''September 000'' is the first EP by the American rock band

The Secret Machines Secret Machines are an American alternative rock band, originally from Dallas, Texas, United States, before moving to New York City. The original lineup consisted of two brothers, Brandon (vocals, bass guitar and keyboards) and Benjamin Curtis ...

Critical reception

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'' wrote that the EP is "a great reminder of just how great long-winded, bong-addled, stoner rock can be in the right hands." ''

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'', on the other hand, considered it an "excruciating bore."

Track listing

#" Marconi's Radio" – 7:42 #"What Used to Be French" – 6:30 #"Breathe" – 2:43 #"Still See You" – 2:49 #"It's a Bad Wind That Don't Blow Somebody Some Good" – 5:56 #"Marconi's Radio (Again)" – 2:46

Personnel

Brandon Curtis Brandon Curtis is the vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist in the space rock band The Secret Machines. Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, he was friends with members of The Flaming Lips, The Chainsaw Kittens and Tripping Daisy. Brandon and his brothe ...

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vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or witho ...

bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and s ...

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Benjamin Curtis (musician) Benjamin Curtis (September 23, 1978 – December 29, 2013) was an American guitarist. He was a member of bands Tripping Daisy, Secret Machines and School of Seven Bells. History Curtis cited guitarists such as Michael Rother, Yoshimi P-We ...

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guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected string ...

, backing vocals *

Josh Garza Josh Garza is an American musician and drummer for the New York City–based rock band The Secret Machines, as well as the Los Angeles–based rock band EFG. Originally from the Dallas, Texas area, Garza formed the Secret Machines with brothers ...

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drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks ...

Brian Deck Brian Deck is an American music producer and member of band Red Red Meat. He co-founded Idful Studios in 1988. Since becoming a full-time producer, Deck has worked with bands and artists including Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine, Califone, All Smi ...

- Marimba, electronics, percussion & distorted organ * Ben Massarella- Percussion * Tim Rutili - Slide & Acoustic Guitar * Gillian Lisee - additional percussion

References

{{Authority control Secret Machines albums 2002 debut EPs Ace Fu Records EPs