The Serpentine Similar is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Gastr del Sol, released on June 1, 1993 by TeenBeat Records. The album was re-released by Drag City on June 16, 1997. Background Guitarist David Grubbs and drummer John McEntire had played together in the post-hardcore band Bastro with bassist Clark Johnson. When Johnson left Bastro in 1991 to attend law school, Bundy K. Brown joined and the group began writing new material, later documented as the instrumental live album Antlers: Live 1991. These songs were then reworked as quieter, acoustic versions for The Serpentine Similar as Bastro became Gastr del Sol. Track listing Personnel Adapted from The Serpentine Similar liner notes. Gastr del Sol Bundy K. Brown – instruments David Grubbs – instruments Additional musicians John McEntire – additional percussion Production and additional personnel Michael O'Bannon – cover art Brian Paulson – production, recording Release history References External links 1993 debut albums Gastr del Sol albums Albums produced by Brian Paulson Drag City (record label) albums TeenBeat Records albums