Built to Spill Music
About Built to Spill
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Built to Spill were one of the most popular indie rock acts of the '90s, finding the middle ground between postmodern, Pavement-style pop and the loose, spacious jamming of Neil Young. From the outset, the band was a vehicle for singer/songwriter/guitarist Doug Martsch, who revived the concept of the indie guitar hero just as Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis -- another important influence -- was beginning to fade from the limelight. On record, Martsch the arranger crafted intricate, artfully knotted tangles of guita... Read More
Influences on Built to Spill
Followers of Built to Spill:
Wolf Parade and Aqueduct
Videos of Built to Spill
Upcoming Built to Spill Shows
| Date | Venue | Location | |
| 10/10/08 | Sardinen USF | Bergen, NOR | |
| 10/11/08 | Rockefeller | Oslo, NOR | |
| 10/12/08 | Sticky Fingers | Goteborg , SWE | |
| 10/13/08 | Debaser | Stockholm, SWE | |
| 10/14/08 | KB Club | Malmo, SWE | |
| 10/15/08 | Forum | Bielefeld, GER | |
| 10/16/08 | Bahnhof Langendreer | Bochum, GER | |
| 10/17/08 | Universum | Stuttgart, GER | |
| 10/18/08 | Karlstorbahnhof | Heidelberg, GER | |
| 10/19/08 | K4 | Nuremberg, GER |
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Comments about Built to Spill
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jje1983 chicago United St... |
02.27.08 love them to death seen them many times |
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campbese Washington, DC |
02.08.08 All-time favorite for sure, hands down. I love Doug! |
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jamie Vancouver Canada |
01.18.08 the best show of the year for me. They look so intense on stage., like they are vessels and the music just flows out of them, so artistic and emotional and beautiful. |
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Patrick Knoxville, TN |
12.16.07 Only really started listening to these guys about a year ago, but they definitely an all time favorite at this point. |
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Bill Madison, OH |
12.13.07 i love twin falls it's so relaxing yet entertaining, keep it up sonnnn! |
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Bag of Mostly Water United States |
09.29.07 I couldn't even bring myself to choose a favourite, as they're all so good. |
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howie Bronx, NY |
09.26.07 car, best song by far. |
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FakePlasticSara Port Jefferson Station, NY |
09.16.07 Doug's facial hair hasnt looked like this picture in forever. Each time I see this band live it more beautiful then the last. Plus they came to my sleepy small town to rock its small music minded pants off. |
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sarahhh New York, NY |
06.25.07 i didn't realize these guys have been around for a while, sooo great |
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built to spill is rockin it out at new orleans tonight