Pinback - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.org presents Pinback performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 23, 2013.
Tracklist:
Drawstring
Sherman
A Request
True North
Host: Stevie Zoom
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
pinback.com

[@clshanley]

One of the most underrated bands out there.

[@abrahamkim1078]

Without a doubt. Them and Irving.

[@matt_freund]

Yeah absolutely I‘ve got every single of their vinyls, even different pressings and all such a treasure man!

[@defgmx]

Of all time possibly

[@jawidofkoj2998]

It's the singers' voices are holding them back. I like this band but find it hard to listen to them too long. Sorry in advance for hurting your feelings

[@arbezcra3231]

STILL .

[@fastronaut909]

Zach has such a unique way of playing bass. His sound carries so much weight in the mix and fills up the band a lot. Such an inspiration

[@lebheidenstrm5392]

Standard three-piece requirement for any decent bassist in a decent band.

[@Mittsthetfordyall]

He plays it like a mix of a rhythm and lead guitar player. So cool

[@wisterV]

The bass is never in the background. Always on equual footing or flexing but not solo-wanking

[@SnackJar]

I actually prefer zachs vocals over robs so much more honestly you should check out his systems officer band

[@InfinateRadiant]

Alembic bass has that unique sound

[@oliverjason]

First time I saw Pinback, it was at Emos in Austin. I believe it was 2001 prior to the release of Blue Screen Life. We made the 200 mile from Dallas to Austin to see them. The internet was in its infancy at the time, so we had no idea what the band looked like. We arrived to the venue pretty early. The only people in the bar were the three of us, the bartender and this chubby guy who was going to town on the pinball machine. He was bumping the shit out of that machine, probably Tilted every ball. He was super into it, yelling, dancing etc. We start laughing about him and then my friend was like "oh shit, I think thats Rob Crow". We had a good chat with him and we noticed that he was wearing the same shoes as us (we were buying these velcro shoes that sold at walmart for like 8 bucks". There were probably only about 25-30 people that came to the show, so it was very intimate. It was one of my favorite shows I've ever been to.

[@JamesG714]

I have a really similar story! I found Pinback on a bootleg snowboard video back in 2001! I was instantly in love with their music and I got to see them a couple of times. Then I met my now wife and I gave her a mixed tape and Pinback was the first track. She came back with the mixtape and she highlighted Pinback, an Anthony Green song (not sure which one), and Mars Volta. We've been together ever sense. THEN a few years later we got to see them together and Rob talked to us after the show, I think he gave my wife the setlist. It was great.

[@sidneysmith3426]

This sounds like a great time

[@jagajazzin]

"Life stuff is weird; it happens the whole time you're around" - Rob Crow. I love this man unconditionally

[@logandogan272]

That rob crow first "okay" is fricken wonderful. Amazing music

[@regntonne]

rarely have i listened to a band and loved every single song, pinback is such a band.

[@elagace03]

Same...they haven't made a single shitty song. Not even close actually.

[@rhysweaver7178]

True that.

[@TheMonolake]

No they need to be heard...why isnt true north on the radio

[@Liliputian07]

yeah whenever a song is listened to it reduces how many times other people can listen to it *what are you talking about*

[@jukeboxzero0079]

Wisb i had that number bout now.

[@PhilOrth]

KEXP has such a phenomenal recording engineer, every performance in their studio is absolutely superb quality.

[@715dps]

I never get tired of listening to Pinback....

[@youiti2nz]

Yay Close yoorr ride

[@MM-ib6qh]

These guys are one of a kind.That bass sound, the simple/solid drummer and vocals, harmonies/melodies. Nothing else like it.

[@youiti2nz]

Compashy...

[@shaunguest-binns272]

My all-time favourite band, and have been for years and years. I may not listen to them for a long while, but when I do, it sparks a month of nothing but pinback and I absolutely love it.

[@gregorychittenden5505]

Pinback has played such a big role in my life, that I can't imagine myself without them... so much nostalgia.... so many ups & downs... they remain beautifully consistent... forever amazing! Thank you Zach & Rob!

[@levibryant9024]

This sent me to a beautiful meadow with one ray of sunlight shining in some peace laden zen garden forest place and little fuzzys floating all in the sun light. I am so glad I discovered these guys. Really helping me stay on the right track and out of the dark. ❤

[@lazydud3]

They are genius at making unique songs and melodies blend together. Highly recommend listening to their albums.

[@negativecake5809]

This, right here, is the only band that I really admire and respect....

[@nascentcomplacence3302]

Truly one of my absolute favorite bands if not favorite.

[@cnem1933]

00:29 Drawstring 04:17 Sherman 12:33 A Request 16:30 True North

[@rspkt808]

It's because they're a fantastic example of true musicians not just guys who happen to play an instrument in a band. Individually, they're extremely talented at often more than one instrument which absolutely expands not only their musical knowledge but ability to "think out of the box". Collectively, their respective styles mesh extremely well and compliment each other almost perfectly. Their ability to stay consistent yet grow has been nothing short of impressive, like you basically said.

