Built to Spill

Built to Spill was riding a wave of creativity in the mid-'90s, with their landmark album "Perfect from Now On" set to make waves just a couple of years later. However, in 1995, when this rare live recording of "Allen the Cowboy" hit the stage at the Crocodile, the band was still fleshing out their sound. The lineup featured James Bertram on bass and Dave Schneider on drums, a timely lineup that would later be infamously dubbed the "Lync" era, adding an interesting layer to their evolving identity. This performance captures a raw energy that prefaces the maturity found in their later albums, illustrating a pivotal moment in their artistic journey. What’s fascinating is how, even back then, they were already hinting at the dynamic blend of indie Rock and intricate melodies that would soon define their legacy. This snapshot of '95 reveals how the band was unearthing its potential right before it burst onto the broader indie scene.

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