Guv'ner


Guv'ner was an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1993 following a relationship between members Charles Gansa and Pumpkin Wentzel. Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth discovered the band when he was handed a demo of theirs by Julia Cafritz of Pussy Galore, who had known Wentzel since school. Moore put out Guv'ner's debut album Hard for Measy for You on his label, Ecstatic Peace.
Further albumsThe Hunt and Spectral Worship – were released on Merge Records in 1996 and 1998 respectively. The drummer, Danny Tunick, joined after the debut album. On Hard For Measy For You, drumming duties were shared by Brian Logan and Jamie Lawrence.

Discography

Albums

Singles/EPs

Split singles
TitleRelease DateLabelSong Featured
Porn No. 2 1995Amphetamine ReptileCoitus City
Guv'ner in Catpowerland/Cat Power goes to Guvnerville 1996"Guvpower" Great Expectations

Compilation appearances