The Fugue Episode

1. Cheap Shot
2. Janet Reno, The Bulldog
3. Bubzigohn
4. Amanita Cling To The Cave Of Hell
5. Fugue Episode
6. Toes

Prepare yourself for bizarre incarnate. Originally released under the pseudonym Bubzigohn, The Fugue Episode is the result of 2 years of intense audio exploration by the artist now known as Johan Ess.

Completed in early 2003, this could technically be considered a debut release, since it was hand distributed to a larger audience than previous albums, including luminaries met around that time such as Otto Von Schirach, Randy Garcia, and Richard Devine. It was also one of the first releases on the (now defunct) netlabel Alpha Cat Boogie, co-founded by Johan Ess.

It is undoubtably an “avant-weird” work, not meant for mass acceptance by any means, and was made during the peak of Johan’s kooky obscurity obsession. Enjoy if you can.

released: January 2003
format: cd-r LP
length: 1 hour 1 minute + 23 seconds

This release was put out under the pseudonym Bubzigohn. It was made between July ’01 – January ’03 at home in Clearwater, FL, and also at river house and the shitty townhouse, both in Orlando, FL.

Main vocals, keyboard, guitar, computer programming, and random objects performed by Johan Ess. Tongues Of Death (found in ‘Amanita Cling To The Cave Of Hell’) by Ted Kefton. Drums (found in ‘Janet Reno, The Bulldog’) by DJ Smith. Tabla (found in ‘Toes’) by Jessie Mangum. Vocals (found in ‘Cheap Shot’ and ‘Amanita Cling To The Cave Of Hell’) by Colleen Lynch. Vocals (found in ‘Janet Reno, The Bulldog’) by Elizabeth Fernandez.

Conceptualized, written, recorded, produced, and mastered by Johan Ess.

Self-released by the artist on his label Alpha Cat Boogie (aCb.0002). Cover art by Ted Kefton.