underground route it would take the following decade.

Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose uniquely lo-fi and experimental approach to {{PostPunk}} became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], bridging the gap between the pop-orientated style of 2000s post-punk and the more rawer, more underground route it would take the following decade.

Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose uniquely lo-fi approach to {{PostPunk}} became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]], bridging the gap between the slick, pop-orientated revival of the 2000s and the more underground, experimental route it would take the following decade.

Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose unique, post-punk influenced sound became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]]. Formed in 2007 as a hobby project for the members, their [[SelfTitledAlbum self-titled debut]] was recorded in various locations, largely with musician and producer Chad VanGaalen and released in 2008 to polarizing reviews. Compared to bands such as Music/SonicYouth, Music/ThisHeat and Music/{{Deerhunter|Band}}, the album's sound varied widely between psychedelic pop and straight-up noise.

Women were a Canadian art rock band from Calgary whose unique, post-punk influenced sound became incredibly influential around the start of [[TheNewTens the 2010s]]. Formed in 2007 as a hobby project for the members, their [[SelfTitledAlbum self-titled debut]] was recorded in various locations, largely with musician and producer Chad VanGaalen and released in 2008 to polarizing reviews. Compared to bands such as Music/SonicYouth, Music/ThisHeat and {{Music/Deerhunter}}, the album's sound varied widely between psychedelic pop and straight-up noise.

* BlackSheepHit: Their most popular song "Black Rice" is much more in the vein of standard indie pop than anything else they've done.
* BreakupBreakout: Following Women's split, Matt Flegel and Mike Wallace formed the band Viet Cong (now Preoccupations) to arguably even more acclaim.

[[caption-width-right:350:Left to right: Mike Wallace, Patrick Flegel, Matt Flegel and Christopher Reimer.]]

In February of 2012, guitarist Christopher Reimer died in his sleep shortly after a solo performance. Soon after, singer/guitarist Matt Flegel and drummer Chris Wallace formed a new band called Viet Cong (later changed to Preoccupations) and released their debut album in 2015.

* BreakupBreakout: Following Women's split, Flegel and Wallace formed the bands Viet Cong and Preoccupations to arguably even more acclaim.

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