Still, over the course of 34 years, The Green Pajamas were practically ignored by all but the most obsessive, devotional fans in their hometown of Seattle. One might have to be an obsessive, devotional fan to follow The Green Pajamas in places as diverse as New Zealand, Greece, or elsewhere. The other members that have come and gone over the years have also been exceptional, though not as prolific. It’s hard to imagine a more prolific songwriter than the band’s leader Jeff Kelly, or the consistent quality of his output. None of this includes the solo or side projects recorded by band members. Their music has appeared on labels as far-flung as Greece, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, The U.K., Germany, and at least a dozen U.S.
Since 1984 the band has released 22 albums (not including domestic and international re-issues) 15 singles and EPs, five compilations of their music, and included on another 40. It’s hard to imagine any other group of Seattle musicians putting out more recorded material, either as a band or in one of its many permutations. The Green Pajamas were active from 1984 until 2018, with a few hiatus along the way.
In theory, this might be true, but it also might be valid on a more pragmatic level. Ford, who was writing for New Zealand’s web’zine The Active Listener concluded “They seem to be the type of band that brooks no middle ground.” This seems to be a common theme – you’ve either never heard of the Green Pajamas, or you’re an obsessive, devotional fan. In 2012 music critic Nathan Ford wrote: “It’s doubtful whether there are any other acts out there who have amassed as impressive a body of work while reaching so few as Seattle’s long-running Green Pajamas.
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