Once Upon A Time in the Desert

by Brant Bjork

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77yeti HELL YEAH!

the Rad dads are back with another cool breeze !

old school ❤️ and RESPECT!

my man Brant "puts some love inside of you! ".....
& that's ALL OVER the 🌎 too!

to you & you & you! Favorite track: Higher Lows.

guillaume de montaigu Great band!! I've seen them live in Nantes, was incredible! Brant Bjork rocks! Love Mario Lali on bass. His bass tone is amazing!! Favorite track: Sunshine (is makin' love to your mind).

Ultramegadeth doomcrew, you hit the nail on the head. I second everything you said

Nicholas Underhay Fabulous! Can't wait until February to see this stuff live. Another glorious album from the king of all things stoned. Favorite track: Magic Surfer Magazine.

doomcrew I prefer when Brant Bjork doesn't share the vocal duties.You just can't touch his style.This release is awesome reminiscent of his che stuff.Mario Lalli is a beast on the bass 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

hojuki 濃厚なグルーヴとリフが私の心を捕らえて離さない生涯必携の隙の無いアルバム。 Favorite track: Magic Surfer Magazine.

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1.	U.R Free 04:47	buy track
2.	Backin' the Daze 03:42	buy track
3.	Higher Lows 03:56	buy track
4.	Down the Mountain 04:20	buy track
5.	Magic Surfer Magazine 04:18	buy track
6.	Sunshine (is makin' love to your mind) 06:36	buy track
7.	Rock and Roll in the Dirt 04:48	buy track
8.	Astrological Blues / California Girl 04:46	buy track
9.	Do You Got Some Fire 04:14	buy track

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Brant Bjork Trio
“Once upon a time in the desert”
DUNA RECORDS 2024
& World Tour
Brant Bjork has spent over a quarter-century at the epicenter of Californian desert rock. From cutting his
teeth drumming and composing on the legendary Kyuss’ landmark early albums, to propelling the seminal
fuzz of Fu Manchu from 1994-2001 while producing other bands, putting together offshoot projects , and
over the last 20 years embarking on his solo career as a singer, guitarist and bandleader, founding his
own record label and more, his history is a winding narrative of relentless, un
fl
inching creativity.
Brant Bjork is a founding pioneer of the Stoner Rock / Desert Rock music scenes.
In 2024 the Brant Bjork Trio featuring old friend and in
fl
uential desert rock pioneer Mario Lalli (Yawning
Man, Fatso Jetson, Desert Sessions) on bass guitar and Brant BJORK band alumni Ryan Güt on drums
will release a breakout full length LP on Brant Bjork’s newly relaunched DUNA RECORDS distributed by
COBRASIDE DISTRIBUTION (USA).
The new release titled “Once upon a time in the desert” is the result of a long collaborative friendship
between Bjork, Lalli and Güt. The power trio recording the tracks at Donner & Blitzen studios in Southern
California with another long time collaborator Mathias Shneeberger. Mathias has recorded and
engineered many of the classic desert rock albums over the years.
The music this band creates together is a heavy,
fl
uid groove, organic desert rock & roll. The very
elements of the genre were created by these veteran independent musicians. This record expresses the
principles of those styles created in the So Cal desert.... Pure, Heavy & grooving ... So Cal desert blues
that only these desert originals can deliver.
The band is currently on a full European tour, with Japan next to support the release and relaunch of
DUNA RECORDS.
In 2025 the band will tour the UK, selected European regions, USA East Coast, New Zealand and more.
Produced by Brant Bjork and Mario Lalli
Brant Bjork : Guitar and vocals
Mario Lalli : bass guitar
Ryan Güt : Drums
Engineered and mixed by Mathias Schneeberger
Recorded at Donner and Blitzen Studios, Crestline, California.
All songs written by Brant Bjork
Dune Boogie Tunes BMI Copyright 2024
Front cover art by : Ricardo Diseno
Inside photos by :
Mario Lalli
Album layout by : Mario Lalli
Distributed By : Cobraside Distribution
Track Listing : BRANT BJORK TRIO “Once Upon a Time in the Desert”
Vinyl with color variations / Cd digipack / digital streaming
1.U.R. Free
2.Backin’ The Daze
3.Higher Lows
4.Down The Mountain
5.Magic Surfer Magazine
6.Sunshine Is Makin’ Love To Your Mind
7.Rock And Roll In The Dirt
8.Astrological Blues / Southern California Girl
9.Do You Got Some Fire ?

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released September 20, 2024

Produced by Brant Bjork and Mario Lalli
Brant Bjork : Guitar and vocals
Mario Lalli : bass guitar
Ryan Güt : Drums
Engineered and mixed by Mathias Schneeberger
Recorded at Donner and Blitzen Studios, Crestline, California.
All songs written by Brant Bjork
Dune Boogie Tunes BMI Copyright 2024
Front cover art by : Ricardo Diseno
Inside photos by : Mario Lalli
Album layout by : Mario Lalli
Distributed By : Cobraside Distribution

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Brant Bjork Palm Desert, California

Brant Bjork epitomizes Desert Rock and his work has become synonymous with it. Whether one is considering his pioneering work in Kyuss and Fu Manchu, the stylistic exploration undertaken with Ché or his 25 year solo career, which has undoubtedly become his greatest contribution at this point, in songwriting, style and persona, Bjork is a singular icon. ... more

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