ARCHERS OF LOAF - Icky Mettle LP hip hop but of the spirit (in

but of the spirit (in this case Danny Whitten's) that drives people to excess

inorganic textures

There's no perfection in any song

15 absolute rippers

The breathy vocals inflected over the sublime feedback and fuzz coalesce into the perfect soundtrack to this utopian atmosphere

ARCHERS OF LOAF - Icky Mettle LP hip hop but of the spirit (inIncludes d l code for 14 bonus tracks. Gatefold sleeve with foil detail and liner notes by Robert Christgau. Icky Mettle was the 1993 debut from North Carolina avant rockers Archers of Loaf. The band shook off early Pavement comparisons to forge ahead with their own brand of indie rock that was less obtuse, less knowing and more fun to dance around to.