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Institute is a new group that features Gavin Rossdale (Bush) along with Chris Traynor, Cache Tolman & Charlie Walker. Gavin is eager to point out that the band's debut full length album is very much a product of collaboration. ''Institute is not a solo thing,'' he says, ''because I didn't do it alone, just some of it''. As he explains, the word ''institute'' refers to a ''cultural collective'': Far from being a ''solo project'', Institute was a product of everyone's input and suggestions. Although Gavin brings his distinctive vocals, guitar playing, and lyrics to the album, Institute also sparklingly showcases the New York-based talents of guitarist Chris Traynor (who had also played with Rossdale on the last Bush tour, also a member of Helmet and formerly of Orange 9mm), and bassist Cache Tolman (formaly of Rival Schools, CIV). Notably, this debut album was produced and guided by Helmet's main-man, Page Hamilton, whom Rossdale had long admired. And finally Charlie Walker on drums, a local musician from Brooklyn where they all live. The first single from the album is 'Bullet Proof Skin'. 13 total tracks including the bonus 'The Buzz Of My System'. Universal. 2005.