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		New Album- There Is No Enemy - In Stores Oct 6th! Boise, Idaho United States Profile Views: 2126952 Last Login: 10/23/2009
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Built To Spill: General Info

Member Since	1/5/2006
Band Website	builttospill.com
Band Members	Doug Martsch, Scott Plouf, Jim Roth, Brett Nelson, Brett Netson
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Record Label	Warner Bros. Records
Type of Label	Major

Upcoming Shows

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Oct 22 2009

8:00P

Granada Theater

Dallas, Texas

Oct 23 2009

7:30P

Warehouse Live

Houston, Texas

Oct 24 2009

7:00P

Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

Austin, Texas

Oct 25 2009

7:30P

Diamond Ballroom

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oct 27 2009

7:30P

Sunshine Theater

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Oct 28 2009

8:00P

Dry River

Tucson, Arizona

Oct 29 2009

8:00P

Echo Plex

Los Angeles, California

Oct 30 2009

8:00P

Echo Plex

Los Angeles, California

Oct 31 2009

8:00P

The Fillmore

San Francisco, California

Nov 1 2009

8:00P

The Fillmore

San Francisco, California

Nov 13 2009

8:00P

Wonder Ballroom

Portland, Oregon

Nov 14 2009

8:00P

Wonder Ballroom

Portland, Oregon

Nov 15 2009

8:00P

WOW Hall

Eugene, Oregon

Nov 17 2009

9:00P

The Nightlight

Bellingham, Washington

Nov 18 2009

8:00P

Commodore Ballroom

Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 19 2009

9:00P

Showbox at the Market

Seattle, Washington

Nov 20 2009

9:00P

Showbox at the Market

Seattle, Washington

Nov 21 2009

8:30P

Knitting Factory Concert House

Spokane, Washington

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About Built To Spill

Built to Spill- There Is No Enemy

Three and a half years in the making, the efforts of writing and recording THERE IS NO ENEMY led Built to Spill founder Doug Martsch to wonder whether this would be the last album he ever makes. As his wife, I watched him work, pouring hour after hour , day after day into writing. Song lyrics were labored over then thrown in the trash, guitar parts revised again (and again). A musician and artist like Doug edits far more than he keeps.

For over twenty years, Doug Martsch has been writing and recording music. Built to Spill members Brett Nelson (bass), Scott Plouf (drums) Jim Roth (guitar), and Brett Netson (guitar) have all been musicians for two decades. That adds up to more than a century. Doug’s strong aesthetic combines with the band members’ mix of approaches to create an aural topography. Doug sets course and navigates. Each member of Built to Spill comes to the music with a different set of expectations and ideals.

With the complexity and variety of music they have created, Built to Spill endeavors to make songs interesting to themselves and their audience. They hope that the band will remain special and that people will discover the music for themselves. Year after year, new fans show up. Just like the band members, listeners come to the music with expectations and ideals. They make up their own ideas about the songs.

I once overheard Doug on the phone being interviewed. He sounded almost stand-offish in not “telling” an interviewer the meaning of a song or describing its origin. Doug and I have speculated about this sometimes: meaning (whether intended or not) is not inherent in lyrics or in any art. Listening, looking closely, and responding with one’s feelings, thoughts, and senses transforms. Doug simply does wish to disrupt any meaning someone else has found.

I can barely repress the urge to tell you what THERE IS NO ENEMY means to me. When making the new record, Doug literally lived in the studio. To be able to work all day and all night. To spend hours and hours laying down guitar tracks he realized he couldn’t use since the first live takes had the best tone and feel. To undigitally remix the record. With so much work behind the band, the record is here. Now comes the album’s journey into the world. This venture Built to Spill does not map out. The record is yours to respond to.

When I listen to songs Doug writes and the whole band plays, I think, “How can people make music this good?” Even though I witness and minorly assist, I still do not understand how theirs or any beloved music comes into the world. To me, the process and result are magic.

BUILT TO SPILL: Doug Martsch • guitars, vocals / Brett Nelson • guitars / Jim Roth • guitars / Brett Nelson • bass / Scott Plouf • drums

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bird	Nov 8 2009 10:06 PM listen to this new cut from an impromptu live session at shaggy's living room. i call it "art for sale" wishes - bird
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Black Suede - New Song "Revenue Stream"	Nov 7 2009 2:55 PM What's up?, Black Suede has just recently released a New song titled "Revenue Stream." Drop through and let us know what think about it. Your Opinion Means a lot! Thanks much, Suede MGMT
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 6 2009 6:19 PM YOU ROCK ! I AM A NEW SINGER-SONGWRITER ! HOPE MY MUSIC WILL MAKE YOU SMILE ! YOU CAN GET MY PIN BADGE FOR FREE ! YOU CAN GET MY PIN BADGE FOR FREE ! PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORLD WWW.STEFANOGIORGINI.COM WWW.STEFANOGIORGINI.COM COME TO MY WORLD ! COME TO MY WORLD ! COME TO MY WORLD ! DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ??
Beer Antlers Online Now!	Nov 6 2009 10:28 AM love the new album guys, keep up the magic ;] - Anthony http://myspace.com/BeerAntlers
The Draft Dodgers	Nov 6 2009 7:31 AM You guys kicked ass in St. Louis!
Une Femme	Nov 6 2009 6:50 AM wow, i'm a total idiot i can't believe i missed you in san francisco. i hope there is a next time, soon. thanks for all your great music for so many years, dang. :)
Annie	Nov 5 2009 11:48 PM Wow! That was fast. See you guys @ the Showbox! you rock
Some Kind Of Jam 89.1fm WIDR	Nov 5 2009 10:27 PM The simple fact that you share your birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world might make someone feel insignificant. I'm hoping that knowledge was blocked out by playing your track during last week's show. Check the blog for more info. Cheers, DJ Pretentious
Matthew	Nov 5 2009 4:29 PM Doug - your new album is fantastic. Love it!
Talitres Records	Nov 4 2009 8:34 PM EMILY JANE WHITE new album "VICTORIAN AMERICA" www.talitres.com
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 3 2009 9:28 PM YOU ROCK ! VERY GOOD MUSIC IN HERE ! I AM A NEW SINGER-SONGWRITER ! YOU CAN GET MY PIN BADGE FOR FREE ! COME TO MY WORLD COME TO MY WORLD COME TO MY WORLD DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ?? DO YOU LIKE MY MUSIC ??
Patch	Nov 3 2009 6:02 AM You guys should come back to Aus, we dig you hard down 'ere
Harmonic Superkill [Tonight @ Nectar!]	Nov 2 2009 9:27 PM Support Local Seattle Music!Playing the Nectar Lounge in Fremont on this coming Wendsday Nov.4th come show your love and support,thanks for your time! Support Local Seattle Music!Playing the Nectar Lounge in Fremont on this coming Wendsday Nov.4th come show your love and support,thanks for your time!
The Melodic Plague	Nov 2 2009 8:35 PM Love the new Album! But Perfect from now on is still my favorite of all
Dustin	Nov 1 2009 11:58 PM the new album is phenomanal. hope you guys keep making great music
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al Qaeda	Nov 1 2009 3:14 PM the show was rad last night. too bad I had to wake up early this morning for work!
Gurt/Ace	Nov 1 2009 10:33 AM Great Halloween show at the Fillmore!!!
neuman	Oct 31 2009 7:50 AM Hello friends we would like to introduce you our new song with a small video preview, please take a look into our myspace and check it out. Your comment will be greatly appreciate!! Best wishes with music and love, neuman

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