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'''Bottomless Pit''' is an [[indie rock]] band from Chicago. Guitarist Andy Cohen and baritone guitarist Tim Midyett,<ref>[http://www.electricalaudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60506&hilit=midyett#p1563136 (previously Midgett)]</ref> both formerly of [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]], formed the band with drummer Chris Manfrin of [[Seam (band)|Seam]] and bassist Brian Orchard of .22 in 2005. Since inception the group has issued three critically acclaimed records and toured in the United States and Canada. The band also played one show in Paris to open the [[Villette Sonique Festival]]<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/50328-clipse-deerhunter-shellac-play-villette-sonique Clipse, Deerhunter, Shellac Play Villette Sonique]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> in June 2008 at the invitation of fellow Chicago-based rock trio [[Shellac (band)|Shellac]].
'''Bottomless Pit''' is an [[indie rock]] band from Chicago. Guitarist Andy Cohen and baritone guitarist Tim Midyett,<ref>[http://www.electricalaudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60506&hilit=midyett#p1563136 (previously Midgett)]</ref> both formerly of [[Silkworm (band)|Silkworm]], formed the band with drummer Chris Manfrin of [[Seam (band)|Seam]] and bassist Brian Orchard of .22 in 2005. Since inception the group has issued three critically acclaimed records and toured in the United States and Canada. The band also played one show in Paris to open the [[Villette Sonique Festival]]<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/50328-clipse-deerhunter-shellac-play-villette-sonique Clipse, Deerhunter, Shellac Play Villette Sonique] {{wayback|url=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/50328-clipse-deerhunter-shellac-play-villette-sonique |date=20080710083554 }}</ref> in June 2008 at the invitation of fellow Chicago-based rock trio [[Shellac (band)|Shellac]].


Their debut album ''[[Hammer of the Gods (album)|Hammer of the Gods]]'' earned favorable reviews from various music publications.<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/48192-bottomless-pit-hammer-of-the-gods Pitchfork Review of ''Hammer of the Gods'', Jan. 31, 2008]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/recordreview/2008feb/hammerofthegods Three Imaginary Girls review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Threeimaginarygirls.com (March 3, 2008). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>Ryan, Kyle. (2007-11-06) [http://www.avclub.com/content/music/bottomless_pit Onion AV Club review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Avclub.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-11-15/music/bottomless-pit/ Houston Press review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Houstonpress.com (November 14, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/1004.htm Alternative Press review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Altpress.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>Gross, Joe. (2005-07-14) [http://www.spin.com/reviews/bottomless-pit-hammer-gods-comedy-minus-one Spin review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Spin.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2007-10-30/music/bottomless-pit-s-hammer-of-the-gods/ Village Voice review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Villagevoice.com (October 30, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref> The album was in part recorded at [[Electrical Audio]] studios by Greg Norman and initially self-released on 45rpm vinyl. Notably, the vinyl record also included a copy of the album on compact disc for convenience. The following EP, entitled ''Congress'', was also released in this format. Both releases are available for digital download from [[New Jersey]] based label Comedy Minus One.<ref>[http://shop.comedyminusone.com Comedy Minus One Digital Download]. Shop.comedyminusone.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref>
Their debut album ''[[Hammer of the Gods (album)|Hammer of the Gods]]'' earned favorable reviews from various music publications.<ref>[http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/48192-bottomless-pit-hammer-of-the-gods Pitchfork Review of ''Hammer of the Gods'', Jan. 31, 2008]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/recordreview/2008feb/hammerofthegods Three Imaginary Girls review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Threeimaginarygirls.com (March 3, 2008). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>Ryan, Kyle. (2007-11-06) [http://www.avclub.com/content/music/bottomless_pit Onion AV Club review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Avclub.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-11-15/music/bottomless-pit/ Houston Press review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Houstonpress.com (November 14, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/1004.htm Alternative Press review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Altpress.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>Gross, Joe. (2005-07-14) [http://www.spin.com/reviews/bottomless-pit-hammer-gods-comedy-minus-one Spin review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Spin.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2007-10-30/music/bottomless-pit-s-hammer-of-the-gods/ Village Voice review of '&#39;Hammer of the Gods'&#39;]. Villagevoice.com (October 30, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref> The album was in part recorded at [[Electrical Audio]] studios by Greg Norman and initially self-released on 45rpm vinyl. Notably, the vinyl record also included a copy of the album on compact disc for convenience. The following EP, entitled ''Congress'', was also released in this format. Both releases are available for digital download from [[New Jersey]] based label Comedy Minus One.<ref>[http://shop.comedyminusone.com Comedy Minus One Digital Download]. Shop.comedyminusone.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.</ref>

