The Brian Jonestown Massacre

對于經常有成員變動的這支樂隊而言，Anton Newcombe永遠是他們的主心骨，而向來在實驗、迷幻、自賞這類小眾音樂類型里摸爬滾打的The Brian Jonestown Massacre，直到如今也依舊在以謹慎低調的姿態行走于獨立音樂界，隨著英劇《Skins》第一季當中使用上了2003年樂隊一張專輯當中的歌曲作原聲之后，他們才被越來越多的人認識并熟悉。《Who Killed Sgt. Pepper? 》在音樂中依舊到處灌滿了樂隊擅長的那種躁動感覺，實驗性質濃郁的配樂和自賞氣息十足的人聲將整張專輯引至一處又一處高峰，崩裂的鼓擊配合脈搏的跳動，可以讓你再次體驗那種屬于青春期的躁動，含糊的唱詞和表述不清的情緒亦表示著青春期的迷惘與困惑，總之，The Brian Jonestown Massacre的到來總是能讓人體味到許久未體驗的不安，而這種不安，卻能讓人更積極地面對未知、更坦蕩地面對忐忑。 Named in tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and his influence in introducing Eastern culture and music into the world of Western rock and roll, the Brian Jonestown Massacre formed in San Francisco, California in 1990. Some 40 different members passed through the groups ranks over the next half of the decade, but throughout their focal point remained singer/guitarist Anton Newcombe, who along with bassist Matt Hollywood, guitarist Dean Taylor, organist Mara Regal, accordionist Dawn Thomas, drummer Brian Glaze and Spokesman for the Revolution Joel Gion recorded the Massacres 1995 shoegazer-influenced debut LP Methodrone. A collection of early recordings, Spacegirl and Other Favorites, followed on the bands own Tangible label in early 1996, and was the first of four Brian Jonestown Massacre LPs to appear that year; next up was the brilliant Their Satanic Majesties Second Request, a full-blown homage to the Stones glorious psychedelic-era excesses. Recorded live in the studio, the grittier Take It From the Man! found the band exploring even broader territory; finally, the year ended with the release of Thank God for Mental Illness, a showcase for strong country and blues leanings. In 1997, the BJM — now consisting of Newcombe, Hollywood, Gion, Taylor, guitarists Jeff Davies and Peter Hayes, and drummer Brad Artley — resurfaced with Give It Back! Upon signing to TVT, they released Strung Out in Heaven the following year, but the band and Newcombes eccentricities kept them from staying on the label. After a few scattered EPs, they resurfaced in 2001 with Bravery Repetition and Noise, distributed by Bomp. And This Is Our Music followed in 2003. Despite a continued lack of major distribution, the Brian Jonestown Massacre earned the largest profile of its career in 2004, when it became the unlikely focus of an award-winning documentary, DIG!, which charted the trials of Newcombe and those of his rival, Courtney Taylor, leader of the Dandy Warhols. We Are the Radio: The Mini Album followed in August 2005. 更多>>