U.S. Maple

U.S. Maple was an American experimental rock band from Chicago, formed in 1995. Core members included Al Johnson and Mark Shippy among others. They released albums such as Long Hair in Three Stages and Talker and were active through the 1990s and 2000s.

Known for deconstructed song structures, abrasive and idiosyncratic vocals, neurotic guitar interplay and rhythmic decomposition; often compared in tone to Captain Beefheart and the Jesus Lizard in contemporary criticism.

The available review praises U.S. Maple's debut Long Hair in Three Stages for its twisted, enduring approach to deconstructed rock. The writing highlights abrasive vocals, neurotic guitar interplay and rhythmic decomposition, comparing the band to Beefheart and the Jesus Lizard. The review is enthusiastic and descriptive.

For:Fans of experimental and noise rock; readers of DeBaser interested in deconstructed rock and abrasive vocals.