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 TWR performing in Davis, California.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Davis, California, USA  |
| Genre(s) | Desert Rock Experimental Rock Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 1984–1992 |
| Label(s) | Frontier Records RCA |
| Website | Homepage |
| Former members | |
| Guy Kyser Roger Kunkel Stephen Tesluk Joseph Becker John von Feldt Matthew Abourezk Stooert Odom |
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History
Thin White Rope (TWR) were an American rock band fronted by Guy Kyser and related to the desert rock and paisley underground sub-genres. They were formed in Davis, California in 1984, and released five albums to critical acclaim. The band was largely based on singer/songwriter/guitarist Guy Kyser and guitarist Roger Kunkel, with a changing line-up of drummers and bass guitarists. They were noted for their twin guitar attack (compare Television), innovative use of feedback structures and oblique lyrics. TWR disbanded in 1992. The double live LP "The One That Got Away" chronicles their epic last show in Ghent, Belgium, on 28th June of that year.
Trivia
The name "Thin White Rope" derives from a William S. Burroughs description of human semen.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Exploring The Axis (1985)
- Moonhead (1987)
- In The Spanish Cave (1988)
- Sack Full of Silver (1990)
- The Ruby Sea (1991)
Live Album
- The One That Got Away (1993)
Compilation Albums
- When Worlds Collide (1994)
- Spoor (1995)
EPs
- Bottom Feeders (1987)
- Red Sun (1988)
- Squatter's Rights (1991)
Singles
- "Skinhead" (1988)
- "Ants Are Cavemen" (1990)
- "Eye" (1991)
- "Moonhead (live)" (1993)
