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Codeine (band)

Codeine is an American indie rock band formed in 1989 in New York City. They released two full-length albums—Frigid Stars LP in 1990 and The White Birch in 1994.[1] Although the group broke up in 1994 shortly after the release of The White Birch, their subdued and melancholic style helped pioneer the then-nascent slowcore subgenre of indie rock.[2][3][4][5] Codeine has since reunited on two occasions: the first for a handful of shows in 2012, and a second time for a series of shows in New York City and Los Angeles in 2023.[6][7]

Codeine

New York City, United States

  • 1989–1994
  • 2012
  • 2023

(1990), Glitterhouse

Frigid Stars LP

(1994), Sub Pop[1]

The White Birch

Dessau (2022; recorded June 1992), [14]

The Numero Group

Official Codeine site, full discography, lyrics, etc.

Semi-official Codeine site, full discography, lyrics, etc. – new host

Codeine biography on SubPop's website

Codeine entry on Allmusic website

Codeine entry on TrouserPress website

Web site for former guitarist Chris Brokaw

Web site for former drummer Doug Scharin