Featured Track 1993 thru 1997
The “Feature Track” page is an index of one featured track from each of the official SlowBurn Records projects, 1993 thru 1997.
“Sea of Tranquility” from Sun Zoom Spark’s Alpha Jerk (1997)
“Sea of Tranquility” was a track that was initially intended as a demo for the upcoming Slightly Fantastic recording sessions in 1998. The song was never picked up by the band, nor was it ever performed live with Sun Zoom Spark. Eric Johnson – all instruments and vocals
“Louisiana” from Sun Zoom Spark’s The Red Planets (1996)
“Louisiana” is sentimental lost-love song, recorded in Tucson Arizona, in fall 1996. The song features a trombone solo by drummer Bryan Kohl and while SZS never performed this song live, it remains a favorite in the Sun Zoom Spark catalog. Eric Johnson – vocals, guitar, bass; Bryan Kohl – drums, vocals, trombone.
“Two Flames” from Otto Terrorist’s Serpent Finds The Moon (1996)
“Two Flames” was recorded in Tucson in summer 1996. What’s it is about? We have no idea. Otto Terrorist – all instruments and vocals
“Soul Patch” from Sun Zoom Spark’s Transmissions From Satellites Volume I
“Soul Patch” is a featured song from the “Transmissions…” project, originally recorded in 1995. Recorded in Madison Wisconsin, “Soul Patch” features Steve Goetz – bass, and Eric Johnson – drums, guitar and synthesizer
“Clementine” from Sun Zoom Spark’s Against The Giant (1995)
“Clementine” was the last song to be recorded for Sun Zoom Spark’s debut effort, “Against The Giant.”The neighbor decided to start his motorcycle during the guitar solo at the end, so it was left in for effect. Eric Johnson – vocals, guitar; Steve Goetz – bass; Bryan Kohl – drums
“Dad’s Dope” from Work’s self-titled release (1994)
“Dad’s Dope” was originally called “Dats Dope” but after a late night rehearsal, “Dats” sounded more like “Dad’s” and the better name stuck. Recorded in 1994 in Madison Wisconsin, showcases the power of the Works power-trio with some choice samples from Days Of Our Lives soap-opera. Steve Goetz- bass; Eric Johnson – guitar; Jason Goetz – drums
“Hard” from Blue Ruin’s self-titled release
“Hard” was recorded at singer Todd Streicher’s studio in Madison Wisconsin in 1993 during a rehearsal. Its was featured on the self-titled debut and is the only recording of the song known to exist. The song represents a general shift toward harder, more riff-orientated music that came to dominate the band’s final stage. Todd Streicher – vocals; Peter Streicher – guitar; Eric Johnson – guitar; Steve Goetz – bass; Jason Goetz – drums
“There and Back” from Synesthesia’s New Land (1993)
“There and Back” was written for Blue Ruin’s second-stage Brave Sun in 1993. This version was recorded as a demo in Madison Wisconsin. Eric Johnson – all instruments and vocals.
“Isthmus” from Synesthesia’s Tone Poem (1993)
“Isthmus” was a part of the compilation project Tone Poem that bought together odds and ends from 1992-1993. Recorded in 1993 in Madison Wisconsin, its origins are lost to the mist of time. Eric Johnson – guitar
