Album Notes

“There once was an American Van that set a course into the sunset. This is the music The Grasshoppers made inspired by their journey.” Christine S7C364

“American Van” by The Grasshoppers was produced by Rich Pagano (Fab Faux) Recorded on the mobile 8 track and at Cumberland Studios NYC. Mixed at Cumberland Studios. Often considered one of their most artistic ventures. Featuring The Grasshoppers: Marco Joachim, Jason Appleton, Chris Wilford, and Dave Hamburger.

HUH Magazine
Cree McCree

While OASIS and other contenders for England’s Next Big Thing duke it out, another British invasion is quietly being launched from the unlikely environs of New York City.
These Shimmering pop tunes often evince the singular charm of the early Beatles, while the gorgeously orchestrated “Under A Black Sun”—whose simple pivot line “Somebody turn the light on” implies a universe of subtext---is pure Sgt. Pepper. But “American Van” also knows its own hinky-tonk highways; “Saints In The Dark” pulls straight into Big Pink’s driveway, while “Love Safari” shoots curls with The Beach Boys. And only homeboys could pull off “king Of The Dudes” giddy misogyny: “I’m the hammer, you’re the nail/I’m the driver, you’re the screw.” Baby, you can drive my car. –