Gastr del Sol "The Serpentine Similar" Lady Gaga "Mayhem" Over that time

Over that time

these diverse influences contributed to the unique blend of styles Chaz weaves into his work

The album's title Animositisomina is a palindrome made of the word "animosity" spelled without the final letter and both forward and backward

semi-comic take on the zombie apocalypse genre

Blue Cheer

Gastr del Sol "The Serpentine Similar" Lady Gaga "Mayhem" Over that timeBastro was being reborn, with Grubbs on guitars, keyboards and vocals and Brown on bass. Playing in duo format opened up sound and intention, leaving the need for speed (and the stock in rock) out, while letting in an expanse of brooding, droning acoustic space that highlighted the songs serpentine shapes. This was something so radically different as to require a new calling card: henceforth, Gastr del Sol