Head Automatica
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Origin | Brooklyn, New York , U.S. |
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Labels | Warner Bros. |
Members | Daryl Palumbo Craig Bonich Rick Penzone Chad Hasty |
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Head Automatica is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York fronted by Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo.
History
Formation, Decadance and Popaganda (2003–2006)
The beginnings of the band stemmed from singer Daryl Palumbo's interests in the hip hop and Britpop genres. Palumbo felt that the material that was inspired by these genres did not fit into Glassjaw's spectrum and so Head Automatica was created to showcase this.
The band's debut album, Decadence, was released August 17, 2004. Charting on the
The band released their second album, entitled Popaganda, on June 6, 2006. This album was produced by Howard Benson, who had already worked with Head Automatica on several tracks from Decadence. With the departure of Nakamura, the band took a more organic, classic power-pop approach citing Squeeze and Elvis Costello as influences.
In 2006, the band toured with
Swan Damage and disbandment (2007–2012)
Head Automatica started pre-production on their third album in late September 2007, aiming for a "darker" sound and "grimy, dancefloor-friendly" songs.
In July 2009 Head Automatica played a string of US dates with
In late 2009, Palumbo and Head Automatica parted ways with Warner Bros. Records due to creative differences, taking the album's master tapes with him.[20] The album was effectively shelved after Palumbo left the label due to disputes with Warner Bros., but in 2012, he expressed hope that the album would be released "soon".[21][20][22][23] However, in a 2020 interview with Alternative Press, Palumbo expressed disinterest in releasing Swan Damage, citing its unfinished/unmastered state.[20] It has never been leaked.[17][20]
In August 2012 Head Automatica toured the UK as a four-piece, performing material from Swan Damage and new versions of songs from their first two records.[24][25][16] Later the same year, Palumbo and Rick Penzone began writing new music together, which both members felt was not appropriate for use with Head Automatica, leading to the formation of the band Color Film.[20]
Reunion (2023)
In mid-December 2022, it was announced that Head Automatica would play the Furnace Fest in September 2023.[26][27] A month later, it was revealed that Head Automatica would be playing at the Sad Summer Festival in July 2023.[28]
Band members
Current members
- Daryl Palumbo — lead vocals (2003–2012, 2023-present)
- Craig Bonich — guitars (2003–2010, 2023-present)
- Richard "Rick" Penzone — bass (2010–2012, 2023-present), guitars (2010–2012)
- Chad Hasty – drums (2023–present)
Former members
- Jessie Nelson — keyboards (2005–2012)
- Steven Heet — drums (2012)
- Vinnie Caruana — guitars (2003)
- Brandon Arnovick — guitars (2003–2004)
- Josh "Jarvis" Holden — bass (2003–2009)
- Larry Gorman — drums (2003–2006)
- Brandon Reid — drums (2006–2007)
- Sammy Siegler — drums (2007–2009)
- Guy Licata — drums (2010)
- Jim Greer — keyboards (2003–2004)
- Dan Nakamura— turntables, production (2003–2004)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
Year | Album Details | US[29] | UK[30] |
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2004 | Decadence | 169 | 125 |
2006 | Popaganda
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69 | 87 |
Unreleased
- The Vipen Sessions/Bang! Hon Out! Sessions (2005, Popaganda pre-production)
- Decadence (May 2004 Production Disc)
- Tokyo Decadence (February 2004 Production Disc)
- Westworld (Demo) (2003)
- Rough Demo (Demo) (2003)
- Swan Damage
EPs
- Beating Heart Baby EP (iTunes Download) (Import) – Warner Bros. Records– 2005
- Beating Heart Baby (remix CD/digital release) – Warner Bros. Records– 2005/2006
- Pop Rocks EP (iTunes Download) – Warner Bros. Records– 2006
Singles
- "Brooklyn Is Burning"
- "Beating Heart Baby" – UK No. 44[31]
- "At the Speed of a Yellow Bullet"
- "Please Please Please (Young Hollywood)"
- "Graduation Day"
- "Lying Through Your Teeth"
Music videos
- "Brooklyn Is Burning" (2004)[32]
- "Beating Heart Baby" (2005)[33]
- "The Razor" (2005?) (unreleased, unfinished edit can be found on YouTube)[34]
- "Beating Heart Baby" (Chris Lord-Alge mix) (2006)[35]
- "Graduation Day" (2006)[36]
- "Lying Through Your Teeth" (2006)[37]
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- ^ "Automatica UK (Page 2) – Head Automatica – GJN Forum". Forum.glassjaw.net. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Beating Heart Baby - Head Automatica - Sound Control - 7th August 2012". YouTube. August 8, 2012. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Head Automatica to play Furnace Fest". Lambgoat. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (December 16, 2022). "Head Automatica reuniting for first time in 10+ years, playing Furnace Fest". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ https://www.sadsummerfest.com/.
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- ^ "Head Automatica - Brooklyn is Burning". YouTube. January 16, 2007. Archived from the original on December 9, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Head Automatica - Beating Heart Baby (Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Head Automatica - The Razor". YouTube. September 3, 2006. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Beating Heart Baby (Chris Lord-Alge Mix) (Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Head Automatica- graduation day". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ "Head Automatica - Lying Through Your Teeth (Official Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2012.