SONIC BLOOM (1998) by Tripping Daisy

Tripping Daisy were an alternative grunge band which formed in Texas, releasing their first album in 1992 and disbanding in 1999. The band had members who were in the band for this whole period: Tim DeLaughter (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards) Wes Berggren (guitars, cello, keyboards) and Mark Pirro (bass). Ben Curtis played drums and Philip Karnats played guitar, trumpet and banjo during the last two years of the band.

According to RollingStone, born and bred on a steady diet of D.I.Y. ethic and determination, Tripping Daisy toured relentlessly until they gained some success. Even after the addition of a paycheck and corporate backing in 1994, the band maintained some aspects of their garage band charm. I heard 'Sonic Bloom' on radio (JJJ) and it got me interested in this band. It is from their 1998 album, 'Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb'. DeLaughter has been quoted as saying that the album "is the band at their best". Tripping Daisy tinkered with an eclectic smattering of instruments, including a dulcimer, a banjo and an old record player that Delaughter happened to be messing with while tapes were rolling. Ripping yellowed pages out of his private diary, Delaughter also lent intimate lyrics to the album. Sadly, Wes Berggren died in 1999, and the band disbanded, feeling it could not continue without him. DeLaughter and Pirro went on to form Polyphonic Spree.

I have made a video using mostly images of this version of the band, obtained from Tripping Daisy's website. Check it out. Comments are welcome.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• tripping
• daisy
• sonic
• bloom
• DeLaughter
• Berggren

[maachaitanya]

this song makes me a better person. it seriously activates some psychedelic dna

[thistlenote]

This is the song that turned me on to Tripping Daisy. It's a shame that so few people have ever heard it.

[northernfrog79]

The song that my wife and I exited our wedding to! Much love for TD and the Spree

[0rph0]

One person dislikes this song. If you feel that sad then take a look around and think about what's around you. It probably isn't going to get any better, but you shoud think that tunes like this, should help you enjoy having a laugh with life.

[brokenwings41]

never heard b4 good song love it great band nice vid tnx

[JonOfMan]

Very few bands, EVER, have stuck with me since their inception. You guys haven't left my head or heart since the early 90's, my high school days, college days, and still influence my songwriting days....

Thank you for all you did. How about a comeback? ---Jon of Man

[northernfrog79]

One of my favorites. My wife and I played this as we exited at the end of our wedding- it was perfect!

[enriquez16]

Great song, I can't believe I never heard it before. I bought 'Elastic Firecracker' when "I Got a Girl" was released in '95. My favorite song on that album is "Piranhas".

[cpstapleford]

A thing of rare beauty

[dalek011]

same vocalist so not much difference in sound

[SuperSeriouSam]

Music so good has this is proof there is no justice, when it come to a fair airing. Again i ask myself why is this not a hit. It is such a postive ANTHEM.

[dummytree]

@Ghoopty I also think this album ithink is much better than what Polyphonic Spree ever put out.I find them boring and too self-indulgent (sorry). But this song !