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'''Wellwater Conspiracy''' is a [[music band]] featuring [[Matt Cameron]], [[Ben Shepherd]], and [[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]]. The group released their debut, ''Declaration Of Conformity'' ([[1997]]) to general critical acclaim. The band often performs with other musicians, many of which are friends of theirs. Notable appearances include keyboardist [[Glenn Slater]] of folk rock group [[The Walkabouts]], [[Eddie Vedder]] of [[Pearl Jam]] and [[Josh Homme]] of [[Queens of the Stone Age]] / [[Kyuss]].
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|Origin = [[Seattle]], [[Washington]], [[United States|USA]]
|Genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[garage rock]], [[neo-psychedelia]]
|Years_active = 1993–2004
|Label = Third Gear, [[Time Bomb Recordings|Time Bomb]], [[TVT Records|TVT]], [[Megaforce Records|Megaforce]]
|Associated_acts = [[Soundgarden]], [[Skin Yard]], [[Monster Magnet]], [[Temple of the Dog]], [[Pearl Jam]], [[Hater (band)|Hater]]
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'''Wellwater Conspiracy''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band that formed in [[Seattle]], [[Washington]] in 1993. The band was created by members of the [[Grunge music|grunge]]-era side project [[Hater (band)|Hater]]. Wellwater Conspiracy featured [[Soundgarden]] drummer [[Matt Cameron]] and ex-[[Monster Magnet]] guitarist [[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]]. The band originally featured ex-Soundgarden bassist [[Ben Shepherd]], who left the band in 1998. Various other artists have contributed to the band's albums.


==History==
Shortly after the release of their debut album, Cameron was chosen to replace [[Jack Irons]] as [[drummer]] for [[grunge music|grunge]] group [[Pearl Jam]]. However, Cameron maintains both groups, contributing to a further three Wellwater Conspiracy albums.
Wellwater Conspiracy was formed in 1993 by [[Matt Cameron]], [[Ben Shepherd]], and [[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]]. All three were also members of the band [[Hater (band)|Hater]] at the time.<ref name="Prato">Prato, Greg. "[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:f9fqxqrhldae~T1 Wellwater Conspiracy]". [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved on January 31, 2009.</ref> Wellwater Conspiracy's first recording sessions took place in the basement of Cameron's house.<ref>Rule, Greg. [http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/articles/drum_9-96.shtml "Matt Cameron of Soundgarden: Balance of Power & Grace"]. ''Drum!''. September 1996.</ref> The band released three singles in the mid-1990s.<ref>[http://www.nowinvisibly.com/wwc/page.php?content=discography "Wellwater Conspiracy Discography"]. Official Wellwater Conspiracy Website.</ref> The group released its debut album, ''[[Declaration of Conformity]]'', on June 17, 1997 through Third Gear Records to general critical acclaim. Matt Diehl of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' said, "''Declaration of Conformity'' suggests that these Soundgarden expats have left the Seattle sound behind for trippy [[Psychedelic music|psychedelia]] that recalls such '60s freak icons as [[Syd Barrett]] and [[13th Floor Elevators]]."<ref>Diehl, Matt. [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/wellwaterconspiracy/albums/album/241313/review/5945029/declaration_of_conformity "Wellwater Conspiracy: ''Declaration of Conformity''"]. ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. October 2, 1997.</ref>

Shortly after the release of the band's debut album, Shepherd left the band, and Cameron was chosen to replace [[Jack Irons]] as the [[drummer]] for the [[rock music|rock]] group [[Pearl Jam]].<ref name="Prato"/> However, Cameron and McBain were intent on keeping the band going as a permanent side project, and with Cameron taking over lead vocal duties, the band released three more Wellwater Conspiracy albums following its debut album. The band's second album, ''[[Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives]]'', was released on February 9, 1999 through [[Time Bomb Recordings]]. Greg Prato of [[Allmusic]] said Wellwater Conspiracy "offer another intriguing collection of 60's-tinged ditties."<ref>Prato, Greg. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:knfpxqujldse "Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives"]. [[Allmusic]].</ref>

