5 Things to Know About Gastr del Sol’s Camouflage

Gastr del Sol was the experimental project of David Grubbs and Jim O’Rourke. The duo recorded the album Camouflage during their collaboration.

Camouflage is a studio album, not a live recording. It was released in 1998 on the Drag City label.

The album features a mix of acoustic and electronic elements. Grubbs’ guitar and vocals blend with O’Rourke’s tape manipulations and synthesizers.

Camouflage is considered a high point in the duo’s discography. It showcases their ability to merge folk songwriting with avant-garde experimentation.

The album includes contributions from other musicians. Notably, drummer John McEntire of Tortoise appears on several tracks.