Around the time of Mouthfuls’ development, Johnson was working as a guitarist for various groups including Califone and. And no record captures his intimate, twangy style better than Mouthfuls, the second release from Johnson’s solo moniker, Fruit Bats. I didn't realize how amazing the Fruit Bats were until 2008 - when I heard their record 'Mouthfuls' at a bar and immediately rushed to ask the bart.īack before coffee-shop quirk had broken into the mainstream, Eric Johnson’s delicate melodies felt more back-porch cool than on trend. 'Mouthfuls' picks up where 'Echolocation' left off and is cleaner and clearer, but every bit as endearing.
Johnson also toured as a member of Ugly Casanova. Lead Fruit Bat Eric Johnson (ex-Califone) recorded 'Echolocation' in 2001 and toured with Modest Mouse, the Shins, and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. Fruit Bats write songs of love and nature. Fruit Bats Mouthfuls Rar Rating: 3,8/5 2995votes
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