Cotton Mather (band)

Cotton Mather is an American rock band from Austin, Texas, founded by Robert Harrison in 1990. Although the group started out as an experimental duo featuring guitar and cello, they evolved into a four-piece rock group with a sound centered around guitars and vocal harmonies. The group was initially active from 1990 to 2003, but returned from a nine-year hiatus in 2012 and have been active ever since. They have drawn comparisons to the Beatles, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Squeeze, and Guided by Voices. In his 2007 book, Shake Some Action, John Borack rated the Kontiki album at number 26 of his Top 200 Power Pop Albums of all time, comparing the album to Revolver-era Beatles, Big Star, and The Apples in Stereo. NME suggested Cotton Mather might be "the most exciting guitar pop band since Supergrass."

This article is about a rock band. For the 17th century Puritan minister, see Cotton Mather.
Cotton Mather
OriginAustin, Texas, USA
GenresRock, pop, experimental
Years active1991–2003, 2012–present
LabelsELM Records, Copper Records, Rainbow Quartz, The Star Apple Kingdom
Members
  • Robert Harrison
  • Whit Williams
  • Darin Murphy
Past members
  • Nat Shelton
  • Wendy March
  • Owen McMahon
  • Matt Hovis
  • Greg Thibeaux
  • George Reiff
  • Dana Myzer
  • Josh Gravelin
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