Untethered Moon
Untethered Moon is the first Built to Spill record Doug Martsch has released in six years, and its existence alone is a mild surprise. While the band has not altered its core sound, there are new moments and darker colors here if you listen closely for them.
After a handful of promising indie releases, Built To Spill signed to a major label and released its two best albums back-to-back: 1997’s progressive Perfect From Now On and 1999’s more pop-minded Keep It Like A Secret. Since then, Built To Spill’s singer-songwriter-guitarist Doug Martsch and an evolving lineup have…
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