Grant Lee Buffalo

The Profile

Grant Lee Buffalo are an American alternative/folk-rock trio from Los Angeles formed by Grant-Lee Phillips (vocals, guitar), Paul Kimble (bass, producer), and Joey Peters (drums). Active through the 1990s, they released four studio albums—Fuzzy (1993), Mighty Joe Moon (1994), Copperopolis (1996), and Jubilee (1998).

Known for blending American roots with a subtle British-tinged atmosphere and Grant-Lee Phillips’ expressive vocals. Frequently cited highlights include “Mockingbirds,” “Honey Don’t Think,” and “Lone Star Song.” They toured with R.E.M., and Michael Stipe contributed backing vocals on a Jubilee track.

Four DeBaser reviews chart Grant Lee Buffalo’s arc from the acclaimed debut Fuzzy through the richly textured Mighty Joe Moon, the complex, under-sung Copperopolis, and the bittersweet curtain call Jubilee. Reviewers praise Grant-Lee Phillips’ voice and songwriting, Paul Kimble’s crucial production and arrangements, and a blend of American roots with a subtle British touch. Highlights include Mockingbirds, Honey Don’t Think, Lone Star Song, and Superslomotion (with a nod to Michael Stipe’s backing vocals on Jubilee). Overall sentiment: warmly positive with one mixed take on the finale.