In May of 1995 the Autono accompanied composer Mark Junglen to Russia to perform two shows with the Volgograd Symphony Orchestra. Mark had written a rock opera commemorating the WWII experience of a town called Volgograd (known as Stalingrad in WWII) featuring a rock band and the symphony. After returning from Russia the band finished their third CD titled 'Machines' (1996) which sold well, but lacked airplay. 'Machines' featured a harder sound with more incisive lyrics and forays into surf and Spanish music themes, It also features the track 'And Another One' by Mark Junglen offering a scathing commentary of everyday suburban life. The band floundered playing local clubs until November of 1997 when they finally called it quits after eight years.
In May of 1995 the Autono accompanied composer Mark Junglen to Russia to perform two shows with the Volgograd Symphony Orchestra. Mark had written a rock opera commemorating the WWII experience of a town called Volgograd (known as Stalingrad in WWII) featuring a rock band and the symphony. After returning from Russia the band finished their third CD titled 'Machines' (1996) which sold well, but lacked airplay. 'Machines' featured a harder sound with more incisive lyrics and forays into surf and Spanish music themes, It also features the track 'And Another One' by Mark Junglen offering a scathing commentary of everyday suburban life. The band floundered playing local clubs until November of 1997 when they finally called it quits after eight years.
