Built to Spill
Doug Martsch's Boise band, known for long, layered multi-guitar epics wrapped around his reedy, plaintive voice.
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About Built to Spill
Built to Spill was formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1992 by Doug Martsch, formerly of Treepeople. Martsch has been the only constant member, and the lineup has changed many times around him. Early records on Up, including There's Nothing Wrong with Love, mixed short pop songs with odd, wandering structures.
Signing to Warner Bros., the band made Perfect from Now On (1997) and Keep It Like a Secret (1999), records built on interlocking guitar lines and songs that stretch past the six-minute mark. Later albums include You in Reverse and Untethered Moon, a set of Daniel Johnston covers, and When the Wind Forgets Your Name, released on Sub Pop in 2022.
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What kind of music does Built to Spill play?
Built to Spill plays alternative and indie rock.
Who is in Built to Spill?
Built to Spill is Doug Martsch and Melanie Radford. Former members include Brett Netson, Ralf Youtz, Andy Capps and Brett Nelson.
When did Built to Spill form?
Built to Spill formed in Boise in 1992.
What was Built to Spill's first album?
Built to Spill's first album was Ultimate Alternative Wavers (1993). The latest is When the Wind Forgets Your Name (2022).