No. 2

Following the demise of Heatmiser, his noted band with Elliott Smith, vocalist/guitarist Neil Gust formed the band Simply no. 2 in 1998. Two likewise seasoned musicians in the Pacific Northwest — bassist/vocalist Jim Talstra (Minus 5, Maroons) and drummer Paul Pulvarite (Atomic 61, Jr. High) — joined up with Gust to create the indie rock and roll supergroup. Drawing impact from such performers as Tv, Gang of Four, and Stevie Wonder, the trio started playing some music Gust wrote toward the finish of his stint with Heatmiser. Shortly afterward, they continued tour, where they enhanced the music and readied them for documenting. The band got into Jackpot Studios in early 1999 and documented No Storage, its debut record, released past due that calendar year by Chainsaw Information of Olympia. The record reflected components of what Gust acquired performed in Heatmiser however was a captivating pop record at its primary. Just when the album-recording procedure resumed, No. 2 once again hit the street, touring with Elliott Smith and Quasi, the last mentioned a music group fronted by Sam Coomes, who was simply Gust’s and Smith’s fellow bandmate in Heatmiser. Furthermore, the trio opened up some displays for Sleater-Kinney and Stephen Malkmus, two of the Pacific Northwest’s most esteemed performers. No. 2 released its second record, What Does ALL THE BEST Bring?, in past due 2002 and once again embarked on a thorough tour. Unlike the frequently unabashedly straightforward pop of No Storage, What Does ALL THE BEST Bring? showcases a gritty rock and roll sound much up to date from the trio’s intensive amount of live performances.