The Nein
By All Music Guide
By All Music Guide
Meanwhile, the Nein were also making a name for themselves as a formidable live act, not only as a headliner, but also as support for bands such as the Fall. At their shows, they added Dale Flattum, formerly of Steelpole Bathtub and Milk Cult, as an auxiliary member; Flattums layers of loops and samples added another element to their already dynamic live sound. Cohen, Burns, and Biggers were so pleased with Flattums contributions that he became a full-time member of the Nein. Though he didnt appear on the groups self-titled debut EP for Sonic Unyon -- which collected the highlights of their self released EPs and also made them the first American band signed to the Canadian imprint -- his contributions were an integral part of the Neins first album, which was released in early 2005. The following year, the band released another EP, Transitionalisms, which was the last work the Nein recorded with Burnsbefore he moved to Portland, OR. The bands second full-length, Luxury, appeared in early 2007.
