Autoclave were a four-piece indie rock/math rock band from Washington, DC that were briefly around from 1990 to 1991. In that time, they released a 7" as a joint venture between Dischord and K Records. This was followed by a posthumous 10". Their discography was compiled and released by Dischord in 1997, which included a compilation track previously released. Despite their brief tenure, their legacy has been long-lasting. Sonically, they're considered an early example of math rock. Expanding on their punk roots, the utilized off-kilter rhythms, odd time signatures, angular chords and unconventional song structures. In addition, they are notable for their members later involvement in other projects. Guitarist Mary Timony began Helium after Autoclave, and more recently has been active in Wild Flag and Ex Hex. Christina Billotte started Slant 6 after, which were another Dischord band. She also later played in Quix*o*tic. Enjoy.
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