Jan 30 2007
Guster - One Man Wrecking Machine
I'm feeling a bit better, but still pretty weak (err, … make that weaker than usual). For that reason, although I'm gonna post a music clip, I'm gonna let Wikipedia do most of the explaining for the uninitiated. To wit:
Guster is an alternative rock band (sometimes classified as jangle pop), originally formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1991 by members Ryan Miller, Adam Gardner, and Brian Rosenworcel. Joe Pisapia has since joined.
Guster is often recognized for their choice of instruments during their earlier years: two members playing acoustic guitars and one member playing drums and various percussion. Rosenworcel added to Guster's unique sound with a combination of bongos, cymbals, and other drums, playing live shows using only his bare hands. Gardner would sometimes play a downtuned guitar as a bass instrument. Guster's sound is also defined by their vocal harmonies, with both Miller and Gardner singing lead vocals on different songs; in songs such as "What You Wish For" and "Happier," the two members sing different lyrics simultaneously.
Guster released their fifth full length studio album, "Ganging Up on the Sun," in June, 2006. This is their first single from that album, "One Man Wrecking Machine." It's a great song from a great band, and a really cool video.
Guster - One Man Wrecking Machine
This video is amazing.
The simplicity and the sophistication really highlight the light, happy tone of the song.
Guster is an amazing band, and this is an amazing video.