On February 25, 1997, “Thirsty Ear” label released “Slush”, the debut OP8 album. It was recorded in 1996, at “Wavelab” in Tucson, Arizona, and was produced by Lisa Germano, Howe Gelb, Joey Burns and John Corventino.

Personnel:

• Lisa Germano – vocals, guitar, piano, accordion, mixing
• Howe Gelb – vocals, guitar, piano
• Joey Burns – bass, cello, guitar, mandolin, vocals, accordion
• John Corventino –  drums, vibes, marimba, guitar, accordion
• Craig Schumacher – engineer
• Nick Luca – engineer
• Duncan Stanbury – mastering

Track listing:

1. Sand – Lee Hazlewood
2. Lost In Space – Joey Burns
3. If I Think Of Love – Lisa Germano
4. Leather – Howe Gelb
5. It’s A Rainbow – Lisa Germano
6. OP8 – Howe Gelb, John Convertino, Joey Burns
7. Cracklin’ Water – Howe Gelb
8. Never See It Coming – Joey Burns, Howe Gelb
9. Tom, Dick & Harry – Lisa Germano
10. The Devil Loves L.A. – Howe Gelb
11. Round And Round – Neil Young