The For Carnation | |
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Slowcore, post-rock |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Touch and Go, Matador |
| Members | Brian McMahan |
The For Carnation are an American post-rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1994. The band was formed by Brian McMahan, who is the only constant group member. [1] McMahan's previous band Slint hinted at the distinctive sound and sombre aesthetic he would create in The For Carnation.
History
To date they have released two EPs and one self-titled album: Fight Songs ( Matador Records, 1995), Marshmallows (Matador, 1996), and The For Carnation ( Touch and Go Records, 2000). Fight Songs and Marshmallows were compiled into one record, Promised Works, and released by Runt in 1997. Promised Works was re-released by Touch and Go Records in 2007. The band has included Doug McCombs and Johnny "Machine" Herndon of Tortoise, Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, Todd Cook ( Shipping News) as well as Britt Walford and David Pajo of Slint. [2]
They returned in December 2009 to play a show at the " Ten Years of ATP" All Tomorrow's Parties music festival in England.
A track "Alfredo's Welcome" appeared on What's Up Matador, the 1997 compilation of bands on Matador Records.
Another track called "The Bike" was included as a free download on White Power is For Dummies compilation album in December 2016. [3]
Discography
- Studio albums
- The For Carnation (2000, Touch and Go)
- EPs
- Fight Songs (1995, Matador)
- Marshmallows (1996, Matador)
- Compilation albums
- Promised Works (1997, Runt)
References
- ^ Huey, Steve. "The For Carnation". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ Modell, Josh (April 1996). "The For Carnation". Milk Magazine. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "White Power is For Dummies". Bandcamp. Desperate Spirits. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
External links
- The For Carnation at AllMusic
- The For Carnation discography at Discogs
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The For Carnation | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Slowcore, post-rock |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Touch and Go, Matador |
| Members | Brian McMahan |
The For Carnation are an American post-rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 1994. The band was formed by Brian McMahan, who is the only constant group member. [1] McMahan's previous band Slint hinted at the distinctive sound and sombre aesthetic he would create in The For Carnation.
History
To date they have released two EPs and one self-titled album: Fight Songs ( Matador Records, 1995), Marshmallows (Matador, 1996), and The For Carnation ( Touch and Go Records, 2000). Fight Songs and Marshmallows were compiled into one record, Promised Works, and released by Runt in 1997. Promised Works was re-released by Touch and Go Records in 2007. The band has included Doug McCombs and Johnny "Machine" Herndon of Tortoise, Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, Todd Cook ( Shipping News) as well as Britt Walford and David Pajo of Slint. [2]
They returned in December 2009 to play a show at the " Ten Years of ATP" All Tomorrow's Parties music festival in England.
A track "Alfredo's Welcome" appeared on What's Up Matador, the 1997 compilation of bands on Matador Records.
Another track called "The Bike" was included as a free download on White Power is For Dummies compilation album in December 2016. [3]
Discography
- Studio albums
- The For Carnation (2000, Touch and Go)
- EPs
- Fight Songs (1995, Matador)
- Marshmallows (1996, Matador)
- Compilation albums
- Promised Works (1997, Runt)
References
- ^ Huey, Steve. "The For Carnation". AllMusic. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ Modell, Josh (April 1996). "The For Carnation". Milk Magazine. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "White Power is For Dummies". Bandcamp. Desperate Spirits. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
External links
- The For Carnation at AllMusic
- The For Carnation discography at Discogs
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| Artists | |