The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up was a five-piece band formed in 1997 in Oakland, California. Named after a high school friend of the band, their highly textured sound spans the range from indie to post-rock. They have released three full lengths on Absolutely Kosher Records. The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up has recorded with Christopher Walla of Death Cab for Cutie and Xiu Xiu. As of 2006, the band is on hiatus. Paul Gonzenbach is currently releasing albums under his own name. Noah Blumberg is in the duo Meanest Man Contest.
Members Paul Gonzenbach - guitar, vocals, piano Ryan Craven - drums Frankie Koeller - bass Sikwaya Condon - guitar (1997-2001) Noah Blumberg - guitar (2001–Present) Ian Connelly - guitar (2000–Present)
Discography
Albums It's Winter Here (March, 2001) Homemade Drugs (October, 2002) Picks Us Apart (July, 2005)
EPs Self-Titled CD-EP (1999) It's Winter Somewhere (2001) Burning Flag (Self-Released Tour EP, (2002)
Splits Split 7" with Wussom Pow (September, 2002) Split CD with Xiu Xiu (July, 2003) Split 7" with Meanest Man Contest (2003)
Compilation appearances Cool Beans issue # comp (Cool Beans, 2000) Tired of Standing Still (Highpoint Lowlife, 2001)
References
External links Official Site Pitchfork Media Reviews: debut EP, Homemade Drugs, Insound Xiu Xiu split, Picks Us Apart [ AllMusic] Absolutely Kosher Records Paul Gonzenbach homepage