Strapping Fieldhands, an American indie rock band based in Philadelphia, was first active between 1991 and 1997. Their first live performance was as a three-piece opening act for The Frogs. Strapping Fieldhands released their debut EP, The Demiurge, in 1991 and followed it with Stacey Donnelley the next year. They gained significant traction through extensive touring with notable acts such as Guided by Voices, Pavement, and V-3. Their first full-length album, Discus, was released in 1994 under Omphalos Records. Subsequent albums included Wattle & Daub (1996) and The Third Kingdom (2002). The band's discography also features the compilation Gobs On The Midway - Singles 1991-95, which was released in 1996. Strapping Fieldhands are associated with the Siltbreeze label and the American lo-fi psych scene.
