13 & God
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| 13 & God | |
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| Origin | Oakland, CA USA Germany |
| Genres | Electronic Trip Hop Indie |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | anticon. Alien Transistor |
| Members | |
| The Notwist Themselves |
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13 & God is an American and German electronic collaboration group between Weilheim, Germany-based The Notwist and Oakland, California-based anticon members Themselves. The group is signed both to anticon and Alien Transistor. They are joined live by Jordan Dalrymple who now plays Dax Pierson's parts following a 2005 Subtle tour accident which left Dax quadriplegic. As of 2010, Jordan has officially joined, and has been contributing in the studio. Console also appears to no longer be a contributing member of the group.
The band's name stems from the concept of the 12 apostles and Jesus Christ forming a group that comprises 13 mortal men as well as God. Distinguishing between The Notwist and Themselves in the context of which group is the '13' and which is 'God' is thus disingenuous; in the example above, God is inherently contained within the '13', creating a symbiotic relationship so strong it is unable to be severed. As 13 & God are not a Christian group, but do explore elements of philosophy, spirituality and existentialism, the name 13 & God is generally considered to be more of a reflection of those elements, as well as the concept of 'identity' itself.
In a recent interview with Pitchfork, Doseone was quoted as saying "in 2010 there will be a brand new shiny 13 & G record out in the world."[1] On the third of February 2011, a new album entitled "Own Your Ghost" was announced to be released on Anticon on May 17, 2011. The album is set to feature ten tracks, including a song written and performed on the 2007 tour, entitled "Sure as Debt". This announcement was accompanied by a preview clip of the song "Armoured Scarves" from the album.[2]
[edit] Discography
- Live In Japan (2008 - anticon.)
- 13 & God (2005 - anticon.)
- Men Of Station EP (2005 - anticon.)
- Own Your Ghost (2011 - anticon.)
[edit] References
- ^ "Doseone Talks Collabs With Tunde and Mike Patton, Alan Moore, More". pitchfork.com. August 7, 2009. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. http://web.archive.org/web/20100620002734/http://pitchfork.com/news/36137-doseone-talks-collabs-with-tunde-and-mike-patton-alan-moore-more/. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ Wilson,Mark.[1],"AltSounds", February 5, 2011,accessed February 5, 2011.
[edit] External links
- 13 & God at anticon. records
- Official Myspace
- Last.fm page
- Doseone interviewed at the Quietus
