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Something Vicious for Tomorrow

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The prior incarnation of Built To Spill, this group has a very peculiar sense of song structure and they know how to keep the energy of a song intact until the end. I like this a lot, since all these guys have carved a mark in the Pacific Northwest scene and this elucidates their first attempt at their incredibly solid, peculiar rock.

There are certain records/cd's that have changed my life and this is one of them. I first saw the Treepeople live without ever hearing any of their music. Their live show show was enough to compell me to buy this. After a few listens, I was hooked. They combine great hooks and good song writing to make tremendous music. They were one of the best bands of this era, yet virtually unknown. All the people who get a chance to own or listen to this should consider themselves lucky.

Out of all the Treepeople albums, this is the best by far. Hearing this one, I would expect the others to be great also, but that is not the case in my opinion. If you are a fan of Dug's work, such as songs like "On a Tip" (a Halo Benders must), "Car," or the amazing "Forget Remember When" (b-side of "Carry the Zero" -- another amazing song), then you shall like this. The majority of the songs are Dug's, and that's a good thing. The next best thing is Perfect from Now On, or...and...

this is not built to spill! this was a prior band to built to spill and a much better one at that, you indie rock toad...! although the treepeople fell off after dug left, this band was great for 2 reasons: dug AND scott. oh, and the other guys. this band should be up there with bands like dinosaur jr. and the pixies. indie rock before there was indie rock. but this stuff had some balls. this is their best cd, but everything else they did ruled too, with exception to the last album maybe. and if you can find it, get the original "guilt, regret" cd on toxic shock with lots more 7" stuff.

Great album. Opposed to what was said below, indy rock WHEN there was still indy rock.