Disconnected

by The Buzzhorn

Overview

The Buzzhorn's first venture on a major label, Disconnected would've been a massive hit in 1992. That's to take nothing away from the music; the psychedelic grunge that the band offers up is a catchy and heady brew on its own. But from their Alice in Chains harmonies to the Soundgarden-esque riffing, the Buzzhorn shamelessly take from the best and aren't afraid to sound exactly like their favorite bands. And that's fine; with so many imitators trying to utilize this sound without giving themselves away, they often forget the anthemic choruses and solid hooks that the Buzzhorn bring in spades. A perfect example is "Out of My Hands," a fantastic track that pivots on the shimmering distortion of guitarist Bert Zweber while singer Ryan Mueller roars with his husky, drug-addled drawl. Here they display a keen ear for keeping the song moving, never relying on any one riff or hook for too long. They can be sludgy and depressive, they can be desperately optimistic, they can even pull off an acoustic ballad ("Come See Me") without falling into power ballad territory. With so many artists bashing away at their instruments with a dull throb, it is certainly nice to hear a band that uses distortion for something more than dramatic flourishes or mindless chugging. There are certainly more original and progressive albums to come out of 2002, but for pure adrenalized riff rock, the Buzzhorn deliver the goods. ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	08/06/2002
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678354823

Tracks

1. To Live Again
2. Ordinary
3. Satisfied
4. Pinned to the Ground
5. Out of My Hands
6. Isn't This Great
7. Disconnected
8. Come See Me
9. Rhino
10. Waste of a Man
11. Carry Me Home
12. Holy Man

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Buzzhorn   Primary Artist
Howard Benson   Keyboards
Todd Joseph   Bass
David Mergen   Cello
Ryan Mueller   Vocals
Ron Anderson   Voices
Jeff Hamilton   Guitar (Electric),Guitar
Roberto Bueno   Drums
Mark Robertson   Violin
Bert Zweber   Guitar

Technical Credits

Gersh   Drum Technician
Steve Russell   Guitar Technician
Chris Lord-Alge   Mixing
Howard Benson   Producer
The Buzzhorn   Composer,Photo Concept
Scott Schwebel   Design,Digital Imagery
Craig Rosen   Project Administrator
Drum Fetish   Drum Technician
Mike Magestro   Design
Murray Atkinson   Pro-Tools
Martie Muhoberac   Project Coordinator
Jason Lader   Pro-Tools
John Rubeli   A&R
Mike Plotnikoff   Pro-Tools,Engineer
Deborah Lurie   Synthesizer Programming,String Arrangements
Eric Miller   Assistant Engineer
Jeff Hamilton   Engineer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Simon Bundy   Assistant Engineer
Jeremy Thomas   Assistant Engineer
Jim Herrington   Photography