Swell

Swell
Formed: 1989
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Dream Pop, Ambient Pop, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi
Group Members: John Dettman, David Freel, Sean Kirkpatrick, Monte Vallier, Tom Hays
Biography: Alternating influences from neo-psychedelia, noise pop, and Ennio Morricone film scores, Swell formed in San Francisco in 1989 when vocalist/guitarist David Freel and drummer Sean Kirkpatrick decided to record an album. Enlisting second guitarist John Dettman and bassist Monte Vallier, the band recorded ...Read full biography
Too Many Days Without Thinking
Released: 1997
Label: Beggars Group
Critics' Rating:
You've heard of "the difficult second album?" San Francisco's Swell would say that's better applied to a fourth LP, as the making of their's took on Homeric difficulties. It began, self-produced, in a ...Read full review
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Released: 1993
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Swell are swell on this third full-length release. They're a moody, eclectic, folky, and esoteric San Francisco foursome, who mine the same vein in every song, utilizing the reedy, calm, vocals, and constantly ...Read full review
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