OP8 is a collaborative project uniting multi-instrumentalist Lisa Germano with Howe Gelb, Joey Burns, and John Convertino. The ensemble brings together musicians deeply rooted in experimental and alternative music circles—Burns and Convertino are known for their work in the band Calexico and their contributions to Gelb's Giant Sand, while Germano brings her distinctive approach to composition and instrumentation.
The group's sole studio release, *Slush* (1997), showcases their exploratory sound and earned critical acclaim for its innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement. Though the album remained commercially modest, it stands as a testament to the creative synergy between these accomplished musicians and their willingness to venture into unconventional sonic territory.
