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		New Album- There Is No Enemy - In Stores Oct 6th! Boise, Idaho United States Profile Views: 2146210 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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"There is No Enemy" Out Today! (view more)

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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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Campfire Kids Online Now!	Nov 26 2009 3:22 AM Hi! Thanks for being our friend! It would mean a lot if you'd check out our songs and leave us a comment. If we're doing our job you might even get a smile out of it. Comment how you feel! Also, if you're in the Salt Lake City area let me know, we are trying to build a really strong local fanbase and always looking for people to jam with! Get with us early and we'll hook you up when we're huge...which will probably be in a week or two. THANKS -mountain man sam johnson
Thus The Tensilemen	Nov 26 2009 1:29 AM finally got some of the new tunes we've been working on up on our page for you to enjoy!
WOODY!!!	Nov 25 2009 7:39 PM Hey guys I just bought the new CD and I love it. Can't wait to see you down again in Texas!!!
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Life Line Project	Nov 25 2009 12:11 AM Hi, Thanks for the add and friendship. Great sound!! Greetings from The Netherlands
Juliet Cardinal	Nov 24 2009 5:56 AM thank you SO MUCH for your great shows in PDX! hope you come back again soon...
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 23 2009 6:05 PM YOU ROCK ! I AM A SINGER - SONGWRITER I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC 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 ??
Finn Riggins	Nov 22 2009 7:22 PM thank you thank you thank you thank you
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 22 2009 3:57 PM YOU ROCK ! I AM A SINGER - SONGWRITER I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC 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 ??
BABAYAGA	Nov 21 2009 1:40 PM Merci à tous ceux qui sont venus pour cette sortie d'album de folie. Une petite coopé certes, mais remplie à ras-bord ! Venez voir les photos de la soirée, (merci super detergent)
David Miner	Nov 21 2009 10:50 AM Gentlemen, thank you for your wonderful music. Thanks again for the great show last night at the showbox.
Field	Nov 21 2009 12:33 AM Field is happiest when you're happy.
Cielo Liquido (Canal Extremadura Radio)	Nov 19 2009 10:19 PM Planting seeds will be played in a few minutes at Cielo Liquido.Best.Fernando
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 19 2009 5:29 PM YOU ROCK ! I AM A SINGER - SONGWRITER I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC 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 ??
Kate	Nov 19 2009 6:47 AM Thank you for the add!!!
the bull and the matador	Nov 19 2009 3:45 AM dudes, new album is so solid. nice jorb.
Stefano Giorgini	Nov 18 2009 6:06 PM YOU ROCK ! I AM A SINGER - SONGWRITER I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC I WANT TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITH MY MUSIC 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 ??
mississippi live	Nov 18 2009 4:08 AM looking forward to the show tomorrow;))) peace c
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Kevin Hermans Online Now!	Nov 17 2009 2:43 AM The eugene show last night was AWESOME!
JTP	Nov 17 2009 2:19 AM european tour again for summer? =D
Beer Antlers Online Now!	Nov 17 2009 1:12 AM thanks for the support! cheers ;]
A SCRIBE AMIDST THE LIONS	Nov 16 2009 10:52 PM hey there check out our music you might like it www.myspace.com/ascribeamidstthelions
Scarlet Utopia	Nov 16 2009 8:15 PM Hello, thanks for the add. glad to be your friends. love your music! Joe

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