Icky Mettle
Archers of Loaf · 1993
37 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A raw and dynamic blend of angular guitars and disenchanted lyrics that define 90s indie rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of energy
- reflective moments amidst chaos
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking polished production style
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Icky Mettle' is the debut album from Archers of Loaf, released in 1993 as they emerged from the vibrant Chapel Hill music scene. At this point, the band was still building their identity, having only formed a year earlier. The album set the stage for their subsequent exploration of sound and lyrical themes in later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Superchunk· Guided by Voices· The Promise Ring
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Web in Front 2:04
- 2 Last Word 3:36
- 3 Wrong 3:41
- 4 You and Me 3:10
- 5 Might 2:04
- 6 Hate Paste 2:46
- 7 Fat 1:18
- 8 Plumb Line 2:04
- 9 Learo, You’re a Hole 3:50
- 10 Sick File 1:43
- 11 Toast 4:38
- 12 Backwash 3:26
- 13 Slow Worm 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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