Altamont

The Profile

Altamont is an American rock band formed by Dale Crover (Melvins) with Joey Osbourne and Dan Southwick (Acid King). Known for a stoner/alternative edge, they released Civil War Fantasy (1998), Our Darling (2001), and The Monkees' Uncle (2005), with early ties to Man's Ruin Records.

American stoner/rock band founded by Dale Crover (Melvins) with Joey Osbourne and Dan Southwick (Acid King); formed in 1994; albums include Civil War Fantasy (1998), Our Darling (2001), The Monkees' Uncle (2005); associated with Man's Ruin Records.

Antmo’s review sizes up Altamont’s Our Darling as a ragged, fun side-project helmed by Dale Crover with members of Acid King. Expect stoner-indie sprawl, doom-tinged detours, and two lively covers. Highlights include “Saint Of All Killers” and “Short Eyes.” Verdict: enjoyable, uneven, and proudly scruffy (3/5).