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VERUCA SALT: The Most OVERHYPED Band of the Mid 90's? Hotney 9 Streams • 3 years ago

The strange history of the band VERUCA SALT, best known for hits Seether and Volcano Girls

0:00 - How Louise Post & Nina Gordon Met
3:14 - Forming Veruca Salt/Indie Label Deal
6:18 - History of Seether/American Thighs
10:15 - Second Album
11:36.- Breakup/Reunion

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Veruca Salt, named after a character from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," became synonymous with 90s rock. However, the band members were unaware that "Veruca Salt" also referred to a plantar wart. The band's journey began in 1992 when Louise Post and Nina Gordon, inspired by their shared love of music, formed the group.

Both Post and Gordon, coming from musical families that eventually divorced, found solace in music. Post, already a musician, and Gordon, initially reluctant to pursue music, formed a bond. Despite Gordon's early struggles with instruments, she eventually learned the guitar with the help of her brother Jim Shapiro. The band aimed to create a unique sound, blending their influences like Prince, The Beatles, and My Bloody Valentine.

Veruca Salt initially started as a duo, playing folk music in Chicago coffee houses. They expanded to a four-piece, adding Jim Shapiro on drums and Jim Lack on bass. The band's name was chosen from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," not because they were fans, but because they identified with the character's assertiveness.

As Chicago's music scene gained national attention, Veruca Salt's popularity soared. Their first gig was in Wicker Park, a hub for Chicago's independent music scene. The band's demo tape, taken to Minty Fresh Records by a local funk band, led to the recording of their single "Seether/All Hail Me."

"Seether" became a local hit, gaining traction on radio stations and catching the attention of major labels. Minty Fresh Records signed Veruca Salt, and they recorded their debut album, "American Thighs," in just 10 days. The album's success attracted Geffen Records, who signed the band to a five-album deal.

The Geffen deal, though financially lucrative, brought criticism and accusations of selling out. Veruca Salt faced backlash from the media, and their early live shows were criticized. Despite the challenges, "American Thighs" went platinum, and the band toured with acts like Hole and Live.

In 1996, Veruca Salt released the EP "Blow It Out Your Ass It's Veruca Salt" in response to critics. Their second album, "Eight Arms to Hold You" (1997), produced hits like "Volcano Girls." However, internal conflicts led to members leaving, and by 1998, only Louise Post remained.

Post continued with new members, releasing "Resolver" in 2000, but the band's momentum slowed. Veruca Salt went on hiatus in 2012, and during this time, Post and Gordon mended their friendship. The original lineup reunited in 2013, releasing "Ghost Notes" in 2015. The band actively supports various causes but lost master recordings in the 2008 Universal Studios fire.

Despite setbacks, Veruca Salt persists. In 2022, Louise Post released demos from the late '90s, and she plans to release a solo album in 2023. The band remains a resilient force in the ever-changing landscape of rock music.