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'''Ozma''' is a | '''Ozma''' is a rock band from Pasadena, California. The band's sound is a mix of new-wave–influenced power pop and rock with Casiotone-driven melodies and heavy guitar riffs. The complexity of Ozma's songs grew considerably during the band's initial nine-year history, and after their split in 2004 they announced their reformation in early 2006. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Kung Fu years=== | ===Kung Fu years=== | ||
Later in 2001, partly as a result of the exposure gained from touring with Weezer, Ozma signed with | Later in 2001, partly as a result of the exposure gained from touring with Weezer, Ozma signed with Kung Fu Records. Over the next two years, the label put out remastered and enhanced versions of ''Rock and Roll Part Three'' and ''The Doubble Donkey Disc'', before Ozma's third album, ''Spending Time On The Borderline'', was released in 2003. This record saw Ozma "mature" their sound and expand their musical outlook, moving away—at times significantly—from the keyboard-driven, often videogame-themed [[geek rock]] of the earlier albums. During this period of 2001-2004, Ozma toured the US numerous times, with such well-known acts as Nada Surf, Superdrag, Piebald, and Rilo Kiley. | ||
===Trail Gate=== | ===Trail Gate=== | ||
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===Reunion=== | ===Reunion=== | ||
In early 2006, Ozma announced that the band had reunited—again without Edwards—to play new shows, new songs, and put out new records. The absence of Edwards led many to believe he was partly responsible for the split, in addition to the on-stage quarrels between Edwards and Brummel. On January 9, 2006, the band posted the following message on their | In early 2006, Ozma announced that the band had reunited—again without Edwards—to play new shows, new songs, and put out new records. The absence of Edwards led many to believe he was partly responsible for the split, in addition to the on-stage quarrels between Edwards and Brummel. On January 9, 2006, the band posted the following message on their MySpace page : | ||
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The band have since showcased some new songs at various shows, in addition to playing unreleased songs dating from after the release of ''Spending Time....'' In September 2006, the band uploaded two demos of new songs they have recorded to their MySpace page. The songs, entitled Straight Flush and Barriers, were recorded over the summer of 2006 along with two other songs. | The band have since showcased some new songs at various shows, in addition to playing unreleased songs dating from after the release of ''Spending Time....'' In September 2006, the band uploaded two demos of new songs they have recorded to their MySpace page. The songs, entitled Straight Flush and Barriers, were recorded over the summer of 2006 along with two other songs. | ||
During July and August 2006 the band opened for [[The Rentals]] on the Return Tour, with Slegr filling in on guitar for them. During the tour, they rotated many new songs through their setlist. In September, the band announced that they would be touring the nation again in October, along with the band | During July and August 2006 the band opened for [[The Rentals]] on the Return Tour, with Slegr filling in on guitar for them. During the tour, they rotated many new songs through their setlist. In September, the band announced that they would be touring the nation again in October, along with the band hellogoodbye. | ||
===Pasadena=== | ===Pasadena=== | ||