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Flipper

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Flipper is an American punk/noise-rock band formed in San Francisco. Known for a slow, abrasive, nihilistic sound that influenced later grunge and noise-rock acts. Core members in early lineups included Bruce Loose, Will Shatter, Ted Falconi and Steve DePace.

Formed in San Francisco; influential early 1980s noise/punk sound often cited as pre-grunge. Will Shatter (bassist/vocalist) died of an overdose (mentioned in reviews). Chris Novoselic guested on the 2009 album Love; Jack Endino worked on Love (both mentioned in reviews).

DeBaser's reviews present Flipper as a seminal, abrasive San Francisco punk/noise-rock band. Critics praise their slow, noisy, nihilistic sound and note strong influence on later grunge and noise acts. Key albums discussed include Generic Flipper, Love and early singles like Love Canal / Ha Ha Ha.

For:Fans of punk, noise rock, early grunge, and listeners interested in abrasive/experimental rock history.

 the Flipper are alive, pissed off like teenagers and with the liver of eighty-two-year-olds.

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 Love Canal is a pachydermal catharsis of noise and visceral hypnosis, the three feedbacks of the intro sizzle the gonads with immense pleasure.

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 Every alternative artist must have at least marked this LP with their fingerprints: among the most seminal gems of modern rock music.

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 We’re surrounded, we’re surrounded.

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