Earth

Earth formed in Seattle in 1990 on the initiative of Greg Babior, Slim Moon and Dylan Carlson, the leader and only survivor line up to date. The band is looking for a minimalist and experimental approach to rock. Max distortion, priority to vibrations. And then Extra-Capsular Extraction is recorded, with the participation of Joe Preston (Melvins , Sunn O) ...) and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), dear friend of Dylan Carlson. Legend has it that it was offered to Cobain the weapon with which he committed suicide. But let's go. The best is to come in 1993 with the release of Earth 2 on Sub Pop, which is still considered a major Drone record. It will pave the way for many formations like Sunn O)) (at the base a tribute band of Earth), Boris or Nadja, to name but a few. On the back of the album, quotations lend him beneficial virtues on migraines and daily stress... The band will then explore several directions, including the Stoner with the excellent Pentastar. This followed a long radio silence from 1997, until they were signed by the Southern Lord Doomy for the release of Hex; Gold Printing In The Infernal Method . Radical change: the vibrations are over, the music is stripped, always as slow, rich in Americana sounds. The band will continue along this path with Hibernaculum who, in addition to covers of old titles in their new style, proposes a one-hour documentary directed by Seldon Hunt, artist renowned for his numerous works with groups such as Neurosis, Isis or Pelican. In 2008, The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull definitively confirmed the Dylan Carlson class and its new acolytes (Adrienne Davies, Jonas Haskins and Don McGreevy). The band thus follows its path, according to its inspirations and side projects by Dylan Carlson (solo disc, original film tape), integrating banjo, cello or even singing with its compositions. Less sunny, darker, the diptych Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light comes out in two parts, still at Southern Lord. Then comes Primitive And Deadly, surprising by its integration of the voices of Mark Lanegan and Rabia Shaheen Qazi ( Rose Windows), although Earth plays these tracks without live singing. Full Upon Her Burning Lips him, signs a return to the "traditional" Earth and comes out at Sargent House in 2019.