Built To Spill Working On New Album
The alternative rock act Built To Spill announced today that they were planning on working on writing a new album. In what would be the eighth studio full-length, frontman Doug Martsch told Rolling Stone that the album would be made up of shorter songs and be self-produced by the band: "I'm trying to keep the songs short and there's a couple of pretty poppy songs. But they're all in different stages right now, and it's hard to tell what real direction they'll take. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBuilt to Spill Set to Headline Tour
Boise-based alt-rockers Built to Spill are no strangers to extensive touring.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsBuilt to Spill: There Is No Enemy
The implications of Built to Spill's seventh studio album are obvious... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBuilt to Spill Reveal Album Cover and Tracklist for There is No Enemy
Following Built to Spill's hiatus between 2001's Ancient Melodies of the Future and 2006's You In Reverse, the three years we've had to wait for the band's upcoming LP There Is No Enemy seem as breezy as BtS' own inimitable brand of guitar rock. As we wind down to the album's Oct. 6 release, a steady trickle of details about a supporting tour have emerged, and now the tracklist and album art have been unveiled to boot.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBuilt to Spill Set Release Date for New Album, Gear Up for Another Tour
There's a third, lesser-known certainty in life besides death and taxes: epic, sprawling tours courtesy of Boise alt-rock legends Built to Spill. Seems like they've been on the road more often than not since the release of 2006's You In Reverse, a trend that appears set to continue as they near the release of their seventh LP, There Is No Enemy, now confirmed for a release date of Oct. 6.... read more
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