The Johnnie Squizzercrow Experiment are
historically somewhat akin to Fleetwood Mac. Not at all in the musical sense,
but with a core membership of Bass and Drums as the mainstay of the band. They
are now, after 6 years of existence, in their 6th incarnation;
having been through several singers and guitarists who normally last on average
around 18 months.
Currently consisting of Johnnie
Squizzercrow on Bass, Lynn on Drums and D on Guitar, they have auditioned
several vocalists, but have so far been unable to find anyone suitable. Not
wanting to rest on their laurels, they have kept themselves busy writing dozens
of instrumental songs. 16 of which appear on this album. Some of the songs on
the album were originally released with vocals, but have now been arranged for
their instrumental set. They have now been in their “Instrumental phase” for
about a year and already have almost enough songs to record another album, but
are still scouting the horizon for any other singer who might have the courage
and attitude to join them.
Their music is described as
politically-tinged post-punk and reggae, but they have quite a unique sound
that makes them stand out among the kind of bands they are generally put on the
bill with. As an instrumental band, their punk attitude to life is currently
somewhat subdued, but at least they can now play some afternoon festivals
without outraging the parents of young kids!
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