Built to Spill
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1992 in Boise, Idaho, United States
- Active: 1992 - present
Biography
Built to Spill is a foundational American indie rock band formed in Boise, Idaho, centered on the singular vision of guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch. Conceived in 1992 with a rotating lineup philosophy, the band's sound is defined by intricate, sprawling guitar arrangements and Martsch's distinctive, high-pitched vocals. After early releases on #C/Z# and #Up Records#, they signed to #Warner Bros. Records# in 1995, achieving widespread critical acclaim with albums like 'Perfect From Now On' and 'Keep It Like a Secret'. These records solidified their influence with a blend of classic rock ambition and lo-fi sensibility, impacting a generation of guitar-focused artists like *Modest Mouse*.
Genres
Built to Spill Discography
- There's Nothing Wrong With Love (1994) - Album - rated 4.13/5
- The Normal Years (1996) - Compilation - rated 3.4/5
- Perfect From Now On (1997) - Album - rated 4.46/5
- Keep It Like a Secret (1999) - Album - rated 4.39/5
- Carry the Zero (1999) - EP - rated 4.03/5
- Center of the Universe (1999) - Single - rated 3.87/5
- Live (2000) - Album - rated 4.41/5
- Sabonis Tracks (2001) - EP - rated 3.13/5
- Strange / Instrumental #2 (2001) - Single - rated 3.67/5
- Ancient Melodies of the Future (2001) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Freebird (2002) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- You in Reverse (2006) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- There Is No Enemy (2009) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- Untethered Moon (2015) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Built to Spill Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston (2020) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- When the Wind Forgets Your Name (2022) - Album - rated 3.59/5
Members
- Doug Martsch - lead vocals, guitar (1992–Present)
- Melanie Radford - bass (2019–Present)
- Teresa Esguerra - drums (2019–Present)
- Brett Nelson - bass (1993–2012)
- Scott Plouf - drums (1996–2012)
- Jim Roth - guitar (2006–2015)
- Brett Netson - bass, guitar (1992–1993; 2007–2015)