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Giant Sand

Influential alt-country band whose sound evolved into a crisp mix of swing, country, rock, and beatnik lyricism.
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Album Highlights

  • Long Stem Rant
    Giant Sand
    Long Stem Rant
  • Ramp
    Giant Sand
    Ramp
  • Is All Over the Map
    Giant Sand
    Is All Over the Map
  • Swerve
    Giant Sand
    Swerve
  • Giant Songs, Vol. 2: The Best of Giant Sand
    Giant Sand
    Giant Songs, Vol. 2: Th …
  • Center of the Universe
    Giant Sand
    Center of the Universe
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  • Organic
  • Uncompromising
  • Autumnal
  • Earthy
  • Intimate
  • Rebellious
  • Sprawling
  • Brash
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  • Playful
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  • Sardonic
  • Acerbic
  • Bittersweet
  • Druggy
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Rollicking
  • Theatrical
  • Witty
  • Detached
  • Manic

Artists Themes

  • Freedom
  • Imagination
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  • Stay in Bed

Giant Sand
photo credit: Omer Kreso

Giant Sand - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2010s

Formed

1982 in Tucson, AZ

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Alternative Country-Rock Indie Rock Alternative Singer/Songwriter

Group Members

Howe Gelb John Convertino Paula Jean Brown Joey Burns Chris Cacavas Neil Harry Rainer Ptacek Scott Gerber Tom Larkins
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