Godzuki was an American

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, United States, together between 1993 and 1999.

History

The band was formed in 1991 by Erika Hoffmann (vocals, bass guitar, Farfisa organ, also of His Name Is Alive,

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), Chris "Crispy" Fachini (lead guitar, bass guitar also of

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, Teach Me Tiger,

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, and Rocket 455), Dion Fischer (guitar, Moog, also of

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, Infinity People, F' ke Blood, Tranzistors,

, Wildbunch, and

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), and Scott Michalski (drums).Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 770 They described their music as 'science rock'.Pahres, Heather
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, retrieved 2011-06-25 The band's debut release was the "Toast" single in 1995. After two further singles, they released debut album ''Trail of the Lonesome Pine'' in 1996 on March Records, produced by

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Warren Defever Warren Defever (first name often spelled Warn; born April 30, 1969) is a musician and producer, originally from Livonia, Michigan, and now based in Detroit. He is most known for his chameleonic project His Name Is Alive, though he is active in num ...

, and Matthew Smith.Phares, Heather
Godzuki Biography
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, retrieved 2011-06-25 They followed this with the ''Free Wade'' EP, featuring Wade the Free Jazz Saxophonist. The band released a second album, ''Your Future'' in 1998. It was produced by

, with cover art by Teen Beat's Mark Robinson.

Discography

Albums

*''Trail of the Lonesome Pine'' (1996), March *''Your Future'' (1998), March

EPs

*"First One" (1994), demo / (1998) Time Stereo *''Free Wade'' (1997), Go Sonic/Time Stereo

Singles

*"Toast" (1995), March *"12 Inch Dance Mix" (1995), Binavsic - split 7-inch single with Asha Vida *"Poinsettia" (1996), March *"Les Temps de L'Amour" (1998), Disques Twist Pop - split 7-inch single with

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*"Your Future b/w Our Bears Electric?" (1999), Motorway

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Godzuki Alternative rock groups from Michigan