ARCHERS OF LOAF - Icky Mettle LP alternative and marks the beginning of

and marks the beginning of his collaboration with long time friend and fellow traveller Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls

but Kill You oughta prove most deadly for the as-yet uninitiated

As with their live show

as fat crunching riffs

as if each album is merely a continuation of the last

ARCHERS OF LOAF - Icky Mettle LP alternative and marks the beginning ofIncludes 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.