Sh! The Octopus

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Sh! started in the spring of 2006. Though, prior to everyone being in the proper place, Randy Bishop began performing under the borrowed 1937 movie title Sh! The Octopus in July 2003. The "artist" to "band" transition started late 2005 when guitarist Andy Stachowiak joined. He was followed by drummer Joel Pearson and bassist Chris Sesta in spring and summer 2006 (respectively). Sh!'s debut, The Carrot Chase was released in July of 2007.
Discography
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“After several listens and a couple weeks deliberation, I laboured to the decision that this album is… Brilliant… Sh! The Octopus pretty much incorporate all the successful dimensions of American pop.”
- Duncky (Faces in the Sand)
“Sh! The Octopus shows that Detroit still has some great music coming from its weary streets. At the same time, Sh! The Octopus has appeal beyond Detroit, and they mix elements that are popular in modern indie rock. I have a feeling we might see more of this band…”
- Kevin Eagan (Blogcritics.org)
“The kind of thing that could be a good backdrop for bar-brawling fun… Dashes of harmonica, twittering keyboards, female backing vocals and a well-defined rhythm section… On the mic, (Randy) Bishop is a pop philosopher, a jaded rock warrior… as he describes the bar band’s struggle for something more.”
- Natalie B. David (Detour)
“Poppy and a bit more polished than their initial output… (Christine) Baxter’s contributions are palpable and add a needed spice.”
- Keith N. Dusenberry (Real Detroit Weekly)
“‘Flaking Friends[…]’ A charming bit of acoustic-flavored pop… ‘If You Please[…]’ Sparse and wonderfully Spoon-esque.”
- Matt Whelihan (Punknews.org)
“It would be very hard for Sh! the Octopus to live up to such a great name, but they do an admirable job on their debut album, The Carrot Chase. The Detroit band [has] some good lyrics and can unquestionably play…”
- Michael Edwards (Exclaim!)
“The 5-piece outfit from Michigan known as Sh! The Octopus have done a fine job of recording, mixing, producing and releasing their debut full-length The Carrot Chase…”
- Matt the Raven (Delusions of Adequacy)