Butterglory
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Matt Suggs, Debby Vander Wall |
| Headquarters | Lawrence, Kansas , United States |
| Products | Albums, Singles, EPs |
| Parent | Merge Records |
Butterglory was an indie rock group originating from Lawrence, Kansas, known within the American music scene. Sharing the era with bands such as Pavement and Archers of Loaf, they produced four albums under the Merge Records label.
History
Established in 1992 by Matt Suggs and Debby Vander Wall, Butterglory's initial release was the Alexander Bends EP. After signing with Merge Records, their debut full-length album, Crumble, came out in 1994. In 1995, they issued the singles compilation Downed. The band then broadened their lineup by adding bassist Stephen Naron along with other musicians to create a richer sound on Are You Building a Temple in Heaven?. Their last studio album, Rat Tat Tat, was launched through Merge Records in 1997.
Following Butterglory's disbandment, Matt Suggs became a member of the band White Whale.
Discography
- Albums
- Crumble (1994)
- Are You Building a Temple in Heaven? (1996)
- Rat Tat Tat (1997)
- Compilations
- Downed (1995)