Less (band)
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Less is a band from the San Francisco Bay Area
led by the enigmatically-monikered S. Foot. As of 2005, they have released two albums, Piano Wire Smile
(2001) and Cover, Protective, Individual
(2004), both on the Firecode Core label. Other members have included Brian Lang (drums) and Ben Shamash (bass), the latter of whom went on to form Skyscraper with Andy Slopsema of Sinombre. Foot produced Sinombre's debut album Curves of Sirens.
Debut album Piano Wire Smile saw comparisons with Tool
, and Soundgarden
, and was described by Sorted magazine as "one of the greatest 'growers' this year". Wrapped In Wire described Less as a "dark heavy rock band", adding that "they could easily become one of the bigger rock bands of today". Second album Cover, Protective, Individual saw the band adding Middle East
ern influences, electronics, and horns, with Left Off The Dial describing it as "a dark, engaging, and musically interesting album", and Splendid Magazine making comparisons with Led Zeppelin
and describing the album as a "sonic gem", while Skratch magazine described it as "rich, mysterious, and sobering".
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
led by the enigmatically-monikered S. Foot. As of 2005, they have released two albums, Piano Wire Smile
Piano Wire Smile
Piano Wire Smile is Less' debut album. It was released in 2001 on the Firecode Core label -Track listing:All tracks by foot.#"It's Over" – 3:02#"Garrotte" – 4:54#"Mortar" – 4:52#"Don't Fear Me" – 5:48#"Right Cross" – 5:18...
(2001) and Cover, Protective, Individual
Cover, Protective, Individual
Cover, Protective, Individual is Less' second album. It was released in 2004 on the Firecode Core label .-Track listing:All tracks by foot.#"Patriot Act" – 2:38#"Starvation" – 4:50#"Our Sin" – 5:59#"Hey" – 5:50...
(2004), both on the Firecode Core label. Other members have included Brian Lang (drums) and Ben Shamash (bass), the latter of whom went on to form Skyscraper with Andy Slopsema of Sinombre. Foot produced Sinombre's debut album Curves of Sirens.
Debut album Piano Wire Smile saw comparisons with Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
, and Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
, and was described by Sorted magazine as "one of the greatest 'growers' this year". Wrapped In Wire described Less as a "dark heavy rock band", adding that "they could easily become one of the bigger rock bands of today". Second album Cover, Protective, Individual saw the band adding Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
ern influences, electronics, and horns, with Left Off The Dial describing it as "a dark, engaging, and musically interesting album", and Splendid Magazine making comparisons with Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
and describing the album as a "sonic gem", while Skratch magazine described it as "rich, mysterious, and sobering".
External links
- http://www.firecodecore.com/less/
- [ Allmusic]
- sinombre.com