GUNK

Bio:

..Randy W.. writes, sings, plays synth and provides beverages as needed.

Here's a 2007 review of some Gunk Songs:

I was recently reviewed in the "Criminally Overlooked" article written by Julian at Icomposition.com. Here's what he had to say:

"Now, theGranz is an artist that I love. Well he has a brother, gunk who is making some really great, adventurous music. I first heard about gunk when Matt (theGranz), posted a very cool music video called "Midnight Drive", featuring gunk and his other brother Darryl (inside joke there, all you fans of 80s and 90s TV!). But I really loved the music to this video, and I began to click away, and I became hooked. "She Walked Inside" is just some cool, trippy music with great beats and synths. Very David Bowie/Brian Eno-ish, Heroes-esque type of music.

He's always experimenting. ALWAYS. And as you know, I really dig that!

Then gunk'll take you for a loop with the solemn and beautiful "Piano Song".

"Truckstop Rodeo" is some good ol' angry rock and roll with a political twist. I love it.

For another loud and brash tune, check out the excellent "Turn Out The Lights".

"Llano" takes a walk down the Floyd side, but what a trip! Gunk's a master at soundscapes!

"Fencing Accident" is another great journey into the weird and unique. This one is reminiscent of Stan Ridgway from his Wall of Voodoo days.

Since I am a big Brian Eno and David Bowie fan, I was drawn to "From A Cloud", and "Felt Tip Marker". They just remind me of a period from these two artists that was so creative and original. If you listen to Lodger, Low and Heroes today, they still hold up. I think Gunk's music will withstand the test of time too."

Thank you Julian! His article can be read online at Icompositions.com
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Member Since:

April 24, 2005

Members:

Randy Wentzel - Vocals, Synth, Song Writing, Bass, Guitar, fx,

Influences:

Legendary Pink Dots
Pink Floyd
Gary Numan
Donovan
Radiohead
Tubeway Army
The Black Heart Procession
Melvins
Killing Joke
Slint
Pulp
Skinny Puppy
Kraftwerk
Tear Garden
Pixies
Swell
Ministry
It's a Beautiful Day
Mr. Bungle
Guided By Voices
David Bowie
Faith No More
The Meters
Magnetic Fields
Sleep
They Might Be Giants
Bjork
Beta Band
Project Pitchfork
Minders
Talking Heads
Al Green
Brian Eno
Lee Hazelwood
Velvet Acid Christ
Beatles
Depeche Mode
Tom Waits
Cocteau Twins
Bauhaus
Edward Ka Spel
Beach Boys
Shellac
King Missile
Johnny Cash
Devo
Sly and the Family Stone
Milk Cult
3 Mile Pilot
Funker Vogt
Primus
Ladytron
Jesus Lizard
Snog
Tricky
Bjork
ohgr

Sounds Like:

Post-punk psychedelic synth rock