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This piece was originally created to be the album cover for dada’s first album, which temporarily was called Dorina, also the first song on the album. The album was produced by Ken Scott (David Bowie, Beatles, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Devo, Stanley Clark, and more) and was released in 1992 as Puzzle by IRS. The album includes the hit song Dizz Knee Land, featuring writer and bassist Joie on lead vocal.

JOIE - Dorina

Dorina

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Original drawing selected for one of four images on the 7Horse Superfecta album, released in 2018. The album has themes that include music, death, love, and fortune. If you look closely, you will find a 7H within the drawing. The guitar is inspired by a vintage Gibson. The drawing was reversed for the album cover.

JOIE - Guitar 1, Superfecta Album Art

Guitar 1, Superfecta Album Art

This piece was originally created to be the album cover for dada’s first album, which temporarily was called Dorina, also the first song on the album. The album was produced by Ken Scott (David Bowie, Beatles, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Devo, Stanley Clark, and more) and was released in 1992 as Puzzle by IRS. The album includes the hit song Dizz Knee Land, featuring songwriter Joie on lead vocal.

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**Known for:** 

Dada, 7Horse

**Bio** 

Joie Calio is an American musician-singer-songwriter born in San Francisco, CA presently living in Seattle, WA. He is best known as co-founder of Los Angeles based Alternative Rock trio dada and one-half of the two-man rock band 7Horse. Dada released 7 records from 1992-2006 including Puzzle produced by Ken Scott which included the Alt Rock hit “Dizz Knee Land”. Dada toured the U.S., Canada, and Europe throughout the 90's opening for Sting, Crowded House, Depeche Mode as well as headlining their own tours. 


JOIE

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A collection of drafts and finished pieces Joie designed during his time in Dada and 7Horse

From Dada to 7Horse: Collected Artworks

Background story

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The song All American Suicide was written by Joie Calio for dada’s second album, American Highway Flower, released in 1994. The song was only released in a limited fashion as one of 3 bonus tracks on a re-release of the album. While writing the song, the working title was All American.

JOIE - All American Suicide Song Autograph

All American Suicide Song Autograph

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Original drawing created for but not selected as one of four images on the 7Horse Superfecta album, released in 2018. The album has themes that include music, death, love, and fortune. It is the only sketch that does not include a hidden 7H. The guitar is inspired by a vintage Gibson.

JOIE - Guitar 2, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art

Guitar 2, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art

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Original drawing created for but not selected as one of four images on the 7Horse Superfecta album, released in 2018. The album has themes that include music, death, love, and fortune. If you look closely, you will find a 7H within the drawing. The guitar is inspired by a vintage Gibson.

JOIE - Guitar 3, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art

Guitar 3, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art

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JOIE - Guitar 4, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art

Guitar 4, Alternate Sketch Superfecta Album Art