Best known as the guitarist of Miami noise-rockers
Harry Pussy,
Bill Orcutt was already a significant name in experimental noise circles when he released his solo debut. Long interested in cutting-edge art,
Orcutt had a Master's in English and had made several experimental short films, one of which sold to MTV in 1990. He also played in several local punk bands, most notably the Trash Monkeys, before forming
Harry Pussy in 1992 with his wife, drummer
Adris Hoyos. They worked together for the next five years, releasing a series of uncompromising and confrontational recordings on small labels and gaining acclaim from the likes of
Sonic Youth's
Thurston Moore and
Sebadoh's
Lou Barlow. Towards the tail end of
Harry Pussy's existence in 1996,
Orcutt completed his first solo recording, titled simply
Solo CD. It was issued by the New York-based Audible Hiss label, and featured guest vocals from
Hoyos as well as instrumental contributions from drummer Danny Arad and saxman
Joe Cohen, among others. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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