On May 22, 2001, Wellwater Conspiracy released its third album, ''[[The Scroll and Its Combinations]]'', through [[TVT Records]]. Chris Handyside of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' said that "amid all the fuzz and minor chord bombast is an edgy, [[Hard rock|hard-rock]] post-millenial tension."<ref>Handyside, Chris. [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/wellwaterconspiracy/albums/album/201251/review/6212903/the_scroll_and_its_combinations "Wellwater Conspiracy: ''The Scroll and Its Combinations''"]. ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. May 21, 2001.</ref> On September 9, 2003, the band released the self-titled ''[[Wellwater Conspiracy (album)|Wellwater Conspiracy]]'' through [[Megaforce Records]]. [[David Fricke]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' said Wellwater Conspiracy "upgrade the fragrant eccentricity of vintage U.K. flower power—spaced riffing, spiked-afternoon-tea lyrics—with modern muscle."<ref>Fricke, David. [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/wellwaterconspiracy/albums/album/307316/review/5944281/wellwater_conspiracy "Wellwater Conspiracy: ''Wellwater Conspiracy''"]. ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. September 3, 2003.</ref>

The band's music featured a [[psychedelic music|psychedelic]] [[garage rock]] sound. The band often performed with other musicians, many of whom were friends of the band. Notable appearances included keyboardist Glenn Slater of folk rock group [[The Walkabouts]], guitarist [[Kim Thayil]] of [[Soundgarden]], vocalist [[Eddie Vedder]] of [[Pearl Jam]], and vocalist/guitarist [[Josh Homme]] of [[Queens of the Stone Age]] and [[Kyuss]].

==Band members==
*[[Matt Cameron]] – [[Singing|vocal]]s, [[Drum kit|drum]]s
*[[John McBain (musician)|John McBain]] – [[guitar]]
*[[Ben Shepherd]] – vocals (1993–1998)

===Additional personnel===
*Glenn Slater – [[Electronic keyboard|keyboards]] (2002–2004)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class ="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Year
!width="185"|Album details
|-
|1997
|'''''[[Declaration of Conformity]]'''''
*Released: June 17, 1997
*Label: Third Gear
*Format: [[Compact Disc|CD]], [[Gramophone record|LP]]
|-
|1999
|'''''[[Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives]]'''''
*Released: February 9, 1999
*Label: [[Time Bomb Recordings|Time Bomb]]
*Format: CD, LP
|-
|2001
|'''''[[The Scroll and Its Combinations]]'''''
*Released: May 22, 2001
*Label: [[TVT Records|TVT]]
*Format: CD
|-
|2003
|'''''[[Wellwater Conspiracy (album)|Wellwater Conspiracy]]'''''
*Released: September 9, 2003
*Label: [[Megaforce Records|Megaforce]]
*Format: CD, LP
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Year
!width="140"| Single
!Album
|-
|rowspan="2"|1993
|"Sleeveless"
|rowspan="5" align="center"|Non-album single
|-
|"Sandy"/"Nati Bati Yi"
|-
| 1994
|"Trowerchord"
|-
| 1997
|"Compellor"
|-
| 2000
|"Tidepool Telegraph"
|-
| 2001
|"Of Dreams"
|align="center"|''The Scroll and Its Combinations''
|}

===Other appearances===
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Year
!width="225"| Song
!Title
!Label
|-
|1995
|
"Far Side of Your Moon"
|''Succour: The Terrascope Benefit Album''
|Flydaddy
|}

==See also==
*[[List of alternative rock artists]]


==Notes and references==
* ''[[Declaration Of Conformity]]'' ([[1997]], [[Third Gear]])
{{Reflist}}
* ''[[Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives]]'' ([[1999]], [[Time Bomb]])
* ''[[The Scroll And Its Combinations]]'' ([[2001]], [[TVT]])
* ''[[Wellwater Conspiracy (album)|Wellwater Conspiracy]]'' ([[2003]], [[Mega Force]])


==External links==
==External links==
*{{official|http://www.nowinvisibly.com/wwc/index.php}}
*{{allmusicguide|11:uif8zff8eh6k|Wellwater Conspiracy}}
*{{last.fm}}


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This article is about the rock group. For the self-titled album, see Wellwater Conspiracy (album).
Wellwater Conspiracy

Wellwater Conspiracy was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1993. The band was created by members of the grunge-era side project Hater. Wellwater Conspiracy featured Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron and ex-Monster Magnet guitarist John McBain. The band originally featured ex-Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd, who left the band in 1998. Various other artists have contributed to the band's albums.

