Liz Phair

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Exile in Guyville.

So you want to know more about Liz Phair, the alternative/indie rock goddess? Well, you've come to the right place! Here you'll find her bio, albums, photos, videos, and lots more!

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Quick LP Stats. 

  • Started: late 1980s.
  • Origin: Connecticut, Illinois, San Francisco.
  • Styles: Rock, Alternative, Pop, Indie, Lo-Fi.
  • Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano.
  • Studio Albums: 5--Exile in Guyville (1993), Whip-Smart (1994), whitechocolatespaceegg (1998), Liz Phair (2003), & Somebody's Miracle (2005).
  • Labels: Matador, Capitol.

LP in Photos. 

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LP Bio. 

  • Born April 17, 1976, New Haven, CT, as Elizabeth Clark Phair.
  • Adopted and raised in a Chicago suburb.
  • Graduated from Oberlin College in 1989 as an art major.
  • Moved to San Francisco after college to pursue artistic endeavors.
  • Later moved back to Chicago & released her homemade tapes under the name Girlysound.
  • The tapes got around to Matador records, who signed Liz in 1992.
  • Summer of 1993: Released her debut album Exile in Guyville.
  • 1994: Released second album Whip-Smart; it debuted at #27.
  • 1995: Married Chicago film editor Jim Staskausas, who had worked on some of Liz's videos.
  • 1996: Performed at Lilith Fair.
  • December 21, 1996: Liz had her first child, James Nicholas Staskausas.
  • 1998: Released 3rd album, whitechocolatespaceegg.
  • 2001: Divorced Jim S.
  • 2003: Released 4th album, Liz Phair.
  • 2005: Released 5th album, Somebody's Miracle.

LP Merch. 

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LP Online. 

Best Resources.

Liz Phair.com
Official site with news, photos, merch, videos, message board, and more.
LP on AllMusic.com
Extended bio, albums, awards, chart stats, etc.
Liz's MySpace.
Listen to audio clips, view photos, add to friends, etc.
LP on MusicMadeMe.com
Lyrics, discography, etc.
Liz-Phair.com
Fan site.

LP Albums. 

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Exile in Guyville

Exile in Guyville

Featuring Divorce Song and F**k & Run.1 point

Liz Phair

Liz Phair

Featuring Why Can't I? and Extraordinary.1 point

Whip-Smart

Whip-Smart

Featuring Supernova and Whip-Smart.0 points

Somebody's Miracle

Somebody's Miracle

Featuring Somebody's Miracle and Wind and the Moun more...0 points

whitechocolatespaceegg

whitechocolatespaceegg

Featuring Johnny Feelgood and Polyester Bride.0 points

Reviews & Interviews. 

All about the Liz.

Interview: Liz Phair Speaks.
From IGN.com
Review: Somebody's Miracle.
From LiveDaily.com
Review: Liz Phair.
From RollingStone.com
Review: Exile in Guyville.
From StylusMagazine.com
Interview: Way Complicated.
From VH1.com

LP in Video. 


Liz Phair on Letterman - Supernova

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Liz Phair - Extraordinary (alt version)

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Liz Phair - Breakfast With The Arts Interview

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Liz Phair performs Polyester Bride live 2003

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