Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Pinback




Pinback formed from the ashes of two legendary San Diego bands in 1998. Rob Crow, came from Heavy Vegetable, who are (to say the least) an interesting rock group. Some of Heavy Vegetable's stuff was really catchy. This is also true about the band that Armistead "Zach" Smith came from, Three Mile Pilot.

They only started part time, because Three Mile Pilot wasn't really through yet. However, when their first albulm came out, people realized the potential, and the members buckled down and strapped in.

In 1999 they released a self titled album, toured some, and then when on to make "Some Voices" EP and the a full release titled "Blue Screen Life". By now they were touring across North American and Europe, producing along the way. These tour only EPs consisted of many live takes and alternate versions. One of these is my favorite Pinback album. It's called "Live in Donny's Garage" and is one of the 5 most amazing CDs as a whole I have ever heard. So much talent and intricacy. These are all alternate, and in my opinion, much better spins on classic Pinback songs.

In 2003 they released the Offcell EP and followed up the next year on Touch and Go Records with "Summer in Abaddon". Produced by only two guys, these guys produce and switch on and off with mind boggling complex lyrics and musical riffs. And beleive me, they are masters of catchiness, with their roots being where they are.

I know I'm excited for the new cd expected for sometime 2007.

Pinback-AFK off of their "Summer in Abaddon" album.

Next band on my list is..

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