Washington, D.C. [1991-1995]

Andrew Beaujon - Vocals/Guitar/Organ
Evan Shurak - Bass/Vocals
Rob Christiansen - Drums, Guitar (JT1016), Vocals
Jane Buscher - Bass (JT1016,)
Ben Currier - Drums (JT1016)

The Story

We have no idea what “twee” is either, but as long as the critics are falling over themselves trying to find new ways to differentiate pop music into a thousand different genres, allow us to introduce you to Eggs— “proto-twee,” if you will. This D.C. indie pop outfit pulled at heartstrings, soothed the soul, made room for a trombone, and managed to break up before SPIN could come up with a new subgenre for them. Forgive us for taking it upon ourselves. (Also available as part of Jade Tree’s retrospective CD, The First Five Years [JT1050])

Critically acclaimed and sorely missed, Eggs and Pitchblende were at the forefront of a wave of early 90s indie bands that played as much with their hearts as they did with their brains. Precursors to the smart-pop and math-rock aesthetes, respectively, this record still bestows an aura of simplicity, honesty, and dedication to the idea that good ideas were meant to be fucked with. (Also available as part of Jade Tree’s retrospective CD, The First Five Years [JT1050])