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5 Billion In Diamonds is the eponymous debut album conceived, composed and produced by the transatlantic musical alliance of DJ James Grillo and producers Andy Jenks and Butch Vig.
As a tribute to the music that inspired them (including Jimmie Spheeris, Ramases, Linda Perhacs, John Barry, Krautrock, Milton Nascimento,The Free Design and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop), 5BID have reclaimed the sound of a 100 lost albums that continue to shine from obscurity, reconstructing elements whilst weaving modern techniques and fresh music into an early 70’s sun-drenched soundtrack of rock, folk, and psychedelia.
Recorded in Los Angeles, CA and Bristol, UK, 5 Billion In Diamonds features vocals by Viking rock god Ebbot Lundberg (Soundtrack Of Our Lives), Bristolian chanteuse Helen White (Alpha), The Ocean Blue's David Schelzel and Sandra Dedrick from cult 60’s vocal group The Free Design.
Amongst the project’s musicians are a stellar cast of collaborators including bass player Sean Cook and drummer Damon Reece (Spiritualized, Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser), guitarists Alex Lee (Goldfrapp, Florence, Suede), Pete Aves (High Llamas), Damian O'Neill (The Undertones, That Petrol Emotion) and bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN).