Souled American is a pioneering alternative country band from Chicago that was active mostly in the late 1980's and early 1990's. The band has its origins in Normal, a college town in central Illinois and revolves around vocalists Chris Grigoroff (also guitar) and Joe Adducci (also bass) who previously played in a band called The Uptown Rulers. Souled American recorded four albums for Rough Trade Records, which initially stirred a modicum of critical and popular attention both in North America and Europe. In 1991 drummer Jamey Barnard left the band, releasing their fourth album (and last for Rough Trade), "Sonny". After four albums, a tour with Camper Van Beethoven, and a wealth of critical acclaim (though very little commercial success, one Rough Trade employee later claimed, "The band sold less and less records with each consecutive release") Rough Trade folded and Souled American seemingly disappeared. The band re-emerged in 1994 with "Frozen"

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