American folk-rock band formed in Seattle in 1984 by Chris Eckman and Carla Torgerson.

Formed in Seattle in 1984 by Chris Eckman and Carla Torgerson. Early releases on Sub Pop, later on Virgin and Glitterhouse. Reviews note 'thirteen albums in thirty-four years' and frequent praise for songwriting and ballads.

Three DeBaser reviews praise The Walkabouts' melancholic folk-rock, songwriting and long career. Reviews highlight albums such as Travels in the Dustland, Ended Up a Stranger and New West Motel. The band is noted for strong ballads, duetting vocals and a blend of rock, blues, country and folk.

For:Fans of melancholic folk-rock, alt-country and long-form songwriting; readers of DeBaser.

 "You will be the tomb upon which I will rest, and the notes of this song my symphony of ghosts."

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 The Walkabouts are those who in thirteen albums haven't been able to fit in a bad song, for me, they are this and only this.

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 It's 1984 when in Seattle the Walkabouts are formed from the meeting of Chris Eckman and Carla Torgerson.

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