Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Back to Skull


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The result was   keep. Ron Ritzman (talk) 23:01, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

Back to Skull

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EP with no evidence of notability. Albacore (talk) 16:25, 17 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Redirect - either to They Might Be Giants or They Might Be Giants discography. Not notable for a standalone article but a plausible search term and redirects are allowed for in the guidelines for albums and songs. Dylanfromthenorth (talk) 20:40, 17 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Albums and songs-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 01:51, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep although some are inaccessible online, there are these: Trouser Press guide to 90's rock excerpt: Back to Skull furthers the process, making it official with Doherty and two bassists (the departing Graham Maby and the incoming Tony Maimone). The organic reorganization grants the Giants unprecedented freedom and breadth. "Snail Shell," a preview of John Henry, flows like few tracks in the repertoire, although it sounds more like a dry run than a real song. Still, the lack of inspired songs — plus a joyless disco/lounge remake of "(She Was a) Hotel Detective" — makes this a sorry showing. Current biography yearbook, Volume 60 excerpt: and Back to Skull (1994) being the two most notable from that period — and touring on a semi-regular basis. ... versions of "Don't Let's Start" and several original tracks left off either They Might Be Giants or Lincoln. The great indie discography excerpt: BACK TO SKULL EP - Snail shell / She was a hotel detective (1994 version I /Mrs. Train /Snail dust. Spin alternative record guide. Discogs: Full information on credits, notes, tracks. A MOVIE ABOUT THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS - Are - Are You suprised ? Brief Mention. The Tech (MIT newspaper) pg. 7: Brief Mention.

For me, that's decent enough for an EP. - Theornamentalist (talk) 06:07, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep: For a band as notable as this one, I'm inclined to give a little leeway over an EP like this for purposes of organizing the content about the artist.  BTW, what is up with these guys?  The kids music seems to be paying all their bills now.--Milowent • talkblp-r  17:57, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
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