Ché (band)

Ché was an American stoner rock band founded by former Kyuss drummer Brant Bjork, former Queens of the Stone Age drummer Alfredo Hernández, and Unida bassist Dave Dinsmore. Ché released their only LP, Sounds of Liberation, in 2000.

Overview

Though best known at the time of the album's release as a drummer, Ché featured Bjork as the band's vocalist and guitarist. Another of Bjork's bands, Brant Bjork and the Bros, cover many of Ché's songs during their live performances, with Alfredo Hernández making occasional guest appearances with the band.

According to Bjork, he had been friends with Hernandez and Dinsmore for years; they began playing together in the late 1990s after Hernandez left Queens of the Stone Age.[1]

Members

• Brant Bjork - vocals, guitar
• Dave Dinsmore - bass
• Alfredo Hernández - drums, percussion

Sounds of Liberation

Sounds of Liberation
Studio album by Che
Released	October 3, 2000
Recorded	February 20–23, 2000, at Donner & Blitzen, Silver Lake, California
Genre	Stoner rock
Length	35:35
Label	Man's Ruin, Low Desert Punk
Producer	Che & Mathias Schneeberger

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

CD

1. "Hydraulicks" – 4:23
2. "The Knife" – 3:39
3. "Pray for Rock" – 5:17
4. "Sounds of Liberation" – 6:11
5. "Adelante" – 5:13
6. "Blue Demon" – 6:13
7. "The Day the Pirate Retired" – 4:39

Vinyl

Side A

1. "Hydraulicks" – 4:23
2. "The Knife" – 3:39
3. "Pray for Rock" – 5:17
4. "The Day the Pirate Retired" – 4:39

Side B

1. "Sounds of Liberation" – 6:11
2. "Adelante" – 5:13
3. "Blue Demon" – 6:13

Credits

• Recorded, mixed and mastered by Mathias Schneeberger
• Produced by Che and Mathias Schneeberger
• Art concept by Che
• Band photo by Brian Maurer
• All music by Che

References

1. Popoff, Martin. "Three Band Plan". Archived from the original on July 21, 2001.
2. "Sounds of Liberation - Che". AllMusic.