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Boise, Idaho, United States (1992 – present)
Built to Spill is an indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho, United States. The band is best known for its catchy guitar hooks and the unique voice of frontman Doug Martsch.
Former Treepeople frontman Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as the band’s original members. In an interview with Spin magazine, Martsch stated that he intended to change the band’s lineup for every album, with Martsch being the only permanent member. After the band’s first album, Ultimate Alternative Wavers (1993), the lineup changing idea held true, as both Netson and Youtz were replaced by Brett Nelson (not Netson) and Andy Capps for 1994’s There’s Nothing Wrong With Love. A compilation album called The Normal Years, consisting of recordings by both the first and second trios, was released in 1996. Between recording albums in 1995, the band gained notoriety by playing on the Lollapalooza tour.
Martsch signed Built To Spill to the Warner Brothers label in 1995. Unlike many artists signed to major labels, however, the deal the band brokered with Warner allowed it to retain a large degree of creative control over future albums. Built to Spill produced its first major label release in 1997 with Perfect From Now On. By this time, the band consisted of Martsch, Nelson, Netson, and Scott Plouf.
Former Treepeople frontman Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as the band’s original members. In an interview with Spin magazine, Martsch stated that he intended to change the band’s lineup for every album, with Martsch being the only permanent member. After the band’s first album, Ultimate Alternative Wavers (1993), the lineup changing idea held true, as both Netson and Youtz were replaced by Brett Nelson (not Netson) and Andy Capps for 1994’s There’s Nothing Wrong With Love. A compilation album called The Normal Years, consisting of recordings by both the first and second trios, was released in 1996. Between recording albums in 1995, the band gained notoriety by playing on the Lollapalooza tour.
Martsch signed Built To Spill to the Warner Brothers label in 1995. Unlike many artists signed to major labels, however, the deal the band brokered with Warner allowed it to retain a large degree of creative control over future albums. Built to Spill produced its first major label release in 1997 with Perfect From Now On. By this time, the band consisted of Martsch, Nelson, Netson, and Scott Plouf.
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There's Nothing Wrong With Love
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Perfect From Now On
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jess502 wrote:
Wanna see movies of my dreams
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Come to the UK! [3]
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spiritdivide wrote:
life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone
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naotas_forehead wrote:
I think Distopian Dream Girl is one of my favorite songs ever. THAT RIFF. THOSE LYRICS. FUCK
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v ...are you sure it's your favourite song then?
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saccharinePop wrote:
Velvet Waltz is my favorite song and it makes me want to die.
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occultwave wrote:
Built to Aurally Sex You Up
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Broken Chairs is good
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Brookin wrote:
Come to the UK! [2]
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naotas_forehead wrote:
v Perfect From Now On
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Combos wrote:
Built to Chill. I don't know what album to move onto now though..
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Damn good
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this picture[3]
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so damn tired of this picture [2]
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The Fillmore, San Francisco CA, United States
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Visalia Fox Theater, Visalia, CA, United States
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Built to Spill: A Benefit For Partners in Health: Haiti
20 Apr 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/builttospill
Built to Spill will be playing at a benefit for Partners in
Health: Haiti along with A Seasonal Disguise and The
Boise High School Orchestras on April 30th at the Egyptian Theater
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