As much myth as institution in the Motor City, The Voles have been around since the late 80's and, like their namesake, are hard to track down, disappear for long periods of time, and remain totally loveable.
Sure, they've got the twang, but they infuse it with some serious Brian Wilson lushness and pop smarts. With Jeff Oakes' languid, forlorn vocals and guitarist/vocalist Matt Smith's (Outrageous Cherry, Rodriguez, Andre Williams, Nathaniel Mayer and many others) bountiful knowledge and love of all good music as the constants (virtually everyone in Detroit has been a Volebeat at one time or another), The Volebeats managed to elude widespread success despite writing and performing some the of most supple and catchy music since Pet Sounds.
- "Maggot Brain" (P-Funk cover) on Making Singles, Drinking Doubles
- "Hamtramck Mama" on Straight Outta Boone County
- "One I Love" on Hell Bent