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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Perfect from Now On
| name = Perfect from Now On
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Built to Spill]]
| artist = [[Built to Spill]]
| Cover = Perfect From Now On.jpg
| cover = Perfect From Now On.jpg
| Released = {{Start date|1997|1|28|mf=yes}}
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|1997|1|28|mf=yes}}
| Recorded =
| recorded =
| Genre = [[Indie rock]]
| venue =
| studio = AVAST! Recording Co. (Seattle, Washington)
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| Length = {{Duration|m=54|s=13}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Indie rock]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bort|first1=Ryan|last2=Schonfeld|first2=Zach|last3=Scott|first3=H. Alan|last4=Shaffer|first4=Claire|last5=Ziv|first5=Stav|date=June 18, 2017|title='OK Computer' and Beyond: The 23 best albums of 1997|url=https://www.newsweek.com/ok-computer-radiohead-zaireeka-23-best-albums-1997-626409|access-date=September 4, 2021|website=[[Newsweek]]}}</ref>|[[psychedelic rock]]|[[art rock]]|[[post-rock]]|[[Midwest emo]]|[[alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Huey|first=Steve|title=Built to Spill {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/built-to-spill-mn0000527267/biography|access-date=September 4, 2021|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref>}}
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| Label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
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| length = {{Duration|m=54|s=13}}
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| Producer = [[Phil Ek]]
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| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
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| Last album = ''[[There's Nothing Wrong with Love]]''<br />(1994)
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| producer = [[Phil Ek]]
| This album = '''''Perfect from Now On'''''<br />(1997)
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| prev_title = [[There's Nothing Wrong with Love]]
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| Next album = ''[[Keep It Like a Secret]]''<br />(1999)
| prev_year = 1994
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| next_title = [[Keep It Like a Secret]]
| next_year = 1999
}}
}}
'''''Perfect from Now On''''' is the third full-length album released by [[Built to Spill]], and the band's first major label ([[Warner Bros.]]) release. It was recorded at the [[Avast! Recording Company]] in [[Seattle, Washington]] by [[Phil Ek]]. Stylistically, the album was marked by its experimentation with longer song structures, philosophical lyrics, and the incorporation of cello.
'''''Perfect from Now On''''' is the third full-length album released by [[Built to Spill]], and the band's first major label ([[Warner Bros.]]) release. It was recorded at the [[Avast! Recording Company]] in [[Seattle, Washington]] by [[Phil Ek]]. Stylistically, the album was marked by its experimentation with longer song structures and philosophical lyrics.


The album was essentially recorded three times. The first time, Martsch attempted to play all the instruments except drums. He and Phil Ek were dissatisfied with the results, so Martsch brought in Nelson and Plouf and recorded the album again. However, these tapes were destroyed by heat when Ek was driving from Seattle to Boise to record additional overdubs. The band rehearsed some more, then recorded the album a third time.
The album was recorded three times. The first time, frontman [[Doug Martsch]] attempted to play all the instruments except drums. He and Ek were dissatisfied with the results, so Martsch brought in bassist [[Brett Nelson (musician)|Brett Nelson]] and drummer [[Scott Plouf]] and recorded the album again. However, these tapes were destroyed by heat when Ek was driving from Seattle to Boise to record additional [[overdub]]s. The band rehearsed some more, then recorded the album a third time.


According to a February 1999 [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] Magazine article, the album had sold 43,000 copies up until that point. <ref>{{Cite book |last=LLC |first=SPIN Media |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ttqr55UILl8C&dq=built+to+spill+perfect+from+now+on&pg=PA76 |title=SPIN |date=February 1999 |publisher=SPIN Media LLC |language=en}}</ref>
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In September 2008, the band embarked on a three-month tour to perform the album in its entirety.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/news/built-to-spill-to-play-perfect-from-now-on-this-fa/18855/ |title=Built to Spill to Play ''Perfect from Now On'' This Fall on Tour <nowiki>|</nowiki> Prefix |last=Skruck |first=Jeff |date=May 20, 2008 |work=prefixmag.com |accessdate=May 25, 2013}}</ref>


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In September 2008, the band embarked on a three-month tour to perform the album in its entirety.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/news/built-to-spill-to-play-perfect-from-now-on-this-fa/18855/ |title=Built to Spill to Play ''Perfect from Now On'' This Fall on Tour <nowiki>|</nowiki> Prefix |last=Skruck |first=Jeff |date=May 20, 2008 |website=prefixmag.com |access-date=May 25, 2013}}</ref>
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==Reception==

