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Chris Broach (b. September 5, 1976) was one of the guitarists/vocalists in the 90's emo band Braid. Broach became known as the "Yeah" guy because he was often yelling or shouting "Yeah!" during Braid's songs. Broach came to one of their shows and the band decided that they wanted him [citation needed].

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― JW, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:34 (eighteen years ago)

Although their talent and influence stands on its own, they are also notable for the significant careers that former members of the band have charted since the demise of Cap'n Jazz in 1995, most notably Make Believe, The Promise Ring, American Football, Owls, Ghosts and Vodka, Joan of Arc and Owen.

― strongohulkington, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:36 (eighteen years ago)

Lol OWEN

― JW, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:37 (eighteen years ago)

not late 90s, but

Parker and Sparhawk's striking vocal harmonies represent perhaps the group's most distinctive element; critic Denise Sullivan writes that their shared vocals are "as chilling as anything Gram and Emmylou ever conspired on -- though that's not to say it's country-tinged, just straight from the heart."

― ian, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:48 (eighteen years ago)

During their early career, the band often faced unsympathetic and inattentive audiences in bars and clubs, to which they responded by bucking rock protocol and turning their volume down. The huge dynamic range of Low's early music made it susceptible to background noise and chatter, since many of their songs were very quiet; for example, a performance in 1996 at the South by Southwest festival was essentially ruined when a Scandinavian hardcore band was booked downstairs.

― ian, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:51 (eighteen years ago)

"a Scandinavian hardcore band "

Refused?

― JW, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:53 (eighteen years ago)

he band released its second album, Don't Ask Don't Tell, in 1994. Though somewhat calmer than its predecessor, it was equally as grave. Among the highlights of the album, and of the whole of the band's impressive song catalogue, are the two dark ballads, Let's Get Lost and Arrive, each closing a side of the vinyl edition.

― ian, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 17:58 (eighteen years ago)

oh, not midwestern. sorry!

― ian, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:00 (eighteen years ago)

i am so thankful i never heard of emo until about 2001

― artdamages, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:25 (eighteen years ago)

As of 2006, all Lifter Puller records are out of print.

― TOMBOT, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:33 (eighteen years ago)

they are on emusic though

― artdamages, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:52 (eighteen years ago)

tom 8080

― ghost rider, Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:52 (eighteen years ago)

However, the book So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star (ISBN 0-7679-1470-8) by Semisonic's drummer Jacob Slichter indicates that it is, instead, about being born: the place that is closing is the womb, and the mention of alcohol is a reference to pregnant women not drinking.

― Michael Philip Philip Philip philip Annoyman, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 10:03 (eighteen years ago)

that explains everything! wow! now next time i hear closing time on the radio I'll be thinking about wombs.

― artdamages, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 13:12 (eighteen years ago)

the mention of alcohol is a reference to pregnant women

lol?

― Curt1s Stephens, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 16:45 (eighteen years ago)

'The Mention of Alcohol' does sound like a late 90's indie-rock band name

― latebloomer, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 16:49 (eighteen years ago)

As of 2006, all Lifter Puller records are out of print.

TOMBOT on Tuesday, 6 March 2007 18:33 (Yesterday)

pretty much everything is on the Soft Rock comp....that should still be easily available.

― M@tt He1ges0n, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 18:00 (eighteen years ago)

err, this isn't midwestern or late 90s:

Unwound's main influences included Sonic Youth, Fugazi, The Wipers, Black Flag, Can, Mission Of Burma, Hüsker Dü, Nation of Ulysses, Flipper, and Gang Of Four. Evidence of the Black Flag influence can be seen in Trosper & Sandeno's early band named The Young Ginns (named after B.F. guitarist/songwriter Greg Ginn), and in their sample of Black Flag's lyric "I'm not a machine" in their song "Machine" (on Replikants' debut album). Trosper was also in a band called Worst Case Scenario. Unwound's early work was characterized by larynx-shredding vocals, jagged guitar lines, and more complex drumming than the band's peers. Trosper's lyrics were highly existential, cryptic, and generally bleak, yet passionate and soul-searching. For this reason, they are generally considered one of the founding fathers of the "screamo" genre.

― JW, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 18:02 (eighteen years ago)

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