Viva Saturn

Viva Saturn was a rock group from Los Angeles, California founded by former members of Rain Parade.

Viva Saturn
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1989-1998
LabelsHeyDay, World Service/Rough Trade, DiDi, Normal, Restless
Associated actsRain Parade

History

When Rain Parade decided to take a break in 1988, Steven Roback formed a new project, Viva Saturn, with fellow Rain Paraders John Thoman and Will Glenn.[1][2] The band's self-titled mini-LP debut was released in 1989. The next year, after Will Glenn left to join David Roback's Mazzy Star, the band relocated to San Francisco, where Rain Parade co-founder Matt Piucci came on board for production and guitar playing duties.

Over the next few years the band used various musicians, including Ross Inden (bass) and Carlo Nuccio (drums)[2] to record a series of notable neo-psychedelic albums, including 1992's Soundmind, featuring guest appearances from Jack Waterson and Chris Cacavas of Green on Red fame, and Barbara Manning of 28th Day. This was followed in 1995 with the more pop, but still electro-acoustic psychedelia rooted Brightside.[3] The band recorded a final album, Ships of Heaven in 1998, but this album has not been released to date.[2]

After Viva Saturn, Steven Roback embarked on solo recording projects, joined by his former bandmantes Matt Piucci and John Thoman of Rain Parade.[3]

Discography
  • Viva Saturn (1989) Heyday/World Service
  • Soundmind (1994) Heyday/Normal
  • Brightside (1995) Restless
  • Ships of Heaven (1998) (unreleased)

References
  1. Strong, Martin C. (1999) "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
  2. Frey, Tracy "Viva Saturn Biography", allmusic.com, Macrovision Corporation
  3. Robbins, Ira & Yeske, Katherine "Viva Saturn", Trouser Press
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