== Background ==
In contrast to Built to Spill's first two albums, ''Perfect from Now On'' contains mostly long, sprawling songs. Martsch wrote the album as a result of his distaste of [[grunge]] music such as [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], making the songs long and unconventional on purpose in order to prevent them from being played on the radio. "I didn’t want us to have a hit. I was a little nervous that we might accidentally have a hit, and that our music would be shoved into people’s faces," he said. Martsch wanted Built to Spill's popularity to spread organically through word-of-mouth rather than being promoted heavily.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Hyden |first=Steven |date=2022-09-07 |title=Doug Martsch Reviews Every Built To Spill Album |url=https://uproxx.com/indie/doug-martsch-reviews-every-built-to-spill-album/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>

Despite the length of the album's songs, Martsch rejected comparisons to [[progressive rock]], stating that he listened to [[Thinking Fellers Union Local 282]] instead. ''Perfect from Now On'' was Built to Spill's first album released on [[Warner Bros. Records]], which Martsch signed with because they offered health insurance to his family, including his newborn son at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Michael |title=Built to Spill flashback: Our 1997 Doug Martsch interview |url=https://www.westword.com/music/built-to-spill-flashback-our-1997-doug-martsch-interview-5673982 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Westword |language=en}}</ref>

The album was recorded three times. Martsch played all of the instruments except drums on the first version, but he was not satisfied with the results. Only one song from that recording, "Made-Up Dreams", made the final version. The second recording was made with bassist Brett Nelson and drummer Scott Plouf, but the tapes were damaged. The two failed albums cost $20,000 to make. Though discouraged, Martsch was convinced by [[Beat Happening]] singer [[Calvin Johnson (musician)|Calvin Johnson]] to keep trying.<ref name=":0" />

