Neutral Milk Hotel

In April 1998, Neutral Milk Hotel was riding the wave of acclaim from their seminal album, "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea," which was released the previous year. The live recording from the Blue Angel Cafe in Chattanooga occurs just before the band would retreat to a hiatus, making this performance particularly notable in their career. At this point, they were gaining a dedicated following, evidenced by fans traveling significant distances to see them, as mentioned in the anecdote about a girl who drove from Arkansas. This period marked the peak of their initial success before disappearing from the scene for several years. The intensity of their performances during this time exemplified their unique sound and the emotional depth of their music, solidifying their status as influential figures in the indie rock genre.

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