The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird

Description

Formed in 1990 in Providence, Rhode Island by J. Ryan (singer/keyboards), John MacLean (guitar), Peter Phillips (guitar), Chris Dixon (bass), and Rick Pelletier (drums), Six Finger Satellite quickly signed to Sub Pop for the ‘Weapon’ EP, which got them their deal despite being a tongue-in-cheek take on the then-current grunge/alt-rock sound. Following ‘Weapon’, the band quickly jumped into making their debut full-length with Bob Weston (of Shellac). Released in 1993, ‘The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird’ was the first release to truly capture the adventurous, biting spirit and sound of Six Finger Satellite. The album is a landmark of noisy, distressing post-punk, drawing influence from Gang of Four, The Birthday Party, and Wire while adding a healthy dose of the band’s own, unique sonic antagonism.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (0.38)
2. Home for the Holy Day – Six Finger Satellite (2.51)
3. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (0.49)
4. Laughing Larry – Six Finger Satellite (5.12)
5. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (1.31)
6. Funny Like a Clown – Six Finger Satellite (3.33)
7. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (1.42)
8. Deadpan – Six Finger Satellite (4.55)
9. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (0.59)
10. Hi-lo Jerk – Six Finger Satellite (4.04)
11. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (2.18)
12. Love (Via Satellite) – Six Finger Satellite (3.17)
13. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (1.04)
14. Save the Last Dance for Larry – Six Finger Satellite (4.24)
15. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (0.39)
16. Solitary Hiro – Six Finger Satellite (2.19)
17. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (1.39)
18. Neuro-harmonic Conspiracy – Six Finger Satellite (5.12)
19. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (1.34)
20. Takes One to Know One – Six Finger Satellite (3.35)
21. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite (13.59)
22. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite
23. Takes One to Know One – Six Finger Satellite
24. Untitled – Six Finger Satellite