Alex Minoff

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Alex Minoff is an American musician from Pennsylvania who is known for his work with the groups Golden, Weird War, and Extra-Golden.

Though coming from an independent (or "underground") rock 'n' roll tradition, Minoff plays Kenyan Benga music in Extra-Golden, which also includes a drummer and singer-guitarist from Kenya. Such blending of international styles is a trademark of Minoff's compositions.

He is typically a guitarist/singer but is also credited as playing drums on the Weird War record If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bite 'Em.

Minof also played as a session man and/or collaborationist with other previously established groups, such as The Make-Up (on their lp/cd Untouchable Sound - Live!), Ted Leo, Royal Trux, and Six Finger Satellite. He also is featured in a group called Mistle-Tones who compose holiday music.

Minoff often plays a Gibson Firebird guitar.

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Golden

  • Apollo Stars (National) (2002)
  • Golden Summer (Slowdime) (2000)
  • Super GOLDEN Original Movement (Slowdime) (1999)
  • Here comes the Golden Fuzz (Slowdime) (1997)

[edit] The Make-Up

Main article: Make-Up discography

[edit] Weird War

Main article: Weird War discography

[edit] Studio albums

  • Weird War (Drag City) (2002)
  • I Suck on that Emotion (as Scene Creamers) (Drag City) (2003)
  • If You Can't Beat 'Em, Bite 'Em (Drag City) (2004)
  • Illuminated by the Light (Drag City) (2005)

[edit] DVD / Video

[edit] Extra-Golden

  • Oyot-Oyot System (Thrill Jockey) (2006)