Unnatural Helpers = Best Band in Seattle
I have loved this band since their first lineup, which featured Dean (the main songwriter) on drums and vocals, Lars (the brains behind the Intelligence) on guitar, and Jed (former guitarist of the Ninja Boners) on bass. Funny enough, at this same time, this was also the lineup of the Intelligence, the era when they recorded the songs for the Popular Shapes split 7″on Dirtnap. This lineup of the Unnatural Helpers can be heard on Babyhead comp on SS records.
Many lineups later, the Unnatural Helpers are still totally kicking the shit out of any other rock band out there today. The current lineup, which must be something like six or seventh, now features guitarist Chris from Kinski, Kimberley from the Fallouts on Bass, Mike from Dean’s old band Double Fudge on guitar, and of course, Dean on drums and vocals. With a lineup like that and with Dean at the helm, it’s no wonder they kick out the jams full force-style.
Even though their set was delayed because of technical difficulties and the vocals needed to be turned up, the Unnatural Helpers did not disappoint. Just listen:
The Helpers have a new 7″ on Dirty Knobby records, which can be ordered from Dean; just email him at deangullberry@hotmail.com And you haven’t got it already, order the s/t album as well. They’ll also be touring with Kinski in the beginning of September; check their myspace page for more details.