Ethel Meserve

**Ethel Meserve** was a Boston-based post-rock/indie band active in the late '90s and early 2000s, known for their brooding, dynamic sound blending intricate guitar textures with raw, emotive vocals. Formed by members Jim Carroll (guitar/vocals), Joe Propatier (bass), and Steve Gorman (drums), they carved out a niche in the underground scene with releases like *The Milton Abandonment* (2001) and *Sycamore* (1999), which fused Slint-inspired tension with introspective lyricism. Their catalog, including splits like *Onward Foster / Tamsen / Belated Blues* and experimental tracks like *Waltz of Gibraltar*, showcased a penchant for shifting rhythms and moody, narrative-driven compositions. Though they toured with acts like Shipping News and Cursive, the band dissolved quietly around 2003, leaving behind a cult following drawn to their anxious, cerebral take on post-hardcore.

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