Stratospheerius - Headspace (CD)
Led by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, Stratospheerius unleashes this collection of songs onto the world. Hot on the heals of their acclaimed CD, Live Wires, Headspace brings the band’s live energy into the studio. Vocal rock anthems like New Material, Old Ghosts and Today is Tommorrow shout alongside ripping instrumentals. From the bluegrass punk of Gutterpunk Blues, to the psychedelic roller coaster ride of Mental Floss, and the bigger and louder sequel to the Heavy Metal Hora Heavy Shtettle II, co-written by legendary guitarist Alex Skolnick. The disc also features a unique cover of The Police Driven to Tears. This CD is filled with memorable hooks alongside the death-defying instrumental jams the group has built its reputation on. Influences range from Zappa and Zeppelin to Dave Matthews, to Radiohead, to Jeff Beck, to Beck. Go ahead. Take the ride….
“If the violin has a future in rock and jazz, it is with Joe Deninzon” - Relix Magazine
“Fleshing out the Stratospheerius sound are: Out of This World strings, sultry guitar, rumbling basslines, frantic drumming, and celebratory vocals that enunciate lyrical outlines of life. The songs are gripping and energetic… Insistent melodies made compelling by the violin passion.” -Matt Howarth, Soniccuriosity.com
“…a frenzied mélange of alt-bluegrass, progressive rock, jazz fusion and funkabilly, with shades of neo-hippie 90’s and space rock for good measure. If Bela Fleck and Frank Zappa had a love child in outer space, it might grow up to sound like these guys do.” - Coolcleveland.com
Tracks:
- 1. New Material
- 2. Old Ghosts
- 3. Sold Out
- 4. Today Is Tomorrow
- 5. Mental Floss
- 6. Gutterpunk Blues
- 7. Driven To Tears
- 8. Yulia
- 9. Lond Rd.
- 10. Heavy Shtettle Part II: Heavier Shtettle
Format: CD
Artist: Stratospheerius
Release Date: March 2, 2007