Archers of Loaf

Archers of Loaf
Formed: 1991 in Chapel Hill, NC
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Noise Pop
Group Members: Mark Price, Eric Bachmann, Matt Gentling, Eric Johnson
Biography: The Archers of Loaf were darlings of the indie world in the early to mid-'90s, thanks to an off-kilter sound that was edgy and challenging, yet melodically accessible at the same time. Cornerstones of the Chapel Hill, NC, indie scene that also spawned Superchunk and Polvo, the Archers' chief inspirations ...Read full biography
Icky Mettle
Released: 1994
Label: Alias Records
Critics' Rating:
Ah, North Carolina. Can anyone explain why it's been such a hotbed of original-sounding music? Why every year there's a new crop from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill triangle? Sure, it has lots of colleges, ...Read full review
Vee Vee
Released: 1995
Label: Alias Records
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Icky Mettle, Archers of Loaf's debut album, became just enough of an underground hit to scare the band away from most of their pop instincts. Filled with unexpected, jarring shards of noise and melodies ...Read full review
More Archers of Loaf albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (1), Singles & EPs (7)
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