High Dependency Unit are a New Zealand psychedelic rock band originating from Dunedin. Forming in 1994, the band was described by BBC DJ and presenter John Peel as "one of the 10 best bands in the world you've never heard of."[1] The band consists of Tristan Dingemans (guitar, vocals), Neil Phillips (guitar, bass) and Constantine Karlis (drums, percussion, synth, samples).
High Dependency Unit | |
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| Also known as | HDU |
| Origin | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Genres | Post-rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1994-present (hiatus) |
| Labels | Flying Nun, Furtherist, Shoot the Freak |
| Members | Tristan Dingemans Neil Phillips Constantine Karlis |
| Website | www.hdu.co.nz |
History
editThe band opened for bands including Mogwai and Shellac.[2]
Prominent audio engineer and longtime fan Steve Albini hosted HDU at his Chicago studio for their 2001 release Fire Works.[2]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Sum of the Few (1996)
- Crosschannel Multitap (1998)
- Fire Works (2001)
- Metamathics (2008)
EPs
edit- Abstinence:Acrimony (1995)
- Higher (1997)
- Memento Mori (2000)
References
edit- ^ "HDU comes out of hibernation". Otago Daily Times. 24 May 2008. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Marbecks » Broken Heart College - Broken Heart College". Marbecks.co.nz.
External links
edit- High Dependency Unit official website
- High Dependency Unit Myspace page
- Listener review of Metamathics
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