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== Reception ==
{{album ratings
{{album ratings
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1score = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/perfect-from-now-on-mw0000615539 |title=''Perfect from Now On'' – Built to Spill |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=March 5, 2014 |last=Raggett |first=Ned}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/perfect-from-now-on-mw0000615539 |title=''Perfect from Now On'' – Built to Spill |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=March 5, 2014 |last=Raggett |first=Ned}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]''
| rev2score = {{rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect from Now On'' |work=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |issue=105 |date=April 1997 |page=65}}</ref>
| rev2score = {{rating|5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect from Now On'' |journal=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |issue=105 |date=April 1997 |page=65}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''
| rev3 = ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''
| rev3score = {{rating|3|4}}<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-01-31/entertainment/9701310378_1_guitars-backfires-sound |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' (Warner) |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=January 31, 1997 |accessdate=April 6, 2016 |last=Knopper |first=Steve}}</ref>
| rev3score = {{rating|3|4}}<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1997/01/31/built-to-spillperfect-from-now-on-warner/ |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' (Warner) |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=January 31, 1997 |access-date=April 6, 2016 |last=Knopper |first=Steve}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev4 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev4score = B+<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.ew.com/article/1997/01/31/perfect-now |title=''Perfect From Now On'' |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=January 31, 1997 |accessdate=April 6, 2016 |last=Brunner |first=Rob}}</ref>
| rev4score = B+<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ew.com/article/1997/01/31/perfect-now |title=''Perfect From Now On'' |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=January 31, 1997 |access-date=April 6, 2016 |last=Brunner |first=Rob |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206182643/http://ew.com/article/1997/01/31/perfect-now/ |archive-date=February 6, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[NME]]''
| rev5 = ''[[NME]]''
| rev5score = 8/10<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews/19980101000133reviews.html |title=Built To Spill – ''Perfect From Now On'' |work=[[NME]] |date=February 1, 1997 |accessdate=April 6, 2016 |last=Oldham |first=James |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000817224105/http://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews/19980101000133reviews.html |archivedate=August 17, 2000}}</ref>
| rev5score = 8/10<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews/19980101000133reviews.html |title=Built To Spill – ''Perfect From Now On'' |journal=[[NME]] |date=February 1, 1997 |access-date=April 6, 2016 |last=Oldham |first=James |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000817224105/http://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews/19980101000133reviews.html |archive-date=August 17, 2000 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev6 = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev6Score = 9.2/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/built-to-spill-perfect-from-now-on/ |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=April 28, 2018 |accessdate=April 28, 2018 |last=Kandell |first=Steve}}</ref>
| rev6score = 9.2/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/built-to-spill-perfect-from-now-on/ |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018 |last=Kandell |first=Steve}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev7score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="RS_110908">{{cite journal |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/perfect-from-now-on-19981109 |title=''Perfect From Now On'' |work=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=November 9, 1998 |accessdate=March 5, 2014 |last=Kot |first=Greg |authorlink=Greg Kot}}</ref>
| rev7score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="RS_110908">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/perfect-from-now-on-19981109 |title=''Perfect From Now On'' |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=November 9, 1998 |access-date=March 5, 2014 |last=Kot |first=Greg |author-link=Greg Kot}}</ref>
| rev8 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide]]''
| rev8 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide]]''
| rev8Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Built to Spill |last=Randall |first=Mac |title=[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide|The New Rolling Stone Album Guide]] |year=2004 |publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]] |editor1-last=Brackett |editor1-first=Nathan |editor2-last=Hoard |editor2-first=Christian |isbn=0-7432-0169-8 |pages=118–19}}</ref>
| rev8score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Built to Spill |last=Randall |first=Mac |title=[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide|The New Rolling Stone Album Guide]] |year=2004 |publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]] |edition=4th |editor1-last=Brackett |editor1-first=Nathan |editor2-last=Hoard |editor2-first=Christian |isbn=0-7432-0169-8 |pages=[https://books.google.com/books?id=t9eocwUfoSoC&pg=PA118 118–19]}}</ref>
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9score = 8/10<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wF1pZCI8MZYC&lpg=PP1&pg=PA84 |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |volume=12 |issue=11 |date=February 1997 |accessdate=April 6, 2016 |last=Weisbard |first=Eric |page=84}}</ref>
| rev9score = 8/10<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wF1pZCI8MZYC&pg=PA84 |title=Built to Spill: ''Perfect From Now On'' |journal=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |volume=12 |issue=11 |date=February 1997 |access-date=April 6, 2016 |last=Weisbard |first=Eric |page=84}}</ref>
| rev10 = ''[[The Village Voice]]''
| rev10 = ''[[The Village Voice]]''
| rev10score = B+<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/cg/cgv597-97.php |title=Consumer Guide |work=[[The Village Voice]] |date=May 27, 1997 |accessdate=May 25, 2013 |last=Christgau |first=Robert |authorlink=Robert Christgau}}</ref>
| rev10score = B+<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/cg/cgv597-97.php |title=Consumer Guide |work=[[The Village Voice]] |date=May 27, 1997 |access-date=May 25, 2013 |last=Christgau |first=Robert |author-link=Robert Christgau}}</ref>
}}
}}
''Perfect from Now On'' was released to widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded as an indie rock masterpiece as well as Built to Spill's ''[[Masterpiece|magnum opus.]]'' ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' ranked this album at #22 on its "Top 100 Albums of the 90s" list. This album, along with 1999's Keep It Like A Secret, and 1994's ''[[There's Nothing Wrong With Love]]'', is frequently cited as one of the greatest [[indie rock]] albums of all time, and has come to influence many modern [[Alternative rock|alternative]], [[Rock music|rock]], and [[Independent music|indie]] acts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5923-top-100-albums-of-the-1990s/8/ |title=Staff Lists: Top 100 Albums of the 1990s <nowiki>| Features |</nowiki> Pitchfork |last=Morris |first=William |date=November 17, 2003 |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=May 25, 2013}}</ref>
''Perfect from Now On'' was released to widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded as an indie rock masterpiece as well as Built to Spill's ''[[Masterpiece|magnum opus.]]'' ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' ranked this album at #22 on its "Top 100 Albums of the 90s" list. This album, along with 1999's ''[[Keep It Like a Secret]]'' and 1994's ''[[There's Nothing Wrong with Love]]'', is frequently cited as one of the greatest [[indie rock]] albums of all time, and has come to influence many modern [[Alternative rock|alternative]], [[Rock music|rock]], and [[Independent music|indie]] acts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5923-top-100-albums-of-the-1990s/8/ |title=Staff Lists: Top 100 Albums of the 1990s |last=Morris |first=William |date=November 17, 2003 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=May 25, 2013 |archive-date=May 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528165150/http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/5923-top-100-albums-of-the-1990s/8/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
All songs written by Doug Martsch.
All songs written by Doug Martsch.
{{Track listing
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# "Randy Described Eternity" – 6:09
| total_length = 54:18
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# "I Would Hurt a Fly" – 6:15
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| title1 = Randy Described Eternity
# "Stop the Show" – 6:26
| length1 = 6:09
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# "Made-Up Dreams" – 4:52
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| title2 = I Would Hurt a Fly
# "Velvet Waltz" – 8:33
| length2 = 6:15
# "Out of Site" – 5:33
# "Kicked It in the Sun" – 7:32
| title3 = Stop the Show
| length3 = 6:26
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# "Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)" – 8:53
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| title4 = Made-Up Dreams
| length4 = 4:52
| title5 = Velvet Waltz
| length5 = 8:33
| title6 = Out of Site
| length6 = 5:33
| title7 = Kicked It in the Sun
| length7 = 7:32
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| title8 = Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)
| length8 = 8:53
}}

