OP8
Encyclopedia
OP8 is the musical collaboration of the multi-instrumentalist Lisa Germano
; Howe Gelb
, the man behind the rock band Giant Sand
; Joey Burns and John Convertino, who form the band Calexico together and have both been members of Giant Sand
.
The only album to be recorded by OP8 was Slush
. Critics acclaimed its experimental flourishes and great songwriting, although it was never destined to be a commercial success.
Lisa Germano
Lisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
; Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb
Howe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer based in Tucson, Arizona.-Projects:Gelb's approach to music is collaborative and he has recorded with a number of side projects...
, the man behind the rock band Giant Sand
Giant Sand
Giant Sand is an American rock band, based in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The name is shortened from the original Giant Sandworms, a reference to the creatures in the Dune books. Overseen by singer-songwriter Howe Gelb, its membership has shifted over the years—at times with each album...
; Joey Burns and John Convertino, who form the band Calexico together and have both been members of Giant Sand
Giant Sand
Giant Sand is an American rock band, based in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The name is shortened from the original Giant Sandworms, a reference to the creatures in the Dune books. Overseen by singer-songwriter Howe Gelb, its membership has shifted over the years—at times with each album...
.
The only album to be recorded by OP8 was Slush
Slush (album)
Slush is the 1997 debut album by OP8, a band formed from Lisa Germano, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, and Joey Burns and John Convertino of Calexico and Giant Sand. The album was released on Thirsty Ear and features covers of "Sand" by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood as well as "Round and Round" by Neil...
. Critics acclaimed its experimental flourishes and great songwriting, although it was never destined to be a commercial success.
Lineup
- Lisa GermanoLisa GermanoLisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
: Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Vocals - Howe GelbHowe GelbHowe Gelb is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer based in Tucson, Arizona.-Projects:Gelb's approach to music is collaborative and he has recorded with a number of side projects...
: Guitar, Piano, Vocals - Joey Burns: Bass, Cello, Guitar, Vocals
- John Convertino: Drums