The Tie That Binds

1997-present

indie rock emo

The Tie That Binds (originally known as Badger) formed in Houston in late 1993. After releasing a series of singles and compilation tracks on Abridged Records and Justice Records, the band signed with Onefoot Records and released their full-length debut, Slowly Sinking Under, in 1997. Known for their energetic live shows, they toured extensively throughout the U.S., sharing stages with acts like Jimmy Eat World, Converge, and Boy Sets Fire. The band maintained close ties to Houston's underground scene, with a longstanding partnership with fellow local act Blueprint.

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Slowly Sinking Under (1996)

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  1. Remote
  2. Paycheck
  3. Crankcase
  4. Stringcutters
  5. We're Feeding From The Bottom
  6. Down
  7. So Far, So Long
  8. Chalkboard
  9. Ask The Idiots
  10. 409
  11. One Good Reason
  12. There Is No Rest

Adding Machine (1998)

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  1. Adding Machine
  2. Steven In The Mix
  3. Untitled

Half Past Heroes (2001)

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  1. Indecision
  2. Skipping Louise
  3. After 6, 7, 13
  4. Complete The Puzzle
  5. Saturday
  6. Half Past Hero
  7. Directions
  8. All Out Of Luck
  9. No Excuse For This Behavior
  10. The Bluest One You Know

Identify Yourself (2017)

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Recorded at Affordable Sounds Studios in Austin, TX 2003.

  1. Identify Yourself
  2. Tilt

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