The Animated Series
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MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT · EST. 1983
The past was louder.
In 1983, five teenagers from Meriden, Connecticut formed what is now commonly referred to as “Meriden’s Loudest Band.”
ENTER THE ’80s AUDIO ARCHIVE ↓THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS
From the ’80s
Nine songs written between 1983 and 1987, presented in chronological order with the real-life incidents that inspired them.
NOW PLAYING · 1983 · TRACK 01
Polyglycoat Woman
Mike tries to get the phone number of the Porsche saleswoman.
MASTERED ARCHIVE AUDIO 4:34
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THE RECORD-JOURNAL · APRIL 1, 1985
“Usually, we just wait for something to happen to one of us.”
The earliest surviving interview with Stratosphere captures five young musicians explaining the songs, the van and their ambitions before anyone knew enough to interrupt.
READ THE FIRST INTERVIEW →ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTSTRATOSPHERE THE BAND AIMS HIGH WITH SONGS DRAWN FROM REAL LIFELocal rock band will compete next Thursday at Toad’s Place
“We write about real life,” said guitarist Sully. “Sometimes almost immediately.”
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The archive is only the beginning.
Band History
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