Robert Poss (guitar/vocals) Interesting to note: Poss studied under avante-garde icon Rhys Chatham
Susan Stenger (bass/vocals)
Susan Lyall (guitar)
Susan Tallman (guitar)
Ron Spitzer (drums)
Alva Rogers (vocals)
The band was called "Band of Susans" because of the disproportionate number of women named Susan in the band. Also disproportionate is the number of guitars, which gives the band its distinct sound--twangy, metallic, layered, and loud. They're surprisingly melodic, I actually wouldn't hesitate to compare them to This Is Your Bloody Valentine era My Bloody Valentine (which isn't surprising, given the fact that they played with MBV multiple times). Love Agenda is a powerhouse album, especially the track "Hard Light" which hits the perfect balance between guitar and vocals, and honestly it baffles me why this band doesn't have more listeners.
Note: The album I'm posting, Love Agenda, was recorded by a slightly different lineup, but I think it's an awesome album nonetheless.
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