Description
Tunnel Vision is the debut album by the American funk rock band The Channelsurfers, released on Organic Records in November 1997, a Pamplin Music label, manufactured and distributed in the US by Pamplin Music Corp. The album was produced by band member Tim Bushong, formerly of Lovewar. Mixed by J.R. McNeely at Sound Kitchen in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Channelsurfers feature Jason Brown on vocals; Tim Bushong on guitar, trombone, and backing vocals; Jon Hill on bass; and Lance Hill on drums and percussion. The album also features guest musicians Ron VonGunten on keyboards, Dan Willig on congas and percussion, and Mark Albright (track 3) and Nate Shoemaker (track 7) on trumpet.
Remember ‘Soak Your Brain‘ by Love War back in ’93? Well, Tim Bushong, after a few years away from the limelight, has returned to the scene with a whole new line up and sound in the form of The Channel Surfers. ‘Tunnel Vision’, the band’s debut album, is a rich and diverse blend of sonic intensity; ranging from laid back funk influenced tones, through to full on, in your face rap-core… sometimes even within the same piece. Deftly produced and executed, the listener is left without any doubt as to The Surfers’ proficient execution of the material contained herein. Variety is the spice of life, so the saying goes; I cannot help but feel, however, that with such an eclectic influence being incorporated within their sound, the Surfers are spreading themselves a tad thin in terms of identity. This small quibble aside, ‘Tunnel Vision’ stands as a fine set of well crafted and thoroughly enjoyable compositions. [Alex Figgis, Cross Rhythms, June 1999]
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CD tracklist:
01. Strength – 4:20
02. So Far Away – 4:46
03. C.T.C. – 3:55
04. Masquerade – 3:22
05. Without You – 3:32
06. Something More – 4:35
07. Lonely Guy – 5:26
08. The Sounds – 2:59
09. The Stone – 3:34
10. Like Job – 3:43
11. Candle – 3:29
12. I.4.N.I. – 7:13
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Organic Records.
AREA 312 Rock & Metal Vodcast. S3. Ep. 6 (Recording Date: March 18, 2023): Tim Bushong Interview! (Lovewar / Channelsurfers)
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