[@concertbroadcast]

Pinback is an excellent band, even my favorite of the 2000's, 'Summer in Abaddon' and 'Autumn of the Seraphs' two masterpieces.

[@skatepunkvideos]

So rad -- Rob and Zack both have had their guitars for 20 years or more... the bass has a 3MilePilot sticker on the headstock. I love it!

[@tezcatlipoca78]

Zach is a founding member of 3MP.

[@jamiehake5482]

Best Bass player ever.

[@moogibeans9822]

Haha, He is yes Hes my all time favorite bassist and favorite overall musician Hes really special definitely, and horrible underrated cuz muh playing bass like guitar : p

[@cains0]

Zack is stupid good at bass.

[@JaimeLynBarbarian]

Two Jamie's think alike! Sincerely Best Ever!

[@Dovahocelot]

I wish so bad pinback was more famous they are so underrated

[@rasylum]

No. I think they got about as popular as you would want a band like to get. Look what happened to Modest Mouse.

[@jakewangler5247]

That’s dope. What station played Penelope on the radio in ATX? I’m about 10 years past due to see them live

[@EntryLevelLuxury]

@Username 1991 The Team Sleep song "People Staying Awake" is also great :D

[@mattoppenheimer690]

@@rasylum what happened to modest mouse?

[@Appl3Kid]

No leave them for us : D

[@rosem5361]

I grew up with you guys. You gave me memories I don't think I ever lived through. Thank you so much.

[@keister1169]

I need more Pinback in my life... And this is coming from someone who's "most-played" artist for the decade of 2010-2020 was Pinback (according to Spotify).

[@davidcossu4892]

It took me years to understand these guys.there poppy straightforward pavement meets arcade game sound These guys are ahead of the game God bless them Simple.beautiful music

[@ReadAndReturn]

11 years later and I'm here... Miss hearing new pinback albums.. I loved this one!

[@rootsm3]

This band saved my life.

[@logandogan272]

I wish I had a kexp version of every album. I love this band so much

[@Juni1013]

Been listening to them in last few years. Feel so late but glad to have come across them.

[@JayGadling]

I didn't know William H. Macy was such a solid drummer.

[@hotdable]

I heart pinback

[@dvswia1831]

Or Pig Pen from the Dead!

[@inalavalamp]

His name is Chris Prescott, check out his work. Drummer from San Diego.

[@basscasey1]

Yeah and it's nice to see Pete Townsend on bass. Change it up a little.

[@carbonetlumina2471]

*then Chris plays: badum tsss!

[@johnclark1318]

Love these guys! So great live and the fans are really dedicated. Come to St. Louis soon and often! Thanks for the great music Pinback!

[@coltondzuba87]

I still haven't heard a band better than pinback

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Gosh!! What a performance

[@loganmohler737]

Woohoo! I found real love through this band. It brings me back. It's so complex and original.

[@heatheroram3696]

Gosh SO BADASS!!!!!! The music and vocals is so beautiful Hits my heart ❤️ in the best way possible Pinback rocks

[@tprimeau1]

They have a great sound. Holy talent.

[@tonytorres8262]

Just discovered them! Whoa what a find!

[@fastronaut909]

Hell yeah! Welcome to the family!!

[@TheMonolake]

True North. Should be on the radio day and night. well. We need it !

[@RottenMechGaming]

Great sound recording and always enjoy some Pinback.

[@brycecohoon]

Well I found this 7 years later... I'm happy and sad at the same time...

[@dantemangone7780]

same

[@eobrad7706]

I found three years ago. I love this band. Listen TTNG and No knife also to...

[@meaningNOTmotion]

As a huge Pinback fan, I can only agree and smile at how insightful and truthful this comment is.

[@Cloudshide]

How the fuck have I not watched this yet.

[@Exotic_Tofu]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@adamromero]

Same, I've always seen it in recommended but never watched it until today.

[@thefirsteldenlord2544]

The four best songs on that album... God take me

[@randomassguy]

I just found out about them like a month ago but just yesterday and today i have been listening non stop, they're SO GOOD and now I've been looking for live performances and they don't dissapoint. I wish I could get t see them live.

[@jdharder68]

these guys just continue to amaze me........the best thing I got from living in San Diego was finding these guys.

[@rodolfotheg]

How incredible 😍 👏 🙌 ✨ ❤ Thank you Pinback

[@danielstein1850]

It does not get much better than that. Pinback is phenomenal.

[@albertomarts.creative]

hope to see them one day.. excellent band !! and seem to be great guys too!!

[@moogibeans9822]

Theyre really good live. KZbin videos dont do their live performances justice. Definitely go to a live show if you ever get the chance

[@TheHybridWizard]

I've been listening to Pinback since 05' versus people who have been listening to them since 99. They recently came to my town but I'm months away from turning 18 :'(

[@TheMonolake]

These two guys are musical Genious. They Need Props they really deserve it.!

[@TheRabidabbey]

Best live Pinback I've ever seen.

[@Appl3Kid]

Agreed

[@u2popmofo]

Love this band. Thanks for the upload, KEXP.

[@jameswright8948]

That Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature bass though...such an amazing tone. Its a $10,000 bass but its Zach's playing which makes it really sound so good....

