Common Language was an ethereal goth band from Seattle. Name is based on the Adrienne Rich poem "Dream of a Common Language." Formed 1989 by Char Easter (vocals, bass), Gretchen Wenner (guitar), and Mary Lake (guitar), "If Sonic Youth and Cocteau Twins borrowed Big Black's drum machine they might come out with a sloppier-sounding version of Common Language"--UW Daily. Signed w Blast First 1991. ... more