Album: Upgrade & Afterlife by Gastr del Sol (1996)
Genre: Post-Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: Gastr del Sol (derived from Greco-Roman meaning "Stomach of the Sun") was a Chicago band consisting, for most of their career, of David Grubbs and Jim O'Rourke. Between 1993 and 1998 they put out seven albums ranging in genre from post-rock (the scene they were most associated with) to musique concrète. Grubbs, a former member of Squirrel Bait formed the band in Chicago in 1991 from the final lineup of the group Bastro, with Bundy K. Brown and John McEntire on bass guitar and drums respectiv... Part of the Chicago, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Post-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Jim O'Rourke, Tortoise

Music Scene: Part of the Chicago, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Post-Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Post-Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

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