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'''Eyes Adrift''' (known in Australia as '''Bud, Curt & Krist''') was a three-piece [[rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (bands)|supergroup]] consisting of [[Krist Novoselic]] (bass guitar, formerly of [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]), [[Curt Kirkwood]] (guitar and lead vocals, of [[Meat Puppets]]), and [[Bud Gaugh]] (drums, formerly of [[Sublime (band)|Sublime]] and [[Long Beach Dub Allstars]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/eyes_adrift|title=Eyes Adrift discography|website=RateYourMusic|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref> They released a [[Self-titled Album|self-titled album]] (see below) in 2002, which was a mixture of [[Punk rock|punk]], [[grunge]], and [[Country music|country]], taking all of their previous backgrounds and putting them together.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-eyes-adrift-125770.html|title=Album: Eyes Adrift|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-GB}}</ref> They toured the [[United States]] in mid-2002.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/eyes-adrift-announce-u-s-tour/|title=EYES ADRIFT Announce U.S. Tour|date=2002-08-22|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mark-guarino.com/chicago-daily-herald/547-eyes-adrift-play-schubas-tonight|title=Eyes Adrift play Schuba’s tonight|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}</ref> They later broke up in 2003, after their [[Debut|debut album]] flopped. Kirkwood and Gaugh went on to form [[Volcano (supergroup)|Volcano]]. The album is currently out of print.
'''Eyes Adrift''' (known in Australia as '''Bud, Curt & Krist''') was a three-piece [[rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (bands)|supergroup]] consisting of [[Krist Novoselic]] (bass guitar, formerly of [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]), [[Curt Kirkwood]] (guitar and lead vocals, of [[Meat Puppets]]), and [[Bud Gaugh]] (drums, formerly of [[Sublime (band)|Sublime]] and [[Long Beach Dub Allstars]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/eyes_adrift|title=Eyes Adrift discography|website=RateYourMusic|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref> They released a [[Self-titled Album|self-titled album]] (see below) in 2002, which was a mixture of [[Punk rock|punk]], [[grunge]], and [[Country music|country]], taking all of their previous backgrounds and putting them together.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-eyes-adrift-125770.html|title=Album: Eyes Adrift|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-GB}}</ref> They toured the [[United States]] in mid-2002.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/eyes-adrift-announce-u-s-tour/|title=EYES ADRIFT Announce U.S. Tour|date=2002-08-22|work=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mark-guarino.com/chicago-daily-herald/547-eyes-adrift-play-schubas-tonight|title=Eyes Adrift play Schuba’s tonight|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}</ref> They later broke up in 2003, after their [[Debut|debut album]] flopped. Kirkwood and Gaugh went on to form the supergroup band known as [[Volcano (supergroup)|Volcano]]. The album is currently out of print. Novoselic went on to record songs with [[Foo Fighters]] and become a [[Political Activist|political activist]] in [[Seattle, Washington.]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/nirvana-bassist-turns-politician|title=Nirvana Bassist Turns Politician|work=Clash Magazine|access-date=2018-07-24|language=en}}</ref>


In [[Australia]], there was another group called "Eyes Adrift", and rather than pay to license that name, the trio called the band and album "Bud, Curt & Krist".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vishkhanna.com/tag/eyes-adrift/|title=Eyes Adrift {{!}} Kreative Kontrol|website=vishkhanna.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref>
In [[Australia]], there was another group called "Eyes Adrift", and rather than pay to license that name, the trio called the band and album "Bud, Curt & Krist".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vishkhanna.com/tag/eyes-adrift/|title=Eyes Adrift {{!}} Kreative Kontrol|website=vishkhanna.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-24}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:18, 24 July 2018

Eyes Adrift
OriginUnited States
GenresCowpunk, Alternative rock, Alternative Country,
Years active2002–2003
LabelsSpinART Records
Past membersKrist Novoselic
Curt Kirkwood
Bud Gaugh

Eyes Adrift (known in Australia as Bud, Curt & Krist) was a three-piece rock supergroup consisting of Krist Novoselic (bass guitar, formerly of Nirvana), Curt Kirkwood (guitar and lead vocals, of Meat Puppets), and Bud Gaugh (drums, formerly of Sublime and Long Beach Dub Allstars).[1] They released a self-titled album (see below) in 2002, which was a mixture of punk, grunge, and country, taking all of their previous backgrounds and putting them together.[2] They toured the United States in mid-2002.[3][4] They later broke up in 2003, after their debut album flopped. Kirkwood and Gaugh went on to form the supergroup band known as Volcano. The album is currently out of print. Novoselic went on to record songs with Foo Fighters and become a political activist in Seattle, Washington.[5]

In Australia, there was another group called "Eyes Adrift", and rather than pay to license that name, the trio called the band and album "Bud, Curt & Krist".[6]

Discography

Self-titled album

Eyes Adrift
Studio album by
Eyes Adrift
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2002
Recorded2001/2002
GenreRock
Length58:59
LabelspinART
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [7]
Trouser Press(favorable) [8]

Eyes Adrift (Bud, Curt & Krist in Australia), the band's only album, was released on September 24, 2002.[9] "Alaska" was the album's only single, released on March 3, 2003 in the UK.[10]

On the cover of the Australian version of the album, the band members' faces were reordered to accord with the title.

Track listing

  1. "Sleight of Hand" – 4:11
  2. "Alaska" – 2:51
  3. "Inquiring Minds" – 2:46
  4. "Untried" – 3:56
  5. "Blind Me" – 4:01
  6. "Dottie Dawn & Julie Jewel" – 3:04
  7. "Solid" – 3:37
  8. "Pyramids" – 5:13
  9. "Telescope" – 4:06
  10. "Slow Race" – 5:00
  11. "What I Said" – 4:34
  12. "Pasted" – 15:33

"Inquiring Minds" is dedicated to JonBenét Ramsey.

The Japanese edition of the album, released on January 29, 2003 includes two additional tracks; "Son of Pasted" (also known as "The Jerk") and "The Cup & The Lip".

"Alaska" single

The CD single to "Alaska", released on December 2, 2003 includes the tracks: "The Jerk" and "The Cup & the Lip".[11]

Personnel

Novoselic sings lead on "Inquiring Minds", "Dottie Dawn & Julie Jewel" and "Pasted"[14], while Kirkwood handles the rest of the lead vocals.[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ "Eyes Adrift discography". RateYourMusic. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  2. ^ "Album: Eyes Adrift". The Independent. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  3. ^ "EYES ADRIFT Announce U.S. Tour". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2002-08-22. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  4. ^ "Eyes Adrift play Schuba's tonight". Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  5. ^ "Nirvana Bassist Turns Politician". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  6. ^ "Eyes Adrift | Kreative Kontrol". vishkhanna.com. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  7. ^ O'Neill, Brian (2002-09-24). "Eyes Adrift - Eyes Adrift". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
  8. ^ "Eyes Adrift". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
  9. ^ "Eyes Adrift". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  10. ^ Simpson, Dave (2003-01-10). "CD review: Eyes Adrift, Eyes Adrift". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  11. ^ "Eyes Adrift - Alaska". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  12. ^ "Los Jazz Vatos". www.losjazzvatos.com. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  13. ^ "John Plymale | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  14. ^ Luerssen, John D. (2002-08-27). "Novoselic Focuses on Eyes Adrift". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  15. ^ "Eyes Adrift: Eyes Adrift Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  16. ^ O'Callaghan, Bren. "BBC - Music - Review of Eyes Adrift - Eyes Adrift". Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  17. ^ "Riffstation". play.riffstation.com. Retrieved 2018-07-24.

External links

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