High Dependency Unit (band)
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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 |
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).
History
[edit | edit source]The 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
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- Sum of the Few (1996)
- Crosschannel Multitap (1998)
- Fire Works (2001)
- Metamathics (2008)
EPs
[edit | edit source]- Abstinence:Acrimony (1995)
- Higher (1997)
- Memento Mori (2000)
References
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]- High Dependency Unit official website
- High Dependency Unit Myspace page
- Listener review of Metamathics
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