FroSTed

froSTed
The album Cold (1996).
Background information
Origin	USA
Genres	Pop punk
Years active	1995-1998
Labels	DGC
Associated acts	Jane Wiedlin The Go-Go's
Members
Jane Wiedlin Brian Waters Sean Demott Lance Porter

froSTed was a short-lived pop punk group formed by ex-Go-Go's guitarist and singer Jane Wiedlin. The band was so-named because "it sounds sweet".^[1] The letters S and T were capitalised in tribute to Star Trek, one of Wiedlin's favourite TV shows. They released one album in 1996.

History

Wiedlin was joined by a second guitarist, Brian Waters, Sean Demott on bass and Lance Porter (of Ex-Idols) on drums. All three men provided additional vocals.

froSTed began by playing live in Los Angeles and San Francisco,^[1] before their sole album Cold, co-produced with Marc Waterman, was issued in August 1996. It was not a commercial success but was well-received by critics.^[2][3][4] Allmusic describes the album as "bright, chunky, and radio-friendly without being gooey mainstream glop".^[5]

Rachel Haden was credited with singing, while a guesting Gerri Sutyak played cello. Four songs on the album were co-writted with fellow Go Go's guitarist Charlotte Caffey.

The tracks "Bed" and "Call Me Crazy" were released as a single.

froSTed's last show was at 14 Below in Santa Monica, on 31 March 1998.

Album track listing

1. "Dis-Integrated" (Wiedlin/Caffey)
2. "Call Me Crazy" (Wiedlin/Hunter)
3. "Homeless" (Wiedlin)
4. "Amerinoid" (Wiedlin)
5. "Cold" (Wiedlin)
6. "Never" (Wiedlin/Bouch)
7. "Shoulder the Sky" (Wiedlin)
8. "Bed" (Wiedlin/Caffey)
9. "Hope" (Wiedlin)
10. "Praying" (Wiedlin/Caffey/Hoffs)
11. "My Boyfriend" (Wiedlin)
12. "Hey Girl" (Wiedlin/Cozzi)
13. "Empty & Meaningless" (Wiedlin/Caffey)

References