Young Marble Giants

The first formation of Welsh trio Young Marble Giants was short-lived, but in just a few years, the band created a sound that presented post-punk's experimental tendencies in their most minimal rendering without sacrificing any excitement. Stripping most songs down to funky bass lines, steadfast drum machine rhythms, disaffected vocals, and the occasional floating pad of organ or guitar, Young Marble Giants managed to in fact squeeze more excitement and chance out of their economical approach. Though the group would reunite as new generations were influenced by their unique pe...