Superconductor (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Superconductor was an alternative rock group originating from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, active throughout the 1990s.[1] The band was fronted by Carl Newman,[2] and distinguished by an unconventional arrangement that included as many as six guitarists and two bass players performing simultaneously.[1]
History
Shortly after Newman completed high school,[3] the ensemble featured guitarists Sean Elliott, Pat Hogue, Scott Gubbels, Brian Gillard, and Warren Westling; bassists Mike Kerley and Mike Rohaly; along with drummer Keith Parry.[1] In 1991, they debuted with the single "The Most Popular Man in the World," followed by the EP Heavy with Puppy in 1992.[4] Their first full-length album, released in 1993 and titled Hit Songs for Girls, combined elements of metal, punk, and rock.[5]
The band supported this release by touring as an opening act for Guided by Voices.[6] Simultaneously, Newman became involved with the side project Zumpano, which focused on a more pop-oriented sound.[7]
In 1994, they issued an eight-track EP titled Anvil to the Fucking Head, uniquely released on vintage 8-track tape. Their sophomore and last album, Bastardsong, came out in 1996.[8]
After the release of Bastardsong, the group dissolved. Newman proceeded with Zumpano before eventually establishing The New Pornographers.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Guitar army on march: Superconductor declares war and wages melodic mayhem". Vancouver Sun, December 16, 1993.
- ↑ "New Pornographers frontman Carl Newman catches us up". A.Side TV, April 2, 2017.
- ↑ Michael Barclay, Ian A.D. Jack and Jason Schneider, Have Not Been the Same: The Can-Rock Renaissance 1985-1995. ECW Press. ISBN 978-1-55022-992-9. p. 640.
- ↑ "Superconductor". Trouser Press.
- ↑ "Superconductor Hit Songs for Girls". AllMusic Review by Nitsuh Abebe
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The New Pornographers: Together Forever". Exclaim!, August 27, 2014.
- ↑ "Zany Zumpano: Canadian band latest to join Sub Pop". Montreal Gazette, January 29, 1995.
- ↑ "Superconductor: Bastardsong". The Province, November 28, 1996.