[@OneirosDreamShrine]

....There is no band that sounds like quite like pinback, and they seem incapable of recording a bad song. (And though dated, "Dark Star" is definitely worth watching at least once.)

[@Atlas_Mohler]

What an amazing band

[@veerchasm1]

Much love to the KEXP Production folks that recorded/filmed this. Always quality

[@minervachavez4563]

Missed the opportunity to see them live, deeply regret it 😢

[@josephinelindsay866]

Makes me feel gutted that near this time last year when Pinback played London I was flying to New Zealand. Come back!

[@normandcharest9842]

man!! you guys are awesome!

[@billgatesfanclub]

Legends.

[@SMIRVANE]

we need Pinback to comeback.

[@MrKevindollar]

Still amazing in every incarnation…

[@FREELORDMEATS]

im so excited to watch this best album of 2012 if you ask me omg omg

[@marshmallowactive1715]

I LOVE THESE GUYS

[@whatsboredom9133]

beautiful

[@taylorraymott]

Thanks for the upload!

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Shoutout to Chris because he keeps up with these amazing musicians

[@sbuff02]

such a sweet little voice from that grizzly bear

[@fomh]

Very very well said. My exact thoughts.

[@AndrewPawlik]

19:35 The lyrics in the second verse in "True North" are supposed to be "Weight of the humans taken off, shedding the ozone, finding a new home" and instead Rob sings the first verse lyric "Crust of the earth is flaking off, changing the time zone..." and yes, I have no life.

[@trademarkjoe8879]

pinback is love

[@08bourquem]

that bass is nice as shit

[@reillyjarrosiak63]

Yes

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Every pinback album has amazing bass, and the bass player sings also!

[@whatdothlife4660]

@@Atlas_Mohler How can you tell he sings?

[@shamanllama]

@@whatdothlife4660 Their voices are slightly different.

[@AragonYao]

Always my favorite. I know every single track in this album. lol

[@brodycamp7842]

I'm not sure what it is about San Diego, but some of the best bands have came from this town....

[@hopsngore]

underrated af... ABSIV is nasty on bass. favorite band of all time

[@_anthrizzle890]

I met him on time and i called him by his name and he told me to call him Zach lol, great dude totally star struck meeting him

[@lossyformat]

Chris Prescott on drums. Yes!

[@phildirt3]

Love the bass style

[@burresseffects]

Jesus Christ I miss these guys.

[@asmallrock]

Can’t wait to see them at the Pyramid Scheme again, such great performers live I will ALWAYS travel to see them if I have to

[@LonnieLawless]

San Diego represent!

[@mrwashur1991]

I see they have improved on their live voices..I watched an old performance and I had to turn it off, but I liked all their recorded songs. Good to see they improved what they needed.

[@KBeanPlays]

Frickin outstanding

[@jankowitts]

AWESOME!

[@rocacolar1045]

as good as usual!

[@kiefschief2558]

I love this band. Honestly one of the most inspirational for me. But wtf was this set. Kexp is a time to showcase....

[@CrossWindsPat]

SOOO GOOD!!!!!

[@proll1606]

I Love u all KEXP. From Asia :)

[@felipeacosta_]

I came here because of the cover of Loro by The Story So Far, but this band is great!!

[@damiankirkwood7924]

woah...im impressed

[@zaneburnett8095]

Rob called it quits Thanks to kexp and anyone that has amazing videos of this great band Posterity for Pinback

[@zaneburnett8095]

That's exactly what I'm saying May 22nd 2015 was the official last show Glad I had an opportunity to open for them, play bass on Manchuria live with them, and to see their final show Check out systems officer if you want to hear Zach continue playing his bass That project of his continues

[@ThePunkmar77]

zane burnett I have a feeling in a few years Rob is going to go stir crazy and start again...at least I really hope so..

[@Adrian_Franco]

@@ThePunkmar77 You called it lol

[@laurelstuart144]

Day. Made.

[@alexsheridan]

Love it!

[@sepronioruiz-valuroso6715]

I wish these guys still toured

[@chrisbender8714]

They do. Seen em in Ann Arbor, MI on August 9th 2019

[@sepronioruiz-valuroso6715]

@@chrisbender8714 I got to see them In El Paso TX last year by far the best concert I've ever been to tbh and I've seen some big artists

[@poubbo9242]

Love ❤

[@balletcomposer]

The excellent drumming doesn't get the credit it deserves.

[@JeremyAsher-t3i]

Best band

[@billgatesfanclub]

Best Ever.

[@cucamongaduke3600]

“Everything going great this year?” “Sure!” 😂 💀

[@Atlas_Mohler]

Rob has a nice Gibson! I’m jealous

[@JPNesker]

I didn’t know what to make of “Information Retrieved” at first, beyond that the first two songs were perhaps the finest the band every produced. It was this set that convinced the dip in quality wasn’t nearly as wide as I created because those front two tracks are pretty much perfect. Coming around to the fact that this may be the most consistent Pinback Album front to back.

[@miguelangelocoelho1966]

Fantástica banda. Hurley é um hino à música.