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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. Smith had previously guested on the band's self-titled debut album and provided the cover art.Castrovalva To Release Debut Album
, Voxy.co.nz, 15 March 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11 The band is named after the M.C. Escher painting of the same name.
, BBC, 26 October 2009, retrieved 2010-09-11 Their second album, ''
Album Review: Castrovalva - 'We Are A Unit'
, '' NME'', 16 April 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11 The '' NME'' described it as "a fine display of this Leeds trio's skills", while
albums - april 2010: Castrovalva - We Are A Unit (Brew Records)
, ''Tasty'', retrieved 2010-09-11 ''
Castrovalva
on Myspace British musical trios Indie rock groups from Leeds Punk rock groups from West Yorkshire {{England-band-stub
, Voxy.co.nz, 15 March 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11 The band is named after the M.C. Escher painting of the same name.
History
In 2009 the band released their eponymous debut album and toured with bands such as Pulled Apart by Horses and Monotonix.Castrovalva: dividing opinions, BBC, 26 October 2009, retrieved 2010-09-11 Their second album, ''
We Are a Unit
''We Are a Unit'' is the debut studio album by British noise punk band Castrovalva. It was released on April 12, 2010
Reviews
Drowned In Sound
''Drowned in Sound'', sometimes abbreviated to ''DiS'', is a UK-based music webzine financed ...
'' was released in April 2010 on the independent label Brew Records, to positive reviews.Parker, Rob (2010)Album Review: Castrovalva - 'We Are A Unit'
, '' NME'', 16 April 2010, retrieved 2010-09-11 The '' NME'' described it as "a fine display of this Leeds trio's skills", while
Drowned in Sound
''Drowned in Sound'', sometimes abbreviated to ''DiS'', is a UK-based music webzine financed by artist management company Silentway. Founded by editor Sean Adams, the site features reviews, news, interviews, and discussion forums.
History
''D ...
called it "a breathtaking listen", Subba-Cultcha described the album as "a mind blowing sonic buffet". 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".Hiorns, Banjamin (2010)albums - april 2010: Castrovalva - We Are A Unit (Brew Records)
, ''Tasty'', retrieved 2010-09-11 ''
Artrocker
Artrocker is a UK-based collective involved in music promotion and publishing. It was started by Paul Cox and Tom Fawcett who had been co-promoters of a London night called The Sausage Machine. Having started life with an online newsletter and eve ...
'' made it album of the month, giving it a 5/5 rating.Depares, Dave (2010) "Welcome to the F*ckfest", ''Artrocker
Artrocker is a UK-based collective involved in music promotion and publishing. It was started by Paul Cox and Tom Fawcett who had been co-promoters of a London night called The Sausage Machine. Having started life with an online newsletter and eve ...
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Discography
Albums
*''Castrovalva'' (2009), Brew *''We Are a Unit
''We Are a Unit'' is the debut studio album by British noise punk band Castrovalva. It was released on April 12, 2010
Reviews
Drowned In Sound
''Drowned in Sound'', sometimes abbreviated to ''DiS'', is a UK-based music webzine financed ...
'' (2010), Brew
*''You're Not In Hell, You're In Purgatory My Friend'' (2012), Brew
Singles
*"Thug Poetry" (2009), Brew *"Senorita (on Brew/DTTR split)" (2011), Brew/DTTR *"In Our Prime (on Brew split)" (2011), Brew *"I Am The Golden Widow / Senorita" (2012), BrewReferences
External links
Castrovalva
on Myspace British musical trios Indie rock groups from Leeds Punk rock groups from West Yorkshire {{England-band-stub