Laundry is a 1990s alternative/progressive rock project primarily centered around the rhythmic innovations of drummer Tim Alexander (Primus). Formed in 1993 during Alexander's hiatus from Primus, the band's identity is defined by a unique instrumental configuration featuring the Chapman Stick, played by Ian Varriale, which provides a distinctive percussive and melodic bass foundation.
Their sound is a bridge between the quirkiness of Bay Area funk-metal and the darker, more atmospheric textures of 90s art-rock. The band's debut, 'Blacktongue' (1994), was recorded rapidly in Alexander's home studio, resulting in a raw, high-fidelity sound that emphasizes the interplay between the rhythm section and Tom Butler's searing guitar work. Historically, Laundry serves as a critical outlet for Alexander's exploration of non-traditional rock rhythms and exotic percussion, moving away from the humor-centric approach of Primus toward a more serious, existential sonic palette. They are frequently associated with the 'Tool' school of progressive alternative rock, having toured with the band and sharing a similar dedication to rhythmic tension and release.
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