History

Wellwater Conspiracy was formed in 1993 by Matt Cameron, Ben Shepherd, and John McBain. All three were also members of the band Hater at the time.[1] Wellwater Conspiracy's first recording sessions took place in the basement of Cameron's house.[2] The band released three singles in the mid-1990s.[3] The group released its debut album, Declaration of Conformity, on June 17, 1997 through Third Gear Records to general critical acclaim. Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone said, "Declaration of Conformity suggests that these Soundgarden expats have left the Seattle sound behind for trippy psychedelia that recalls such '60s freak icons as Syd Barrett and 13th Floor Elevators."[4]

Shortly after the release of the band's debut album, Shepherd left the band, and Cameron was chosen to replace Jack Irons as the drummer for the rock group Pearl Jam.[1] However, Cameron and McBain were intent on keeping the band going as a permanent side project, and with Cameron taking over lead vocal duties, the band released three more Wellwater Conspiracy albums following its debut album. The band's second album, Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives, was released on February 9, 1999 through Time Bomb Recordings. Greg Prato of Allmusic said Wellwater Conspiracy "offer another intriguing collection of 60's-tinged ditties."[5]

On May 22, 2001, Wellwater Conspiracy released its third album, The Scroll and Its Combinations, through TVT Records. Chris Handyside of Rolling Stone said that "amid all the fuzz and minor chord bombast is an edgy, hard-rock post-millenial tension."[6] On September 9, 2003, the band released the self-titled Wellwater Conspiracy through Megaforce Records. David Fricke of Rolling Stone said Wellwater Conspiracy "upgrade the fragrant eccentricity of vintage U.K. flower power—spaced riffing, spiked-afternoon-tea lyrics—with modern muscle."[7]

The band's music featured a psychedelic garage rock sound. The band often performed with other musicians, many of whom were friends of the band. Notable appearances included keyboardist Glenn Slater of folk rock group The Walkabouts, guitarist Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, vocalist Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, and vocalist/guitarist Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss.

Band members

Additional personnel

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details
1997 Declaration of Conformity
  • Released: June 17, 1997
  • Label: Third Gear
  • Format: CD, LP
1999 Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives
  • Released: February 9, 1999
  • Label: Time Bomb
  • Format: CD, LP
2001 The Scroll and Its Combinations
  • Released: May 22, 2001
  • Label: TVT
  • Format: CD
2003 Wellwater Conspiracy
  • Released: September 9, 2003
  • Label: Megaforce
  • Format: CD, LP

Singles

Year Single Album
1993 "Sleeveless" Non-album single
"Sandy"/"Nati Bati Yi"
1994 "Trowerchord"
1997 "Compellor"
2000 "Tidepool Telegraph"
2001 "Of Dreams" The Scroll and Its Combinations

Other appearances

Year Song Title Label
1995

"Far Side of Your Moon"

Succour: The Terrascope Benefit Album Flydaddy

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Prato, Greg. "Wellwater Conspiracy". Allmusic. Retrieved on January 31, 2009.
  2. ^ Rule, Greg. "Matt Cameron of Soundgarden: Balance of Power & Grace". Drum!. September 1996.
  3. ^ "Wellwater Conspiracy Discography". Official Wellwater Conspiracy Website.
  4. ^ Diehl, Matt. "Wellwater Conspiracy: Declaration of Conformity". Rolling Stone. October 2, 1997.
  5. ^ Prato, Greg. "Brotherhood of Electric: Operational Directives". Allmusic.
  6. ^ Handyside, Chris. "Wellwater Conspiracy: The Scroll and Its Combinations". Rolling Stone. May 21, 2001.
  7. ^ Fricke, David. "Wellwater Conspiracy: Wellwater Conspiracy". Rolling Stone. September 3, 2003.
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