Lineup:

Ty Citerman - guitar
http://www.myspace.com/tyciterman

Adam D Gold - drums

Eric Rockwin - bass

Ken Thomson - saxophone
http://www.ktonline.net

A Modest Proposal (2009) Cuneiform

Selected Press for A Modest Proposal (2009):

Sludge Test (2006)

Selected Press for Sludge Fest (2006):

“Frenzy and uplift are unifying principles on Sludge Test (Cantaloupe), this downtown group's twitchy new album. Its live shows
pursue the same ideal, forcing a conversation between punk, funk and free jazz for saxophone, guitar, bass and drums.”
– Nate Chinen, The New York Times, May 19, 2006

“Gutbucket has refined its punk-jazz blend to the point where it hits like a pop in the kisser.”
– Village Voice

“Ken Thomson’s freewheeling saxophone is the band’s signature sound, but he plays over anything from oddly-timed prog freakouts to punk raveups; the very adept musicians are clearly in control of the chaotic sound they create. A classic case of a band that defies
categorization.”
– Washington Post

“They’re rock-obsessed guys inspired by the notion of steeping out of the axiomatic box, and their [new] Cantaloupe disc is one of the
year’s more adventurous outings.... They’re pretty awesome.”
– Chapel Hill Independent

“Gutbucket continues to play with the frantic intensity of a punk band while exhibiting dazzling turn-on-dime chops. The free range collision of ideas isn’t just a breath of fresh air; it’s a visceral sock in the chops.”
– Jazzweek

“Devastatingly precise playing... solos feel like a lid exploding... Short tracks land one solid punch, while longer tracks have a
cinematic sweep and diversity.”
– Jazz Times

“Gutbucket might be the possessed grandchildren of bandleader Spike Jones, except that in the three CDs they have produced, I've yet to hear a gunshot. This modernized version of the blender band has been done before by groups such as Naked City, Blood Duster, and Mr. Bungle, but not nearly as well. ... Why do you care? Besides the big fun involved, Gutbucket adds musicianship to entertainment, a quality sorely lacking in today's rock shows. These guys speak the language, whether the driving pulse and thrash guitar of "Money Management For A Better Life" or the nod to Return to Forever on "Disciplining The Fugitive," with bits of Slavic music. They also walk the walk. ...”
– Mark Corroto, All About Jazz, February 06, 2006

Dry Humping the American Dream (2004)

Selected Press for Dry Humping the American Dream (2004):

“... the high level of innovative musicianship leaves the listener wanting more.”
– AM News New York

“A fusion for the 21st Century” – East Bay Express

“... Gutbucket is nothing if not counter-culture, but for all their anarchist leanings they are actually a group of talented players who have chosen to combine rapidly-changing movement form reminiscent of early Zorn with a punk attitude. But don't let their chaotic, occasionally head-banging style fool you—these players are influenced as much by the harmolodics of Ornette Coleman as they are by the thrashing of garage bands. Equally capable of incorporating a diverse blend of styles within the confines of a single six-minute piece...as they are creating an
almost hypnotic and, yes, perhaps even lyrical ambience on "Another World is Possible," the four members of Gutbucket seem
comfortable in a variety of spaces. ... There are a number of precedents for Gutbucket, including some of the staggering unison lines of Lost Tribe, although they were never this overtly aggressive; the extended forms of Rock In Opposition bands like Henry Cow, but they were never this thrashing; and even the sheer power of Sonic Youth, but they could never play this well. If Gutbucket seems to be a bundle of paradoxes, a
collection of divergent sources, they are. ... ...Gutbucket...are an intriguing collection of players who seem intent on addressing their talents to a series of pastiche pieces that range from the amusing to the frightening. Dry Humping the American Dream is a raw...energy-filled record... a real kick in the pants...”
– John Kelman, All About Jazz, June 24, 2004

Insomniacs Dream (2000)

Selected Press for Insomniacs Dream (2000):

“The in-your-face production is aggressively projected close to, or beyond distortion levels... highly recommended.” 
– The Wire

 “Gutbucket's postmodern juxtaposition of styles means a tune might ease into nightclub jazz cool, then gradually disintegrate into flying shards of sound, then leap directly into dirty funk. No holds barred. Their live shows are legendary. … I must admit that I have a special fondness for brazen, unabashed trampling of barriers between genres - but Gutbucket does something truly special here. It’s some of the most exciting and creative improvised music that’s passed through my stereo in a long time.”
– Nils Jacobson, All About Jazz, March 01, 2001

 “Gutbucket’s music is difficult to categorize. The opening track, “Insects,” is angular and shifting. Over a rockish rhythm, the band dips into a fractured Ornette type sound, lead by saxophonist Ken Thomson. “Don’t fall on dirty mary” starts out as a flowing Latin tune and disintegrates into distortion and jagged rhythms. “Ornette’s computer people” opens with guitar and sax, then progresses to hard-edged noise, before taking up a groove.
The rest of the tracks here follow suit, as the band mixes up styles and rhythms, keeping the listener on their toes. The music is often dark and unsettling, yet has moments of simple beauty. … Recommended for those wanting something adventurous with a contemporary New York groove.”
– Michael Bettine, Jazz Review

“Noted for their vivacious stage shenanigans, this New York City-based jazz/rock/punk quartet also packs a lot of muscle into its repertoire. … With its freshman release, the instrumentalists’ uncompromising approach to music in general comes to fruition here via a smattering of nicely arranged yet gleefully - in your face -works. … the musicians meld pulsating, King Crimson-like ostinatos with elements of grunge rock, modern jazz and heavy metal. Hence, the ensemble’s chemistry might be akin to a heavyweight boxer sneering at his opponent during the referee’s opening instructions.
… The artists’ soften up the proceedings thanks to saxophonist, Ken Thomson’s breezy lines atop an off-kilter rock beat on, “Sweet Tooth, Bleeding Gums.” Moreover, electric guitarist, Ty Citerman beckons the listener to wake up and smell the metal, thanks to his blitzing crunch chords and scathing lead lines. However, each member of the band performs a vital role throughout this action packed affair. Recommended.”
 – Glenn Astarita, All About Jazz, January 01, 2002

Miscellaneous:

“Nothing makes you feel as sane as listening to musicians who are clearly out of their minds.... Like the circus clown who
continually pretends he’s falling off his unicycle yet never actually does, Gutbucket has a wonderful knack for melting time
without ever losing the groove. Would have hurt my ears if I wasn’t laughing so hard.”
– Guitar Player

“Blends free jazz, hardcore rock, oddball time signatures, and other elements into a cacophonous, humor-laden sound all its own.”
– Boston Globe

“Extreme sonic turns, blasting from riff-based heavy rock to jazz and klezmer, often in one song.”
– The Onion

“Sounds like Raymond Scott’s soundtrack for a movie about Frank Zappa, performed by Slayer and Ornette Coleman, only the reels aren’t in order.”
– Nashville Scene

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