Ui

Musical Group

Forlisteners of experimental/post-rock and instrumental music; readers interested in rhythm-driven, unconventional band lineups.
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The Profile

Ui is a United States instrumental post-rock band from the 1990s, noted for a two-bass-and-drums setup and collaborative releases.

According to the review, Sasha Frere-Jones and Clem Waldman were involved in early formations; other names mentioned include Alex Wright, David Weeks and Wibo Wright. The band recorded albums including Unlike, Sidelong, Lifelike and Answers, plus EPs and a collaboration with Stereolab under the name Uilab.

The review praises Ui's inventive, rhythm-driven instrumental post-rock built around a two-bass-and-drums setup, highlighting the albums Sidelong and Lifelike. The writer values aesthetic judgment and finds the music both intelligent and fun. Sasha Frere-Jones' involvement is noted.

Notable Quotes

❝ I give enormous importance to aesthetic judgment: I consider it more important than moral judgment and fundamental to forming a political conscience.