Love as Laughter

Love as Laughter is an American indie rock band. The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Sam Jayne as a solo project following the break-up of his previous band, Lync.[2] In 2008, the band signed with Isaac Brock's label Glacial Pace and released the album Holy. At the time, the band featured Jayne, Ivan Berko on bass, Zeke Howard on drums, Andy Macleod on guitar and Robbie Lee on keyboards.[3] Jayne was found dead on December 15, 2020, at the age of 46.[4]

Love As Laughter
Background information
OriginOlympia, Washington, United States
GenresIndie rock
Years active1994–present
LabelsSub Pop, K, Glacial Pace
Associated actsLync
Websiteloveaslaughter.bandcamp.com
MembersIvan Berko
Nic Gonzales
Andy Macleod
Robbie Lee
Past membersSam Jayne
Jessica Espeleta[1]
Dave Schneider[1]
Leslie Hardy[1]

Discography

Studio Albums
  • The Greks Bring Gifts (1996)
  • #1 USA (1997)
  • Destination 2000 (1999)
  • Sea to Shining Sea (2001)
  • Laughter's Fifth (2005)
  • Holy (2008)

EPs
  • Trademark of Quality (2007)
  • Holy E.P. (2008)
  • Greks II: Slight Return (2013)

Singles
  • Love As Laughter / Ringfinger - Love As Laughter and Ringfinger (1995)
  • Do You Experience Alien Boredom? (1995)
  • Love As Laughter / The Seductive - Tour Split (1996)
  • I'm A Bee (1996)
  • Planet Of Children (1996)
  • Fever (1996)
  • Nude 'Hos (1998)
  • My Case (2000)
  • Looks Like This City's Broken (2000)
  • Temptation Island (2001)
  • Timers (2010)
  • Lazy Soldier B/W Oasis (2015)

Sam Jayne solo
  • The "Natural" Sessions
  • The Super Natural Sessions

Sam Jayne's Death

Sam Jayne was found unresponsive lying in the back of his car by New York City Police Department about a week after he was reported missing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary research from NYPD showed no “signs of criminality.” The investigation is still ongoing to determine any possibility of foul play.[5]

References


  1. Nelson, Chris (1998-06-15). "Love As Laughter Take American Rock Seriously". MTV.com. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
  2. Sub Pop Records (2012-06-21). "Love As Laughter Biography".
  3. "Love as Laughter: Holy Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  4. Shafer, Ellise (2020-12-16). "Sam Jayne, Frontman of Love as Laughter, Dies at 46 After Being Reported Missing". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  5. Strauss, Matthew; Minsker, Evan (15 December 2020). "Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne Dead at 46". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
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