Oh my gosh these guys are awesome. The Screaming Headless Torsos (SHT) formed in 1989. Originating with one of the most inventive guitarists David "Fuze" Fiuczynski, one of the most pitch-accurate and soulful singers Dean Bowman, and who I consider to be the greatest drummer in the world Jojo Mayer, SHT literally took off in 1995 with their release of 1995. From there on out, Paris, London, Madrid, Tokyo, and any other major city you can name were canceling shows at their popular venues to accomodate these guys... talk about star-power. Since the release of 1995 though, they've fallen off the map. Jojo has gone on to win Best Drummer of the Year awards and form his own jazz-fusion group, Nerve (also in the above video (Nerve's website)), that has a dedicated slot at a nightclub in New York City. I have no idea what Bowman is doing, but he is no longer touring with SHT. Fuze, however, has not abandoned his brainchild and continues to amaze and freak with his unorthodox arrangements and ridiculous effects.
1995 deserves a 4.6/5. Favorite tracks: Vinnie, Word to Herb, Blue In Green (a Miles Davis cover, but I only realized it when Bowman's melody kicked in), Hope, and Something (a The Beatles cover).
Someone asked me today what is my favorite song ever. I've always had favorites, but one masterpiece has always towered over every other. Enjoy.
Best, Jonathan
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I actually liked that jazz song! Wooo.
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