Hetch Hetchy (band)

Hetch Hetchy
Origin Athens, Georgia, United States
Genres Post-punk
Years active 1988–1991
Labels Texas Hotel
Associated acts Oh-OK
Past members Rene Garcia
Evan Player
Donna Smith
Lynda Stipe
Jay Totty
Armistead Wellford

Hetch Hetchy was an American post-punk band formed in Athens, Georgia. Lynda Stipe, sometimes credited as Lynda L. Limner, was the only consistent member of the group until they permanently disbanded.

History

The EP Make Djibouti was issued through Texas Hotel in 1988 and was produced by Lynda's brother Michael Stipe the lead singer of the band R.E.M.[1] After the release of Make Djibouti most of the original players left the band, leaving Stipe as the only remaining group member. Bassist and vocalist Jay Totty, who had recently moved from Athens to Florida, saw Stipe performing with her band Cowface and was impressed. They formed a new incarnation of Hetch Hetchy and released Swollen in 1990, with Tim Sommer and Hahn Rowe producing.[2] In contrast to the group's previous release, Swollen drew inspiration from gothic rock, dream pop and British folk music, garnering them comparisons to Cocteau Twins and Hugo Largo.[3]

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

External links

References

  1. ↑ Push (December 5, 1992). "Michael Stipe No Go Solo". Melody Maker. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  2. ↑ Leland, John; 'Enthal, Andrea; Robbins, Ira (2007). "Hetch Hetchy". Trouser Press. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Hetch Hetchy". Allmusic. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
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