Name: Drums and Guns
Brand: Low

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Bonus disc: No

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spcd736

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-04-02

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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

Artist

 Low

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Sub Pop

Low is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 by Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Known for their slow, minimalist sound and haunting harmonies, Low has been a pioneering force in the genre of slowcore. With over two decades of music-making under their belt, the band has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Throughout their career, Low's music has been characterized by its introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies. Their unique blend of folk, rock, and experimental elements creates a captivating sonic landscape that draws listeners in with its raw emotion and atmospheric beauty.

Over the years, Low has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions within the indie rock scene. Their ability to create deeply affecting songs that resonate with audiences on a profound level sets them apart as true artists. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Low's performances are marked by an undeniable authenticity that leaves a lasting impact on all who experience their music.

Short for "Subterranean Pop" 

The label was an outgrowth of [a=Bruce Pavitt]'s Olympia, WA based (print) fanzine, which became the well respected cassettezine of the same name. 

After his move to Seattle he ran a music column in the Seattle Rocket also called Sub Pop.

After initial forays into the record label world with a [a=Green River] 7" (not officially on Sub Pop) and the Sub Pop 100 LP, the label exploded onto the indie scene with four influential colored vinyl 7"s which included [a=Mudhoney]'s "Touch Me I'm Sick" which made the year-end top 10 playlist of nearly every music journalist in the world.

Subsequent hyping of the label in the English music press put them on the map, and grunge was born.

Label-Code is 03159; rarely found printed on releases (basically only on releases manufactured/licensed by Warner/WEA Germany)

formed in 1993, low is from duluth, minnesota, and features alan sparhawk on vocals and guitar, mimi parker on vocals and drums, and matt livingston on bass and vocals. sparhawk and parker are married with two children; they first met in fourth grade in rural minnesota. drums and guns is the band's eighth full-length album and second for sub pop. it's also, after 2005's 'the great destroyer', the second album they've recorded with producer dave fridmann. 'drums and guns' features a number of songs that ardent low fans will recognize from the band's recent live shows. these songs appear here in substantially altered forms, as though they've been taken apart and reassembled in striking new ways, or seen with new eyes. or, given the lyrical emphasis on murder and death, a more insightful interpretation might see the band killing these songs and bringing them back to life anew. there's no contrivance here, however. while these songs feature new elements (looped vocals, drum machines, etc.) and are thoroughly, radiantly contemporary, they remain undeniably low's. 'drums and guns' possesses the unique, subtle beauty and power we've come to expect from low, but the record is also profoundly exciting in ways that it's easy to forget music can be.

Drums and Guns

Music GB