My Head

My Head was a grunge/alternative rock power trio from Los Angeles, California, United States formed in 1993 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Siegel and drummer Greg Saenz. Due to its member's past on Excel, My Head's sound was influenced by early 1980s Crossover Thrash music, but also by the growing grunge movement impulsed by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Even after its dissolution My Head recorded three tracks for two different Mike Muir's releases: Pneumonia (EP later included on the album Mas Borracho by Infectious Grooves) and Friends & Family, Vol. 2 by Suicidal Tendencies.

My Head
My Head in 1996, L-R: Adam Siegel, Greg Saenz and Dave Silva
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresGrunge, alternative rock
Years active1993–1997
LabelsCapitol (1996)
Associated actsExcel, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Cyco Miko
Past membersAdam Siegel
Greg Saenz
Dave Silva

History

My Head was founded in early 1993[1] after Adam Siegel and Greg Saenz left Excel indefinitely and Dave Silva joined as bassist, but Adam's appearances on Infectious Grooves's albums repeatedly interrupted the progress of the project. It was not until 1994 that they could get a recording contract, however the label (Imago Records) went out of business eight months later. In 1995 the band had its second chance and signed a new contract with Capitol Records.[1] Then they began playing at several clubs around Hollywood like Dragonfly, Martini Lounge, Spaceland, Bar DeLuxe, Opium Den and coffee houses.[2] The April 16, 1996 My Head brought to market its first and only studio album Endless Bummer, the record consisted of twelve tracks and was released on CD format and cassette tape.[3] Saenz described the album as "a hard-hitting soul – rock, a 90's version of Grand Funk".[1] Even though the album didn't make it to the charts, it had some commercial success in California and environs. Soon after My Head filmed a music video[4] of the single Humbucker (previously released on April 1) at EMI studios, it debuted on VH1. After some management changes, the firm started pushing the band to add new members, modify its image and even its name; to worsen the situation EMI began supporting nu metal bands more than anything else; in an interview Saenz said: "they were getting huge egos and bank accounts managing Korn, and hyping their new band, Limp Bizkit [...] then told us to add a D.J., another guitarist, and change our name to The Peking Logs".[1] Due to these conflicts My Head broke the contract with Capitol and disbanded the January 1, 1998.

Members
  • Adam Siegel – guitar, lead vocals (1993–1998)
  • Dave Silva – bass (1994–1998)
  • Greg Saenz – drums (1993–1998)

Discography

Endless Bummer

Endless Bummer is the first and only My Head's studio album. The record was released the April 16, 1996. Its recording and distribution was handled by Capitol Records. This album is notable for its heavy guitar riffs influenced by psychedelic and funk rock that allude to bands like Alice in Chains and Cream. According to Siegel, his guitar work on this album is comparable to some musicians' style as Eric Clapton, Robin Trower and Tom Morello.[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusiclink
Endless Bummer
Studio album by
My Head
ReleasedApril 16, 1996
LengthError in Module:Duration: Seconds value must be less than 60
LabelCapitol
ProducerRob Schnapf

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Carnasaur"Adam Siegel4:23
2."Killer Hair"Adam Siegel3:25
3."Point of Wiev"Adam Siegel, Greg Saenz, Dave Silva3:51
4."Fall"Adam Siegel3:53
5."Humbucker"Adam Siegel4:21
6."Positive"Adam Siegel, Dave Silva3:25
7."Sonrisa"Adam Siegel, Dave Silva3:27
8."I Don't Want Nothing"Adam Siegel, Dave Silva2:49
9."Nesbitts"Adam Siegel2:16
10."Don't Waste My Time"Adam Siegel, Dave Silva3:41
11."Log"Adam Siegel, Greg Saenz, Dave Silva4:01
12."Teenage Foxes"Adam Siegel3:34
Total length:40:66

Single

The only single taken from the album was the track Humbucker. It was released the April 1, 1996. Later that month My Head filmed the music video for this song at EMI studios; it later debuted on VH1.

Personnel
My Head
Production[6]
  • Record producer by Rob Schnapf (tracks: 1, 2, 5), Steve Haigler (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 12) and Tom Rothrock (tracks: 1, 2, 5)
  • Art Direction by Matt Aberle, Tommy Steele and Wendy Dougan
  • Cover Art by Adam Siegel
  • Mastering by Stephen Marcussen
  • Photography by Michael Halsband and Robin Muchow

Other appearances
Year Album Band Type Accredited songs Label
2000 Pneumonia Infectious Grooves EP The Beard Suicidal
2001 Friends & Family, Vol. 2 Suicidal Tendencies Compilation album Chain of Hate and Ultra Down Musicrama, Inc
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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 6, 2005. Retrieved September 16, 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.myspace.com/myhead9297
  3. https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Bummer-My-Head/dp/B000002U06
  4. http://www.artistdirect.com/video/humbucker/38637
  5. http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/4436697/a/Endless+Bummer.htm
  6. http://www.discogs.com/My-Head-Endless-Bummer/release/2464810
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