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Six Finger Satellite

The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird

£14.99

Released: 30th June 2023. Formed in 1990 in Providence, Rhode Island by J. Ryan (singer/keyboards), John MacLean (guitar), Peter Phillips (guitar), Chris Dixon (bass), and Rick Pelletier (drums), Six Finger Satellite quickly signed to Sub Pop for the 'Weapon' EP, which got them their deal despite being a tongue-in-cheek take on the then-current grunge/alt-rock sound. Following 'Weapon', the band quickly jumped into making their debut full-length with Bob Weston (of Shellac). Released in 1993, 'The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird' was the first release to truly capture the adventurous, biting spirit and sound of Six Finger Satellite. The album is a landmark of noisy, distressing post-punk, drawing influence from Gang of Four, The Birthday Party, and Wire while adding a healthy dose of the band's own, unique sonic antagonism.

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  • Details

    Released:
    30th June 2023
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    CD Album
    Barcode:
    98787145724
  • Description

    Formed in 1990 in Providence, Rhode Island by J. Ryan (singer/keyboards), John MacLean (guitar), Peter Phillips (guitar), Chris Dixon (bass), and Rick Pelletier (drums), Six Finger Satellite quickly signed to Sub Pop for the 'Weapon' EP, which got them their deal despite being a tongue-in-cheek take on the then-current grunge/alt-rock sound. Following 'Weapon', the band quickly jumped into making their debut full-length with Bob Weston (of Shellac). Released in 1993, 'The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird' was the first release to truly capture the adventurous, biting spirit and sound of Six Finger Satellite. The album is a landmark of noisy, distressing post-punk, drawing influence from Gang of Four, The Birthday Party, and Wire while adding a healthy dose of the band's own, unique sonic antagonism.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    Length
    1.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    0.38
    2.Home for the Holy Day
    Six Finger Satellite
    2.51
    3.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    0.49
    4.Laughing Larry
    Six Finger Satellite
    5.12
    5.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    1.31
    6.Funny Like a Clown
    Six Finger Satellite
    3.33
    7.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    1.42
    8.Deadpan
    Six Finger Satellite
    4.55
    9.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    0.59
    10.Hi-lo Jerk
    Six Finger Satellite
    4.04
    11.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    2.18
    12.Love (Via Satellite)
    Six Finger Satellite
    3.17
    13.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    1.04
    14.Save the Last Dance for Larry
    Six Finger Satellite
    4.24
    15.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    0.39
    16.Solitary Hiro
    Six Finger Satellite
    2.19
    17.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    1.39
    18.Neuro-harmonic Conspiracy
    Six Finger Satellite
    5.12
    19.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    1.34
    20.Takes One to Know One
    Six Finger Satellite
    3.35
    21.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    13.59
    22.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
    23.Takes One to Know One
    Six Finger Satellite
    24.Untitled
    Six Finger Satellite
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