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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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Keep It Like a Secret
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There's Nothing Wrong With Love
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You in Reverse
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Perfect From Now On
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Hayzi22 wrote:
Built to Spill is my favorite.
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Nizzemanden wrote:
what the hell is up with "indie" bands signing up with major labels..
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donfelice64 wrote:
new album took me a while to get into. great though!
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PinkM0nster wrote:
Perfect from Now On is definately a perfect album
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BubiWallenius wrote:
That's right.
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VelvetWaltz66 wrote:
modest mouse is amazing too..so their similar :)
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AprilPhantom wrote:
"I don't get why Modest Mouse is listed as a similar band." You are kidding, right?'
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Arthurleano wrote:
The Tour is USA only god dammit, there's life outside there =/
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Salt_The_Fries wrote:
I don't get why Modest Mouse is listed as a similar band.
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triponbroknbeat wrote:
they all are reasons to me...................
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jheisel wrote:
1,000 plays
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tehkatydaly wrote:
PLEASEEE TOUR THE UK WITH THERE IS NO ENEMY! PLEASSEEEE! *grovels*
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pavskies wrote:
I think it is a scandal that There Is No Ememy does not appear on their album list on last.fm.
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aaaaaaaah wrote:
new album rocks. [3]
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Ropert wrote:
What a boring booklet in the new album. Regret that I just didn't buy it digital.
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SEALi0N wrote:
doug is the man
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SignificantJoe wrote:
If you like built to spill, give Jesvs Pvnch a try-- free download too!
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JarPetNee wrote:
new album rocks. [2]
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yoda_soda wrote:
new album rocks.
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jizzy_jams wrote:
havent listened to these guys in a while. how is their new album?
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"There is No Enemy" Out Today!
6 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/builttospill
Built To Spill's new full-length album "There Is No Enemy" hits shelves today. Pick up your copy at your favorite indie retailer.For a list of indie retailers, see the below links.www...theallianceroc. …
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28 Jul 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/builttospill
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