Acetone

The Profile

Acetone were an American band from Los Angeles, formed in 1992 by Richie Lee, Mark Lightcap, and Steve Hadley. Associated with slowcore and indie rock, they released albums including Cindy (1993), If You Only Knew (1995), Acetone (1997), and York Blvd. (2000).

Core trio: Richie Lee (bass, vocals), Mark Lightcap (guitar), Steve Hadley (drums). Active 1992–2001; posthumous compilation "1992–2001" released by Light in the Attic in 2017.

A single review explores Acetone’s 1993 album Cindy, noting its two-part structure divided by the instrumental Intermission. The A-side leans energetic and electric; the B-side drifts into slowcore haze. Influences cited include Neil Young, Velvet Underground, Television, Dream Syndicate, and Codeine. Overall verdict: an excellent record worth revisiting.