Parachute (Guster album)

Parachute is the first album by the band Guster, released in 1994. Four thousand copies were released under the band name Gus (the band had to change its name shortly afterward when another artist signed a record contract under that name). Those copies are considered very rare by Guster fans.

The album was produced by Mike Denneen. The stuffed animal on the cover of the album is a childhood toy of the percussionist Brian Rosenworcel and is lovingly referred to as "The Big Friend". It has become a mascot of sorts for the band.

Critical reception
The Boston Globe named the album the best local debut of 1994.

Guster

 * Adam Gardner - vocals, guitar
 * Brian Rosenworcel - bongos, percussion
 * Ryan Miller - vocals, guitar

Additional musicians

 * Jay Bellerose - drums
 * Mike Denneen - chamberlin
 * Scott Davis
 * Clayton Scoble - electric guitar, 12-string guitar
 * Michael Rivard - upright bass
 * Andy Custer - electric bass
 * Dejan Kralj - guitar
 * Goran Kralj - vocals, guitar, piano
 * Jeff Murphy
 * Milt Sutton
 * Morgan Dawley
 * Scott Schwebel - drums, percussion
 * Steve Garrett - cello
 * Tom Swafford - violin
 * Wes Yoakam - vocals, guitar, keyboards