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Merge Records reissues all four Archers of Loaf studio albums, starting with their acclaimed 1993 debut album Icky Mettle. Re-mastered by Bob Weston and featuring new liner notes by Robert Christgau, the vinyl reissue of Icky Mettle will come with a coupon for full download, in addition to a coupon for full bonus download bonus material including the entire Archers of Loaf vs. The Greatest of All Time EP as well as singles and b-sides from the Icky Mettle era. Reissues of Vee Vee, All the Nation's Airports and White Trash Heroes will follow.
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Like fellow indie rockers Pavement, Archers of Loaf excel in making uneasy-listening pop, with sharp, angular guitars jutting this way and that, barring the listener from turning any corner without a little work. Vocalist/guitarist Eric Bachmann is as committed a rock singer as you'll find, impressively following every note with vocal cords stretched as far as they'll go. The two guitars caterwaul like trapped animals; the rhythm section churns out a solid, scary backbeat, gluing the whole mess together into one surprisingly powerful whole. The raging, relentless "Last Word" stands as a shining example of college rock circa 1993. --Lorry Fleming
Icky Mettle Reviews
Icky Mettle Reviews
| 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful  All you had to do was listen to it and you instantly understood the full glory of indie rock, By Aquarius Records (San Francisco) - See all my reviews This review is from: Icky Mettle (Audio CD) Must be something about summertime and the feeling of nostalgia and memories of my younger days that has had me going crazy over some of my favorite '90s indie rock records as of late. Recent reviews prove this, as reissues of Sebadoh and Spoon classics received my record of the week honors. Truth be told Icky Mettle is just as qualified for that honor as well. There was a period during the '90s when I used to joke that if you looked up "indie rock" in the dictionary you would find a picture of Archers of Loaf's Icky Mettle. But really, I sort of wasn't joking. All you had to do was listen to it and you instantly understood the full glory of indie rock and how totally heavy and wild and kick a-- and catchy indie rock could be. Guitars are crunchy and jagged, ringing loud and true, vocals soaring, melodies you can't EVER get out of your head, and a passionate urgency that makes your heart race and your soul shiver. It's pretty serendipitous that this record just got reissued as it's... Read more 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful All you "Indie Rock" Fans.... THIS IS THE ROOTS OF GREATNESS, By This review is from: Icky Mettle (Audio CD) Song after song the Archers of Loaf show perfect execution of what Indie Rock is all about. Dirty yet smooth, hard yet clear... this band really has great skill with NYC style execution. Big Thanks to Kevin Smith for putting WEB IN FRONT in Mall Rats. Web In Front is probably the best song under 2 mins ever made in the genre. Overall the entire album is full of what will be classics once you hear them. Enjoy. Personal note: Archers of Loaf & Pavement found me when I was 16 years old... and I thank them for all the positive infulence they have had on my life. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful Overlooked gem, By "ceguru" (Grand Haven, MI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Icky Mettle (Audio CD) Icky Mettle is a strong contender in the "Best Album You Probably Haven't Heard" sweepstakes. Released at the peak of the indie-rock invasion of the early to mid-90's it inexplicably never managed to gain more than a limited cult following. That's hard to understand because its a near perfect alterna-guitar fest.It only takes a listen or two to understand what sets the Archers apart from most bands of their ilk. First off are the guitars, never less than three. One is usually playing crunching rythym riffs while another cranks out wild leads as a third (and occasionally, by the sounds of things , a fourth and fifth etc) careens off everything in sight, alternating between dissonant shards of noise and catchy countermelodies. The result is a sound that is by turns abrasive and incredibly melodic, often at the same time. Secondly are the songs which are instantly memorable from the first listen and gain in stature with repeatedly plays. Foremost is the lead track... Read more |
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