Dave Sasscer
Quiet Mind (Roomful of Sky Records)
Quiet Mind seems to be a bit of a confusing offering, but you can tell that Dave Sasscer just likes making music. He doesn't give a fuck that his album makes no sense; it goes from an African-inspired Lion King type track in "Quiet Mind" to an ode to the greatness of Jon Stewart in "Jon Stewart Is God" without skipping a beat. "I Do, Too" is a funk and jazz hybrid, while "Comfort Zone" is a groovy, Santana-esque offering. This is just the tip of the iceburg, folks. The songs do get even more random and confused. I don't even know if Jon Stewart is God. I think this guy is. He is all places at all times.
I should also mention that his label is Roomful of Sky Records, and their inner lining notes state that, "Roomful of Sky Records strives to achieve its goals in a karmically-sound way. All releases use environmentally-friendly packaging rather than the traditional jewel case. 10% of proceeds from all sales are donated to charities chosen by the artists themselves." I'd except such behavior from God.
Still don't believe me? Check out his album artwork. He's humbly barefoot and wearing a white smock. On the inside, hands gesture with mysterious symbols. On the back, guitars he bent with the sheer power of his mind! And although you can't see it here, on the inside, he has his hands outstretched, similar to the image of Christ on the cross. I've pretty much cracked the mystery. Dave Sasscer is God.*
* Not a serious assertion, although all signs point to it as being the truth.
Photos & Art Direction: Jeremy Wolff at
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Design: Elaine Tian at
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