''Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996)'', often referred as ''Flemish Altruism'', is
A Minor Forest
A Minor Forest was a San Francisco-based math rock band active from 1992 to 1998.
History
The band formed after Andee Connors left his home in San Diego to start a career in music in the San Francisco Bay Area. After a brief stint in Cradlesto ...
's debut studio album. Some tracks were recorded in 1995 by
Steve Albini and some in 1996 by
Bob Weston. It was released on the
Thrill Jockey label.
Critical reception
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
noted: "For those interested in song-based pop, this is not the right album, but anyone who can settle into a creepy crawl of heavy bass and off-kilter guitars will find this is an excellent work."
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Track listing
Personnel
;A Minor Forest
*Erik Hoversten - guitar, singing, yelling
*John Trevor Benson - bass, singing, talking
*Andee Connors - drumming, yelling
*Dominique Davison - cello on tracks 3, 5, 7, & 9
;Additional personnel
* Bob Weston - producer (odd tracks)
* Steve Albini - producer (even tracks)
References
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1996 compilation albums
A Minor Forest compilation albums
Albums produced by Steve Albini
Thrill Jockey compilation albums
1996 debut albums