Name: Purge and Slouch
Brand: Giant Sand

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firecd174

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2011-04-18

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Giant Sand

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Giant Sand is an American Americana/Roots Rock Band that was founded in 1985 in Tucson, Arizona. With their unique blend of genres and captivating performances, they have become a prominent name in the music industry. Their rich musicality and heartfelt lyrics resonate with audiences worldwide. From their humble beginnings to their continued success, Giant Sand has proven themselves as true pioneers of their craft.

Throughout the years, Giant Sand has released numerous albums that showcase their versatility and creativity. Their music effortlessly combines elements of Americana and Roots Rock, resulting in a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Each song tells a story, drawing listeners into a world filled with raw emotions and authentic experiences.

With a dedicated fan base spanning across generations, Giant Sand's impact on the music scene cannot be overstated. They have influenced countless artists with their innovative approach to songwriting and performance. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering them for the first time, experiencing Giant Sand's music is an unforgettable journey that will leave you craving more.

'purge and slouch' was originally released in 1993 and is the ninth giant sand reissue in the series from fire records and follow up to the successful 'center of the universe'. after the commercial and critical success of 'enter of the universe', giant sand looked to lay down the instinctive and impulsive spark of the band onto record, "believing in recording in 'the moment of impact' to result in a 'perfect harvest' where a song gets captured the first time it ever gets played, and this record marks the moment where 98.5 % of it was done like this". howe was planning on it being his 'metal machine music' album, but instead, "some real songs happened too many times in the process ... songs i have never learned". recorded at a house on the outskirts of tucson, 'ramp' features some local guest guitarists on a couple of tracks with the aim to "fully realize an album without working up any of it before arriving at the studio".

Purge and Slouch

Music GB