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.
Why this album works
'Icky Mettle' received critical acclaim upon release and is often cited as a foundational work in the indie rock genre. It helped to solidify Archers of Loaf's reputation in the underground music scene, influencing numerous bands that followed and contributing to the growth of independent music distribution during the early '90s.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks short bursts of energy reflective moments amidst chaos
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Web in Front Standout 2:04
- 2 Last Word Standout 3:36
- 3 Wrong 3:41
- 4 You and Me 3:10
- 5 Might 2:04
- 6 Hate Paste Standout 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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