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This article refers to the band. For other uses, see Bottomless pit (disambiguation).
Bottomless Pit
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresIndie rock
Years active2005–2014
LabelsComedy Minus One
MembersAndy Cohen (vocals, guitar)
Tim Midyett (vocals, baritone guitar)
Chris Manfrin (drums)
Brian Orchard (bass guitar)
WebsiteOfficial Site, Official Myspace

Bottomless Pit is an indie rock band from Chicago. Guitarist Andy Cohen and baritone guitarist Tim Midyett,[1] both formerly of Silkworm, formed the band with drummer Chris Manfrin of Seam and bassist Brian Orchard of .22 in 2005. Since inception the group has issued three critically acclaimed records and toured in the United States and Canada. The band also played one show in Paris to open the Villette Sonique Festival[2] in June 2008 at the invitation of fellow Chicago-based rock trio Shellac.

Their debut album Hammer of the Gods earned favorable reviews from various music publications.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The album was in part recorded at Electrical Audio studios by Greg Norman and initially self-released on 45rpm vinyl. Notably, the vinyl record also included a copy of the album on compact disc for convenience. The following EP, entitled Congress, was also released in this format. Both releases are available for digital download from New Jersey based label Comedy Minus One.[10]

On January 26, 2010, the band announced via their Facebook page that their next LP, Blood Under the Bridge, had been completed and would be mastered in March and released August 10, 2010.[11][12] In March, four songs from the album, "38 Souls", "Q.E.D.", "Winterwind" and "Summerwind" were uploaded to the Internet (the former two songs on Facebook and the latter two songs on their Myspace).

A third full-length titled Shade Perennial was released via Comedy Minus One on October 29, 2013.[13]

Discography

  • Hammer of the Gods LP (2007, Comedy Minus One)
  • Congress EP (2008, Comedy Minus One)
  • Blood Under the Bridge LP (2010, Comedy Minus One)
  • Shade Perennial LP (2013, Comedy Minus One)

References

  1. ^ (previously Midgett)
  2. ^ Clipse, Deerhunter, Shellac Play Villette Sonique Template:Wayback
  3. ^ Pitchfork Review of Hammer of the Gods, Jan. 31, 2008[dead link]
  4. ^ Three Imaginary Girls review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Threeimaginarygirls.com (March 3, 2008). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  5. ^ Ryan, Kyle. (2007-11-06) Onion AV Club review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Avclub.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  6. ^ Houston Press review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Houstonpress.com (November 14, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  7. ^ Alternative Press review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Altpress.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  8. ^ Gross, Joe. (2005-07-14) Spin review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Spin.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  9. ^ Village Voice review of ''Hammer of the Gods''. Villagevoice.com (October 30, 2007). Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  10. ^ Comedy Minus One Digital Download. Shop.comedyminusone.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  11. ^ Facebook page for Bottomless Pit, see entries on January 26, 2010. Facebook.com. Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  12. ^ Comedy Minus One One-Sheet for ''Blood Under the Bridge''. (PDF) . Retrieved on January 4, 2012.
  13. ^ http://www.comedyminusone.com/blog/?p=627
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