Bottomless Pit was formed in the fall of 2005 by erstwhile Silkworm members Tim Midgett and Andy Cohen.
Their longtime friends Chris Manfrin (Seam) and Brian Orchard (.22) complete the quartet.
2007 finds the group playing “their blues” – soulful, emotionally intense, and often transcendent postpunk that is as inviting as it is bracing.
“Hammer of the Gods” is the first Bottomless Pit album. It is the first release from New Jersey’s Comedy Minus One records. It was released November 6, 2007.
Nice things people have said:
“Album of the year.” – Questionable Content
“I can’t recommend picking up this album enough.” – Built On A Weak Spot
“Truly transcendent.” – Alternative Press
“I highly recommend this darkly and dryly spectacular LP.” – The Village Voice
“It’s perfect.” – Flux Rad
“Reveals new subtleties with every listen.” – Spin
“Another high-water mark.” – Time Out Chicago
“As fine a debut as folks could hope for.” – Pitchfork
“Fiercely intelligent.” – Dusted