The For Carnation

The Profile

The For Carnation is an American post-rock/slowcore group formed by Brian McMahan after Slint. Through two EPs (Fight Songs, Marshmallows), the compilation Promised Works, and the self-titled album on Touch and Go, the project pursued hushed minimalism, hypnotic grooves and late-night atmospheres.

Founded by Brian McMahan (ex‑Slint) in the United States; associated with Touch and Go Records; key releases include Fight Songs (1995), Marshmallows (1996), Promised Works (1997, compiling the first two EPs), and The For Carnation (2000).

DeBaser’s reviews paint The For Carnation as a hushed, post-rock/slowcore project led by Brian McMahan (ex‑Slint). The writing highlights nocturnal atmospheres, sparse minimalism, and hypnotic rhythms across Marshmallows, Promised Works (the two early EPs compiled), and the self‑titled LP. Overall tone: serene unease, meticulous arrangements, and tension that blooms slowly.