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English noise rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Castrovalva are an English noise rock band, formed in 2007 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally a duo of Daniel Brader (drums) and Anthony Wright (bass guitar), they expanded to a trio with the addition of Leemun Smith (vocals) in 2009.[1] Smith had previously guested on the band's self-titled debut album and provided the cover art.[2] The band is named after the M.C. Escher painting of the same name.[citation needed]
Castrovalva | |
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Live at Leeds 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Dance-punk, grindie, Nintendocore |
| Years active | 2007–2012 |
| Labels | Brew |
| Members |
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| Website | pumppump.co.uk |
In 2009 the band released their eponymous debut album and toured with bands such as Pulled Apart by Horses and Monotonix.[3] Their second album, We Are a Unit was released in April 2010 on the independent label Brew Records, to positive reviews.[1][4] The NME described it as "a fine display of this Leeds trio's skills",[1] while Drowned in Sound called it "a breathtaking listen",[4] Subba-Cultcha described the album as "a mind blowing sonic buffet".[5] while Tasty described it as "raw punk music played with a metallic intensity by a group of individuals who are no doubt as drastically unhinged as their bizarre name suggests".[6] Artrocker made it album of the month, giving it a 5/5 rating.[7]
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