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Built to Spill

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Built to Spill, formed in Minneapolis in 1993, is recognized for its distinctive blend of indie rock and alternative rock characterized by Doug Martsch’s signature guitar melodies, intricate arrangements, and often expansive song structures.

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Who is the lead singer and guitarist of Built to Spill?

Doug Martsch is the founding member, lead vocalist, and guitarist of Built to Spill, and the only constant member throughout the band's history. He is known for his intricate, extended guitar solos and the band's jam-oriented live performances.

What are Built to Spill's most acclaimed albums?

Perfect from Now On (1997) and Keep It Like a Secret (1999), both released on Warner Bros. Records, are widely regarded as the band's finest work and landmark albums of 1990s indie rock. Perfect from Now On in particular is noted for its expansive song structures and lush arrangements.

Where is Built to Spill from?

Built to Spill is based in Boise, Idaho, where Doug Martsch founded the band in the early 1990s after his previous band Treepeople disbanded. Boise remains the band's home base despite extensive national and international touring.

Does Built to Spill still tour and release new music?

Yes, Built to Spill continues to tour actively and has released albums into the 2020s, including When the Wind Forgets Your Name in 2022 on Sub Pop Records. The band's lineup has changed over the years, but Martsch remains the creative core.