{{tracklist
| total_length = 61:03
| headline = Vinyl edition bonus track
| title9 = Easy Way
| length9 = 6:45
}}


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
===Musicians===
===Musicians===
*[[Doug Martsch]] - vocals, guitar, Moogs, bass on "Made-Up Dreams"
*[[Doug Martsch]] - vocals, guitar, Moogs, bass on "Made-Up Dreams"
*[[Brett Nelson]] - bass, Moog on "Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)", Optigan on "Kicked In The Sun"
*[[Brett Nelson (musician)|Brett Nelson]] - bass, Moog on "Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)", [[Optigan]] on "Kicked In The Sun"
* Scott Plouf - drums, percussion, piano on "Randy Described Eternity", Moog on "Stop the Show" and "Kicked In The Sun"
*[[Scott Plouf]] - drums, percussion, piano on "Randy Described Eternity", Moog on "Stop the Show" and "Kicked In The Sun"


===Additional musicians===
===Additional musicians===
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*John McMahon - [[cello]] on "I Would Hurt a Fly," "Stop the Show," "Velvet Waltz," "Out of Site," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
*John McMahon - [[cello]] on "I Would Hurt a Fly," "Stop the Show," "Velvet Waltz," "Out of Site," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
*Robert Roth - [[Mellotron]] on "Made-Up Dreams," "Velvet Waltz," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
*Robert Roth - [[Mellotron]] on "Made-Up Dreams," "Velvet Waltz," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
*Peter Lansdowne - [[Drum kit|drums]] on "Made-Up Dreams
*Peter Lansdowne - [[Drum kit|drums]] on "Made-Up Dreams" and "Easy Way"
*Karena Youtz - "title and some words" on "Velvet Waltz", "Out Of Site", and "Kicked It In The Sun"; backing vocals on "Made-Up Dreams" and "Kicked It in the Sun"
*Karena Youtz - "title and some words" on "Velvet Waltz", "Out Of Site", and "Kicked It In The Sun"; backing vocals on "Made-Up Dreams" and "Kicked It in the Sun"


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==Sampling==
==Sampling==
Rapper [[Cage Kennylz|Cage]]'s song "Ballad of Worms" sampled "I Would Hurt a Fly". The song appeared on Eastern Conference All-Stars, Vol. 3 and Purple Rain Mix CD Vol. 1
Rapper [[Cage Kennylz|Cage]]'s song "Ballad of Worms" sampled "I Would Hurt a Fly". The song appeared on ''Eastern Conference All-Stars, Vol. 3'' and ''Purple Rain Mix CD Vol. 1''.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 10 November 2024

Perfect from Now On
Studio album by
Built to Spill
ReleasedJanuary 28, 1997 (1997-01-28)
StudioAVAST! Recording Co. (Seattle, Washington)
Genre
Length54:13
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerPhil Ek
Built to Spill chronology
There's Nothing Wrong with Love
(1994) 		Perfect from Now On
(1997) 		Keep It Like a Secret
(1999)

Perfect from Now On is the third full-length album released by Built to Spill, and the band's first major label (Warner Bros.) release. It was recorded at the Avast! Recording Company in Seattle, Washington by Phil Ek. Stylistically, the album was marked by its experimentation with longer song structures and philosophical lyrics.

The album was recorded three times. The first time, frontman Doug Martsch attempted to play all the instruments except drums. He and Ek were dissatisfied with the results, so Martsch brought in bassist Brett Nelson and drummer Scott Plouf and recorded the album again. However, these tapes were destroyed by heat when Ek was driving from Seattle to Boise to record additional overdubs. The band rehearsed some more, then recorded the album a third time.

