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In [[Pre-1991|1870]], after viewing a group of pond creatures singing in unison, Garglechunk and Weatherbottom simultaneously conceived of the idea of forming a band (a then-unheard of concept in America). The two titled the collaboration "The Spindles" and began producing music shortly after. It would only be 6 months before they completed their first full-length album, ''[[Sick Flinging in the Dreeb Realm]]''. As neither member owned recording equipment at the time, the album was inscribed onto scrolls and sent by cannon to various locations around North America. It consisted of a single untitled song, which, if performed, lasted approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. The album received mostly middling reviews. | In [[Pre-1991|1870]], after viewing a group of pond creatures singing in unison, Garglechunk and Weatherbottom simultaneously conceived of the idea of forming a band (a then-unheard of concept in America). The two titled the collaboration "The Spindles" and began producing music shortly after. It would only be 6 months before they completed their first full-length album, ''[[Sick Flinging in the Dreeb Realm]]''. As neither member owned recording equipment at the time, the album was inscribed onto scrolls and sent by cannon to various locations around North America. It consisted of a single untitled song, which, if performed, lasted approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. The album received mostly middling reviews. | ||
The group spent two years following the release of their debut album hibernating for the winter season. Upon exiting their deep sleep, both men found themselves buried in expensive audio equipment and gear. This reportedly served as motivation to begin work on a follow-up album. In [[Pre-1991|1874]], the fruits of their labor saw the light of day, with the release of their album ''[[Oregano Panic]]''. It incorporated much darker themes and a unique form of playing called "string digestion", leading to heavy critical acclaim and high sales volume. The album is now often considered to be the band's greatest work and has been cited as inspiration by countless artists, such as [[The Beach Boys]], Elvis Presley, Chad Conley Hopkins, and [[Green Day]]. | The group spent two years following the release of their debut album hibernating for the winter season. Upon exiting their deep sleep, both men found themselves buried in expensive audio equipment and gear. This reportedly served as motivation to begin work on a follow-up album. In [[Pre-1991|1874]], the fruits of their labor saw the light of day, with the release of their album ''[[Oregano Panic]]''. It incorporated much darker themes and a unique form of playing called "string digestion", leading to heavy critical acclaim and high sales volume. The album is now often considered to be the band's greatest work and has been cited as inspiration by countless artists, such as [[The Beach Boys]], Elvis Presley, Chad Conley Hopkins, and [[Green Day]]. | ||
{{Quote box|[[File:Radioheads.png|100px|link=Radiohead]]|Man... I don't even know how to say it. There wouldn't be an ''In Rainbows'' without ''Oregano Panic'', that's for sure.|Radiohead|speaking in perfect unison during a ''New York Times'' interview, {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} | |||
In [[Pre-1991|1875]], allegations of Garglechunk's sexual misconduct came to light after a local Pasadena farmer reported that many of their farm animals had been inappropriately touched at a Spindles concert. Garglechunk was found guilty by a jury of his peers (which included [[Pat Finn]]), and was sentenced to 80 years of light hazing from coworkers and friends. It was due to this that he was forced to leave the band by Weatherbottom, but only after releasing a final album, ''[[Thomas Garglechunk is fired from the band]]''. Reportedly, the name of the album was unrelated to any real events, and was chosen years in advance. | In [[Pre-1991|1875]], allegations of Garglechunk's sexual misconduct came to light after a local Pasadena farmer reported that many of their farm animals had been inappropriately touched at a Spindles concert. Garglechunk was found guilty by a jury of his peers (which included [[Pat Finn]]), and was sentenced to 80 years of light hazing from coworkers and friends. It was due to this that he was forced to leave the band by Weatherbottom, but only after releasing a final album, ''[[Thomas Garglechunk is fired from the band]]''. Reportedly, the name of the album was unrelated to any real events, and was chosen years in advance. | ||