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Matt, Tim and Nick from Belleville, Ontario, Canada formed Shotmaker in 1993, a post-hardcore/emo outfit who played aggressive yet melodic hardcore music.
Shotmaker’s catalogue comprises three 7”s, two full length LP’s and a 12” split EP.
The group parted ways in 1996, but released their double CD retrospective The Complete Discography: 1993-1996 in 2000, comprising the entirety of their recorded material, including several tracks exclusive to compilations and three unreleased songs. 33 of the 43 tracks were lifted straight from vinyl due to DAT tapes being lost.
From their first 7” (pulled due to its controversial cover illustrating a child holding a pistol) to their final LP, Shotmaker’s success lies in the intermingling of explosive riffs and complex, flowing rhythms, creating tensions best exhibited in Table, where tempos and time signatures shuffle in and out at break-neck speed. However, a number of disparate moods are explored, such as the abrasive curve or the restrained controller.controller. The trio approach catchy on 10/22/94, and an untitled instrumental track on their final album includes nothing but acoustic guitar played over radio frequency white noise.
The lyrics are rather ambiguous, sung and screamed with an urgency that complements the unyielding compositions. There is a sincerity about something, but just exactly what is open for interpretation.
Shotmaker’s members went on to play in such bands as the short lived 30 Second Motion Picture, Three Penny Opera and more recently The Grey.
Shotmaker’s catalogue comprises three 7”s, two full length LP’s and a 12” split EP.
The group parted ways in 1996, but released their double CD retrospective The Complete Discography: 1993-1996 in 2000, comprising the entirety of their recorded material, including several tracks exclusive to compilations and three unreleased songs. 33 of the 43 tracks were lifted straight from vinyl due to DAT tapes being lost.
From their first 7” (pulled due to its controversial cover illustrating a child holding a pistol) to their final LP, Shotmaker’s success lies in the intermingling of explosive riffs and complex, flowing rhythms, creating tensions best exhibited in Table, where tempos and time signatures shuffle in and out at break-neck speed. However, a number of disparate moods are explored, such as the abrasive curve or the restrained controller.controller. The trio approach catchy on 10/22/94, and an untitled instrumental track on their final album includes nothing but acoustic guitar played over radio frequency white noise.
The lyrics are rather ambiguous, sung and screamed with an urgency that complements the unyielding compositions. There is a sincerity about something, but just exactly what is open for interpretation.
Shotmaker’s members went on to play in such bands as the short lived 30 Second Motion Picture, Three Penny Opera and more recently The Grey.
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xaratrip wrote:
the split with Maximilian Colby is amazing
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testpatterns wrote:
They're an alright band.
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DontTry wrote:
mediocre band
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AloneInTheSky wrote:
one two... i love this song!
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grlpenguin wrote:
I absolutely love this band. awesome & fantastic stuff.
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johnny-mnemonic wrote:
incredible band ... it's a pity they lost their dat tapes .. but it maybe safes the lifes of countless stereos ...
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NekstBestThing wrote:
Shotmaker is not full of bass. Bass is full of shotmaker.
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leimac wrote:
Brutal bass lines...
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DreamingToFly wrote:
awesome!!, excellent discography.
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dominichealey wrote:
fag below me
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dominichealey wrote:
not screamo
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tomcbh wrote:
everything about them is cool
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FunkyGoose wrote:
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csgillis wrote:
One of the best of all time!!!!
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marcelvienneau wrote:
This guy sounds a little bit like Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies. Great vocals!
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Barry20 wrote:
lovely stuff <3
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dougyisok wrote:
best bass lines
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repeatmyfault tagged Shotmaker with ‘emo’. yesterday afternoon
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