Forming in 1991 in Olympia, Washington, Unwound developed their tumultuous and sublimely noisy sound in the shadows of the exploding grunge movement. Annexed to the less mainstream channels of indie releases, low-budget touring, and a circuit of basement and underground shows, Unwound still managed to create some of the more influential and lasting work of their era, with their cloudy moods and explosively tense group dynamics culminating in some truly transcendent albums.
The group originally consisted of guitarist/vocalist Justin Trosper, bassist Vern Rumsey, and drummer B...