According to a February 1999 Spin Magazine article, the album had sold 43,000 copies up until that point. [3]

In September 2008, the band embarked on a three-month tour to perform the album in its entirety.[4]

Background

[edit]

In contrast to Built to Spill's first two albums, Perfect from Now On contains mostly long, sprawling songs. Martsch wrote the album as a result of his distaste of grunge music such as Nirvana, making the songs long and unconventional on purpose in order to prevent them from being played on the radio. "I didn’t want us to have a hit. I was a little nervous that we might accidentally have a hit, and that our music would be shoved into people’s faces," he said. Martsch wanted Built to Spill's popularity to spread organically through word-of-mouth rather than being promoted heavily.[5]

Despite the length of the album's songs, Martsch rejected comparisons to progressive rock, stating that he listened to Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 instead. Perfect from Now On was Built to Spill's first album released on Warner Bros. Records, which Martsch signed with because they offered health insurance to his family, including his newborn son at the time.[6]

The album was recorded three times. Martsch played all of the instruments except drums on the first version, but he was not satisfied with the results. Only one song from that recording, "Made-Up Dreams", made the final version. The second recording was made with bassist Brett Nelson and drummer Scott Plouf, but the tapes were damaged. The two failed albums cost $20,000 to make. Though discouraged, Martsch was convinced by Beat Happening singer Calvin Johnson to keep trying.[5]

Reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Alternative Press[8]
Chicago Tribune[9]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[10]
NME8/10[11]
Pitchfork9.2/10[12]
Rolling Stone[13]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[14]
Spin8/10[15]
The Village VoiceB+[16]

Perfect from Now On was released to widespread critical acclaim and is widely regarded as an indie rock masterpiece as well as Built to Spill's magnum opus. Pitchfork ranked this album at #22 on its "Top 100 Albums of the 90s" list. This album, along with 1999's Keep It Like a Secret and 1994's There's Nothing Wrong with Love, is frequently cited as one of the greatest indie rock albums of all time, and has come to influence many modern alternative, rock, and indie acts.[17]

Track listing

[edit]

All songs written by Doug Martsch.

No.TitleLength
1."Randy Described Eternity"6:09
2."I Would Hurt a Fly"6:15
3."Stop the Show"6:26
4."Made-Up Dreams"4:52
5."Velvet Waltz"8:33
6."Out of Site"5:33
7."Kicked It in the Sun"7:32
8."Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)"8:53
Total length:54:18
Vinyl edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
9."Easy Way"6:45
Total length:61:03

Personnel

[edit]

Musicians

[edit]
  • Doug Martsch - vocals, guitar, Moogs, bass on "Made-Up Dreams"
  • Brett Nelson - bass, Moog on "Untrustable / Part 2 (About Someone Else)", Optigan on "Kicked In The Sun"
  • Scott Plouf - drums, percussion, piano on "Randy Described Eternity", Moog on "Stop the Show" and "Kicked In The Sun"

Additional musicians

[edit]
  • Brett Netson - guitar on "Randy Described Eternity," "I Would Hurt a Fly," "Stop the Show," "Velvet Waltz," and "Out of Site"
  • John McMahon - cello on "I Would Hurt a Fly," "Stop the Show," "Velvet Waltz," "Out of Site," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
  • Robert Roth - Mellotron on "Made-Up Dreams," "Velvet Waltz," and "Untrustable/Pt. 2 (About Someone Else)"
  • Peter Lansdowne - drums on "Made-Up Dreams" and "Easy Way"
  • Karena Youtz - "title and some words" on "Velvet Waltz", "Out Of Site", and "Kicked It In The Sun"; backing vocals on "Made-Up Dreams" and "Kicked It in the Sun"

Production

[edit]
  • Phil Ek - producer, recording, engineer
  • Howie Weinberg - mastering
  • Kip Beelman, Sam Hofstedt - engineer assistant
  • Chris Takino - mixing assistant
  • Tae Won Yu - design, art direction

Sampling

[edit]

Rapper Cage's song "Ballad of Worms" sampled "I Would Hurt a Fly". The song appeared on Eastern Conference All-Stars, Vol. 3 and Purple Rain Mix CD Vol. 1.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Bort, Ryan; Schonfeld, Zach; Scott, H. Alan; Shaffer, Claire; Ziv, Stav (June 18, 2017). "'OK Computer' and Beyond: The 23 best albums of 1997". Newsweek. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Huey, Steve. "Built to Spill | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. ^ LLC, SPIN Media (February 1999). SPIN. SPIN Media LLC.
  4. ^ Skruck, Jeff (May 20, 2008). "Built to Spill to Play Perfect from Now On This Fall on Tour | Prefix". prefixmag.com. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
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