Ganger (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Graham Gavin, Stuart Henderson, James A. Young, Lucy McKenzie, Steven Clark |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Ganger was a post-rock ensemble originating from Glasgow, Scotland, featuring members who were also part of bands such as Bis, Aereogramme, and Fukuyama.
History
The group came together in early 1995, founded by bassists Graham Gavin and Stuart Henderson, drummer James A. Young, guitarist Lucy McKenzie, along with Steven Clark (also known as Sci-Fi Steven) from Bis, who contributed on drums and keyboards. Their sound was heavily inspired by Krautrock pioneers including Faust, Neu!, and Ash Ra Tempel. In 1996, they debuted with the EP Half Nelson released through the Glasgow-based label Vesuvius. That same year saw the release of two additional EPs: The Cat's in the Bag...the Bag's in the River and Hollywood Loaf, the latter issued under Domino Records' 'Series 500'. With Martin Allen stepping in for Clark and the addition of saxophonist Caroline Kraabel, their first full-length album Fore was unveiled in 1997, gathering their initial singles.
Following this, Henderson and Young brought on board Craig B (guitar and vocals) and Natasha Noramly (bass), both formerly of Fukuyama. This formation produced two singles before releasing their sophomore album Hammock Style in 1998, which earned comparisons to groups like Tortoise and Slint. To promote the album, Ganger embarked on a US tour alongside Mogwai. After Craig B departed to establish Aereogramme, the band recorded their third album, Canopy, prior to their dissolution.
Singles, EPs
- Half Nelson EP (1996) Vesuvius Records
- The Cat's in the Bag...the Bag's in the River EP (1996) Planet
- Hollywood Loaf EP (1996) Domino Series 500
- "Trilogy – D" (1998) Soul Static Sound
- "Trilogy – The Underdog" (1998) Soul Static Sound
- "Trilogy – Two Lone Swordsmen" (1998) Soul Static Sound
- "Geocities" (1998) Domino
- With Tongue Twisting Words EP (1998) Domino
Albums
- Fore (1997) Domino
- Hammock Style (1998) Domino
- Canopy (1999) Guided Missile