A Seattle project that blended samplers with organic instruments, named for a Native American healing myth.
For a quick sense of their range, put on 'Before I'm Dead' and then 'Codependent Song.' They cover a lot of ground between those two.
They carved out a space in the '90s where electronic textures met rock's directness, and songs like 'Before I'm Dead' showed how far that blend could stretch. Their sound wasn't always an easy fit, but it gave their live shows a distinct, textured feel that stuck with listeners. The name itself, taken from a myth about kidney stones having healing power, hints at the odd, compelling ground they occupied.
They started in Seattle in 1992, led by Ryan Dahle and Stu Ross. Their first album, 'The Divine Album,' came out in 1996 with the track 'Crazy' helping them reach beyond local clubs. Over later records, they kept experimenting, adding world music and psychedelic touches to their electronic-rock foundation.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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