After seven years slaving away with numerous demos, EPs and countless live shows, the Washington, D.C based rock band Gist has its first full-length album, "Art is Now Human," now out on Red Stapler Records. Undoubtedly th... more »e band?s best work to date, "Art is Now Human" will turn heads upon its release with accessibility and originality. Mixing more elements than one can list; each track of the album takes you to a different, unexpected, but very satisfying place. Truly, Gist is in a category all their own. The new album features 11 tracks about personal introspection and observation of the daily life we live."Art is Now Human" takes a fresher approach to the art of rock music in an era where rock is in need of a wake-up call. The CD also contains a video for the song "Scalpel Please."« less
After seven years slaving away with numerous demos, EPs and countless live shows, the Washington, D.C based rock band Gist has its first full-length album, "Art is Now Human," now out on Red Stapler Records. Undoubtedly the band?s best work to date, "Art is Now Human" will turn heads upon its release with accessibility and originality. Mixing more elements than one can list; each track of the album takes you to a different, unexpected, but very satisfying place. Truly, Gist is in a category all their own. The new album features 11 tracks about personal introspection and observation of the daily life we live."Art is Now Human" takes a fresher approach to the art of rock music in an era where rock is in need of a wake-up call. The CD also contains a video for the song "Scalpel Please."
Sean R. Gates | Dahlgren, VA United States | 03/04/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first time I heard Gist, in 1995, I knew I had stumbled onto something special. I went to almost all their gigs in the small Virginia town where, through a strange chance of fate, I went to college with Nayan Bhula and Jennifer Moentmann (the bassist at the time). I'd never heard anything like Gist.The amazing thing in the past eight years has been following the band and seeing their style grow and mature with each successive recording. I thought they were better than anything on the radio even in '95, and they've come a long way since then. I just picked up "Art Is Now Human" on Saturday and I've listened to it about five times in two days. This is my new favorite CD. If you like good rock n' roll, or just good music in general, definitely check this out."
Fresh DC Sound
Daniel H. Fink | 11/13/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's great to hear an album that strays off the beaten path. It's even better to hear an album that abandons the path altogether to slash and burn it's way through a diverse musical landscape thus creating their own path. That's exactly what this DC band does. From the trombone/drum machine driven commentary on urban life of "Observationalist" to the high octane indie rock/punk driven "Ben Choida," this album covers a broad spectrum of music in it's own unique style."
Above Average DC band
P. Cook | Washington, DC | 10/16/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Good band, and solid album. If you're into indie rock, like Fugazzi and Dismemberment Plan, you should like Gist."
DC Indie Rock
P. Cook | Washington, DC | 10/15/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great album, Great look, Great production, Great bonus Video. This album has something for everyone. If you're looking for interspective lyrics, hard rocking, strange, and emotional songs, this is the album of 2002. I really hope the right set of ears listens to this album, because with this being a debut (for the most part) these guys have loads of potential. With this album, Gist has explored areas of rock that haven't been tapped into. They truly have a unique and genuine sound, so do yourself a favor and get the album."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
