The Format Discography
Albums in original release order.
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2002
EP
EP -
2003
Interventions + Lullabies
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2005
Snails
EP -
2006
Dog Problems
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2026
Boycott Heaven
Discography data: MusicBrainz.
About The Format
The Format is an American indie rock band, formed by vocalist Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means. Their style has been considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music. The Format chose their name to make fun of the music industry's inclination towards a cookie-cutter "format" for a hit single. Formed in 2002, the band released two studio albums before announcing a hiatus on February 4, 2008. On February 4, 2020, they announced a return from their hiatus for a tour of special shows that were later cancelled due to the pandemic. In 2025, the band reunited for a second time and announced their third studio album, Boycott Heaven, which was released on January 23, 2026.
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Ranked
- Dog Problems (2006)
- Boycott Heaven (2026)
- Snails (2005)
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