I know it's essentially a question without an answer: "Who is totally unique but sounds like these other guys?" But I was also thinking of the other part of the question, "but still has a similar sense of groove?" They incorporated disparate genres and elements in a way that was jagged and sharp but also loose. I've heard plenty of bands who draw on eclectic influences but end up sounding all over the place (black midi) or like the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Primus. So the question is more, "who has a similarly refined aesthetic?" I know there will be another Watt and D. Boon. There have been some interesting suggestions so far.
― Chris L, Tuesday, 26 September 2023 13:10 (eight months ago) link
I haven't heard a great deal of Parquet Courts but they seem like something that would about fit the bill. Also White Denim
― Stevo, Tuesday, 26 September 2023 13:34 (eight months ago) link
> I know it's essentially a question without an answer:
I think it's not even possible without the fourth Minuteman: President Ronald Reagan.
> "but still has a similar sense of groove?"
But for the death-before-midrange and jazz sympathies between the players, this Kurws album comes the closest for me:
https://kurws.bandcamp.com/album/dziura-w-getcie-hole-in-the-ghetto
― Terrycoth Baphomet (bendy), Wednesday, 27 September 2023 13:24 (eight months ago) link
This is probably cheating but Big Walnuts Yonder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bfraz58MpI
Nick Reinhart, Mike Watt, Nels Cline, and Greg Saunier
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 27 September 2023 14:26 (eight months ago) link