Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996)

Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993–1996), often referred as Flemish Altruism, is A Minor Forest's debut studio album.[2][3] Some tracks were recorded in 1995 by Steve Albini and some in 1996 by Bob Weston. It was released on the Thrill Jockey label.[4]

Flemish Altruism
(Constituent Parts 1993–1996)
Studio album by
Released1996
Recorded
  • August 17–18, 1995
  • June 3–5, 1996
GenreHardcore[1]
Length73:19
LabelThrill Jockey
Producer
A Minor Forest chronology
Flemish Altruism
(Constituent Parts 1993–1996)

(1996)
Inindependence
(1998)
Alternate Cover
Cover art for the 2014 remaster

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]

AllMusic 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."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."...But the Pants Stay On"6:42
2."Bill's Mom Likes to Fuck"10:23
3."Ed Is 50"4:20
4."So Jesus Was at the Last Supper..."14:00
5."Jacking Off George Lucas"7:07
6."Speed for Gavin"3:59
7."Perform the Critical Straw Transfer"7:48
8."Dainty Jack and His Amazing Technicolor Cloth Jacket"4:08
9."Beef Rigger"6:16
10."The Loneliest Enuretic"8:42

Personnel

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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

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Flemish Altruism (Constituent Parts 1993-1996) Review by Nitsuh Abebe". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  2. ^ Stampone, David (12 Dec 1996). "Alternative". Entertainment. The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. 20.
  3. ^ Sullivan, James (Mar 1997). "Flemish Altruism: Constituent Parts 1993-1996". Wired. Vol. 5, no. 3. p. 168.
  4. ^ Earles, Andrew (2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981-1996. Quarto Publishing Group USA. p. 10.