Wavves started in 2008 as the recording project of Nathan Williams. Wavves released several 7″s as well as a cassette leading up to the first release, Wavves . After gaining recognition, Ryan Ulsh was enlisted as a touring drummer and Wavves embarked on their first US and European tours. Wavves released their self-titled debut album in 2008, subsequently drawing the attention of Pitchfork Media . At the time, the band consisted of Williams on guitar and vocals and Ulsh on drums. Their second full-length album, Wavvves , was released on February 3, 2009, and was well received by outlets like Spin , The A.V. Club , and Pitchfork . At the same time, the band were briefly associated with the 2000s ” shitgaze ” scene.
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