Years active 1999–2010 | Website A Frames at MySpace | |
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Labels previous: S-S Records, Dragnet Records current: Sub Pop Records Associated acts The IntelligenceThe DipersClimax Golden TwinsChildren's HospitalRodent PlagueAFCGTLe Sang Song Members Erin Sullivan (vocalist, guitarist)Min Yee (bassist)Thomas Northcut (drums) Albums Black Forest, 333, 2, A Frames Similar The Intelligence, Climax Golden Twins, The Evil Tambourines, The Blue Rags, Baptist Generals | ||
A Frames were a post-punk, noise rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1999. The trio consists of Erin Sullivan, Min Yee and Thomas Northcut. The band was called Bend Sinister from 1996 to 1999. A Frames cites Cows, Scientists, Stick Men With Ray Guns, Scratch Acid, Joy Division, and 60's garage rock among its influences. A Frames started its own label, Dragnet Records, in January 2000 in order to release their music, and later the band signed with Sub Pop Records in 2004 for the release of Black Forest. In 2006, original drummer Lars Finberg left the band to focus full-time on The Intelligence, a band in which both Min and Erin have played bass at various points.
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Band members
Musical style
A Frames sing about technology and apocalyptic cultural shifts, although many of the lyrics and themes are meant to be humorous. The band's style has also been described as experimental noise as the vocals are dark, monotone and bleak while the sound is aggressive. The drum beat is often mechanical and pounding, producing a raw, minimalistic sound. The sloppy, chaotic and sharp chords, however, are kept in line by the ever-steady rhythm.
Singles
Albums
Compilations appearances
Songs
MemorandaBlack Forest · 2005
Black Forest IIBlack Forest · 2005
Death TrainBlack Forest · 2005