The Gunga Din was an American rock band, formed in 1998 in New York City. Featuring vocalist Siobhan Duffy, guitarist/vocalist Bill Bronson, bassist Chris Pravdica, drummer Jim Sclavunos, and keyboardist Maria Zastrow, the band released two albums, Introducing: The Gunga Gin and Glitterati, in 1999 and 2000, respectively.[1] Its members came from a diverse musical background, playing in the bands such as God Is My Co-Pilot, Swans, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.[4]
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| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1998–2000 |
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Described as a "New York-style art rock band,"[2] The Gunga Din combined a Farfisa organ and psychedelic music-inspired drumming.[1] Its debut album was described as "an equal blend of post-punk and new wave" with occasional psychobilly influences[4] and was compared to the works of the bands such as the Doors, X and Suicide.[3] The band's second studio album also drew comparisons to the works of PJ Harvey and The Velvet Underground.[5]
Band members edit
- Siobhan Duffy – vocals, drums
- Bill Bronson – guitar, vocals
- Chris Pravdica – bass guitar
- Jim Sclavunos – drums
- Maria Zastrow – keyboards
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Introducing: The Gunga Din (1999)
- Glitterati (2000)
Other releases
- Your Glitter Never Dulls (2000)[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c Wilson, MacKenzie. "The Gunga Din". AllMusic. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ a b Jacks, Kelso (31 January 2000). "The Gunga Din - Glitterati". CMJ. 61 (651): 22.
- ^ a b Powers, Ann (March 26, 1999). "Pop and Jazz Guide". The New York Times. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ a b Zupko,Sarah. "The Gunga Din, Introducing The Gunga Din; Scarnella". PopMatters. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Stanton, Swihart. "The Gunga Din - Glitterati". AllMusic. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ Mernagh, Matt (January 31, 2000). "Gunga Din - Your Glitter Never Dulls". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
External links edit
- The Gunga Din discography at Discogs