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Pinback
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Pinback is an indie rock band from San Diego, California, currently signed to Touch and Go Records. The band was formed in 1998 by singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Armistead Burwell Smith IV (also known as Zach Smith and a former member of Three Mile Pilot) and Rob Crow formerly of Thingy, Heavy Vegetable, and Goblin Cock. First acquainted as roommates, they began making recordings in their home, playing along to pre-recorded beats. Today, the band has 2 drummers that switch off and on, Chris Prescott, and Tom Zinser. Other members of Pinback past and present are: Terrin Durfey, Eric Hoversten, Ryan Bromley, Cameron Jones, Kenseth Thideau, Gabriel Voiles, Dmitri Dziensuwski, Donny Van Zandt, and Thatcher Orbitachi.
Zach Smith is noted for his unique style of bass-playing, as he combines strumming (the most prevalent of his techniques), popping, and slapping. He uses an Alembic Stanley Clarke bass and is currently working on a solo project entitled Systems Officer. Smith tends to write most of the instrumental parts of Pinback’s songs while Rob Crow’s forte is lyric-writing. At their concerts, they are known for giving away limited edition tour EPs. Both feel strongly about keeping their music in the independent scene, free from excessive media attention and corporate pressures that could affect the band’s original sound.
Zach Smith is noted for his unique style of bass-playing, as he combines strumming (the most prevalent of his techniques), popping, and slapping. He uses an Alembic Stanley Clarke bass and is currently working on a solo project entitled Systems Officer. Smith tends to write most of the instrumental parts of Pinback’s songs while Rob Crow’s forte is lyric-writing. At their concerts, they are known for giving away limited edition tour EPs. Both feel strongly about keeping their music in the independent scene, free from excessive media attention and corporate pressures that could affect the band’s original sound.
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NEsnow2 wrote:
I cant belive the bass player died.. :( talk about depressing
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unrealme wrote:
Hey if you like Pinback than you might like my band Unreal Me...check us out: http://www.last.fm/music/Unreal+Me
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samba_great wrote:
such a beautifull voice
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wphockey wrote:
just starting to listen to them- great sound
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ManatiMusic wrote:
even the wolves stay away from ableton woods for fear of its unsure content
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alightedlamp wrote:
Uh, what about Prog, XIY, and Penelope?
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ohkgo wrote:
AHHHHHHH
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in_circles wrote:
no no no...excuse me but B is the best song EVER!!
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ativke wrote:
top tracks are ridiculous. non photo-blue, sender, & bloods on fire are easily the three greatest.
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nathanielj wrote:
most addictive music ever?
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Lileh wrote:
They were a great band. So sad to hear about his passing :(
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Roelio87 wrote:
This is music when you want too chill, no one better for that.
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marrkjuh wrote:
Saw them live once, and I realy want to see them again :-)
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libriot wrote:
i don't think there's one pinback song i don't like.
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a93 wrote:
brilliant, brilliant band.
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chelsolove wrote:
RIP T
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MysticalChicken wrote:
God damn. I hadn't listened to Summer in Abbadon for at least a year and I'd forgotten how good it is.
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JaniceC wrote:
Goodbye and Rest In Peace, Mr. Terrin Durfey. xx
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sidewinder03 wrote:
Every time I listen to Pinback, I'm angry at myself for not going to see them live. Most recent one was 2 weeks ago, and I knew about it well in advance. I suck.
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marrkjuh wrote:
love almost every song :D
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New Album at Target for $9.99 starting 9/11
4 Sep 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/pinback
that's right. just wanted to let you know that Target'll be stocking "Autumn of the Seraphs" and it will be on sale for $9.99. it's for a limited time, though, so don't wait too long. …
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5 May 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/pinback
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