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My Sister's Machine was an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1989.[4] Its members were Nick Pollock (lead vocals, guitar), Owen Wright (guitar), Chris Ivanovich (bass guitar), and Chris Gohde (drums).[3][4]
This band recorded and released two albums, Diva and Wallflower, before they broke up in 1994. They reunited in 2010 to headline the Layne Staley Tribute and Benefit Concert that year as Pollock had previously played guitar in an early incarnation of Alice in Chains,[4] the glam metal band Alice N' Chains that also included Staley.[5]
History
Background (1984–1989)
Before the formation of My Sister's Machine, guitarist Owen Wright and drummer Chris Gohde were involved in a band called
Meanwhile, Nick Pollock played guitar in a glam metal band called Alice N' Chains, a precursor to Alice in Chains that also included Layne Staley on vocals. The band recorded two demos and toured throughout the Seattle area for roughly one year before they broke up on friendly terms in 1987.[4]
Formation, Diva, and Wallflower (1989–1994)
After the demise of their previous bands, Pollock joined Wright and Gohde to form My Sister's Machine along with bassist Chris Ivanovich. Since none of the other members had ever been a lead singer, Pollock got the job by default as he was also their primary lyricist.[4]
In 1991, My Sister's Machine received the "Best New Group" award from the Northwest Music Association.[9] They continued to garner much interest from the major record labels but ultimately chose to sign with a smaller label Caroline Records.[4]
In 1992, they released their debut album, Diva to much critical acclaim. Steve Kurutz of AllMusic gave the album four and a half stars, calling it "a surprisingly strong record."[10] Mike Boehm of Los Angeles Times opined, "Diva moves at a more rapid gait than either Alice in Chains or Soundgarden, and it dispenses with the leaden grunge that characterized the Seattle sound until a year or so ago (recent efforts out of the city, including, 'Diva,' tend to be far more melodic and better written)."[4] Jim Washburn (also of Los Angeles Times) described the band as "more melodic and propulsive than its Seattle soul mates Alice in Chains" when discussing the album, but was far less enthused when he saw them onstage, writing "those qualities flattened out into a lank-haired generic grunge that prompted much of the audience to exit long before the hourlong show had concluded."[11]
Still,
In 1993, they moved to
Post-break-up (1994–present)
Since the break-up of My Sister's Machine, Nick Pollock has fronted the bands
Reunion (2010–present)
On June 4, 2010, the Layne Staley Fund announced that My Sister's Machine would be reuniting for the Layne Staley Tribute, held on August 21 of that year. My Sister's Machine has continued to play shows into the 2010s.[12]
Legacy
In 2017, Metal Injection ranked My Sister's Machine at number 6 on their list of "10 Heaviest Grunge Bands".[1]
Members
- Nick Pollock – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Owen Wright – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Ivanovich – bass, backing vocals
- Chris Gohde – drums
Discography
Albums
- Diva (1992)
- Wallflower (1993)
Singles
Year | Single | Album |
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1992 | "I Hate You" | Diva |
1993 | "Enemy" | Wallflower |
B-side
Year | B-side | Writer | Comments |
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1993 | "Bring You Down" | Nick Pollock[15] | B-side to "Enemy" |
References
- ^ a b "10 Heaviest Grunge Bands". Metal Injection. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- Allmusic. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c Torreano, Bradley (2001-11-21). "Allmusic review". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g Boehm, Mike (May 15, 1992). "MSM: Newest Vein of Gold in Seattle's Hard-Rock Quarry". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ John Dean (October 13, 2013). "Before They Were Metal". Noisey. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ Mistrust at Encyclopaedia Metallum Retrieved on 27 April 2011.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Culprit Allmusic Bio". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- ^ "Spin the World". Metal-archives.com. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ MacDonald, Patrick (March 4, 1991). "Established Acts Take Big Awards". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times Company. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
- Rovi). Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ a b Washburn, Jim (May 18, 1992). "POP MUSIC REVIEW : My Sister's Machine Comes on Loud but Not Very Clear". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- ^ a b luigilinguini (2010-08-18). "Full Circle's Comin' Round: My Sister's Machine Reunites After 16 Years". Westseattlefunblog.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ Roviallflower). Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ "Old Lady Litterbug". Giantradio.com. Archived from the original on 2000-12-10. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- Chameleon Records. 1993. PRCD-8865.)
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External links
- My Sister's Machine on Myspace
- My Sister's Machine Interview on YouTube