2 is an American indie rock band that originated in Portland, Oregon in 1996 and consisting of Neil Gust (guitar and vocals), Gilly Ann Hanner (bass, backing vocals; later to be replaced by Jim Talstra) and Paul Pulvirenti (drums).
[2]The band quickly picked up where Heatmiser left off, with songs on their debut album No Memory that echoed the sound and feel of Mic City Sons.
No Memory quickly earned the band praise for its melodic hooks and finely crafted songs.
The A-side, titled "Allistair Chestnut", is a song about falling for someone who is more interested in 'playing the field' than a relationship.
The band's first full album, No Memory, was released within months of the "Allistair Chestnut" 7".
The song, titled "Who's Behind the Door", features former bandmate Elliott Smith on guitar and keyboards, and John Moen (currently of The Decemberists) on drums.