Fizzle Like A Flood
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Fizzle Like a Flood was the moniker Doug Kabourek chose for his one-man recording project. Kabourek drummed in an early version of what would eventually become The Faint
, and for Iowa City's Matchbook Shannon. His first solo-artist-under-a-band-name project was The Laces, which released two albums.
Starting yet another DIY project, Kabourek took the name Fizzle Like a Flood from a Tripmaster Monkey song on the album The Goodbye Race. In 2000 Fizzle Like a Flood released Golden Sand and the Grandstand, a concept album
about the Ak-Sar-Ben
Race track in Omaha, NE. The album was recorded at home on a computer, and made use of many overdubs for a lush sound.
Two years later, Golden Sand . . . was followed up with the far more stripped-down Flash Paper Queen (The 4-Track Demos). Much of the album was recorded live onto a cassette boom box, then transferred to computer. Although billed as an album of supposed demos, it was a completed work.
The self-titled EP which appeared in 2004 was a return to the more lush production of the first album. It was recorded in Kabourek's spare bedroom.
In 2005, Ernest Jenning
offered a (re-)mastered reissue of Golden Sand and the Grandstand with all-new artwork by Frank Holmes (who was the artist for the 1966 Beach Boys album Smile
).
Fizzle Like a Flood recorded another album, tentatively titled Love (not to be confused with the single of the same name), which has never been released.
In 2009 the song "Something More" was used in the feature-length movie, April Showers
.
Although Kabourek recorded alone, he would often take to the stage in Omaha and Lincoln with a variety of musicians including: Travis Sing, Matt Bowen
, James Carrig, Bob Carrig, Jesse Otto, and Anthony Knuppel of Shelter Belt
.
Kabourek is currently the singer/drummer in the rock trio At Land, and has another solo project called The Dull Cares.
The Faint
The Faint is an American indie rock band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Jacob Thiele, Dapose, Joel Petersen and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst...
, and for Iowa City's Matchbook Shannon. His first solo-artist-under-a-band-name project was The Laces, which released two albums.
Starting yet another DIY project, Kabourek took the name Fizzle Like a Flood from a Tripmaster Monkey song on the album The Goodbye Race. In 2000 Fizzle Like a Flood released Golden Sand and the Grandstand, a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
about the Ak-Sar-Ben
Ak-Sar-Ben
Ak-Sar-Ben, or Aksarben, was an indoor arena and horse racing complex in Omaha, Nebraska. Built to fund the civic and philanthropic activities of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, the thoroughbred race track was built in 1920 and the Coliseum was built in 1929...
Race track in Omaha, NE. The album was recorded at home on a computer, and made use of many overdubs for a lush sound.
Two years later, Golden Sand . . . was followed up with the far more stripped-down Flash Paper Queen (The 4-Track Demos). Much of the album was recorded live onto a cassette boom box, then transferred to computer. Although billed as an album of supposed demos, it was a completed work.
The self-titled EP which appeared in 2004 was a return to the more lush production of the first album. It was recorded in Kabourek's spare bedroom.
In 2005, Ernest Jenning
Ernest Jenning
Ernest Jenning / Ernest Jenning Record Co. is an independent record label established in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. The label is currently based out of the 44 Wall St. office in downtown NYC...
offered a (re-)mastered reissue of Golden Sand and the Grandstand with all-new artwork by Frank Holmes (who was the artist for the 1966 Beach Boys album Smile
Smile (The Beach Boys album)
Smile is a previously unreleased album by The Beach Boys recorded throughout 1966 and 1967. The project was intended by its creator Brian Wilson as the follow-up to Pet Sounds, but was never completed in its original form...
).
Fizzle Like a Flood recorded another album, tentatively titled Love (not to be confused with the single of the same name), which has never been released.
In 2009 the song "Something More" was used in the feature-length movie, April Showers
April Showers (2009 film)
April Showers, written and directed by Andrew Robinson, is an American independent film inspired by the events that took place at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999 and the days that followed....
.
Although Kabourek recorded alone, he would often take to the stage in Omaha and Lincoln with a variety of musicians including: Travis Sing, Matt Bowen
Matt Bowen (musician)
Matt Bowen is an American musician from Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Bowen played in The Faint, Commander Venus, Magic Kiss , Race For Titles, and briefly in the live version of Fizzle Like A Flood. He currently drums in the power-pop quintet, The Third...
, James Carrig, Bob Carrig, Jesse Otto, and Anthony Knuppel of Shelter Belt
Shelter Belt (band)
Shelter Belt is a pop band from Omaha, Nebraska who are eclectic in style and use a wide array of instruments. They are known to switch instruments during shows. They are also known for their DIY work ethic, handling all aspects of the band themselves...
.
Kabourek is currently the singer/drummer in the rock trio At Land, and has another solo project called The Dull Cares.
Band members
- Doug Kabourek — vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion (2000–2006)
Albums
- Golden Sand and the Grandstand (2000 • Unread Records)
- Flash Paper Queen (The 4-Track Demos) (2002 • Ernest JenningErnest JenningErnest Jenning / Ernest Jenning Record Co. is an independent record label established in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. The label is currently based out of the 44 Wall St. office in downtown NYC...
) - Golden Sand and the Grandstand (2005 • Ernest JenningErnest JenningErnest Jenning / Ernest Jenning Record Co. is an independent record label established in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. The label is currently based out of the 44 Wall St. office in downtown NYC...
remastered reissue)
Singles and EPs
- Love (2001 • Sideone Records)
- Fizzle Like a Flood s/t EP (2002 • Ernest JenningErnest JenningErnest Jenning / Ernest Jenning Record Co. is an independent record label established in 2002 in Jersey City, NJ. The label is currently based out of the 44 Wall St. office in downtown NYC...
)
Interviews
- http://www.timmcmahan.com/fizzle.htm
- http://www.timmcmahan.com/fizzle2.htm
- http://www.timmcmahan.com/postal.htm
- http://www.ink19.com/issues/may2002/interviews/fizzleLikeAFlood.html