Sinking Ships was an American

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band from

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, formed in 2004. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, ''Meridian'', on

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and later re issued on 6131 Records and contributed the track "Turn My Headphones Up" to the ''Generations'' compilation released on

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. Later that year, Sinking Ships signed to Revelation Records and released their album, ''Disconnecting'', in July 2006. During their existence, Sinking Ships toured with bands such as Comeback Kid,

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, and

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. They also released an EP on Revelation entitled ''Ten'', as well as the tour-only single "Safe". Sinking Ships also released a split album released in Japan on the Alliance Trax label with the Japanese bands As We Let Go and My Love. This was their final release. In the spring and summer of 2008, Sinking Ships played Rainfest (May 8) and Sound And Fury (July 8) This was to be their final shows. Members have gone on to play in Wait In Vain, Self Defense Family, Gone But Not Forgotten, Meltdown, and A Storm of Light. In 2013, the band reunited for the Rainfest pre-show.

Discography

*''Demo'' (self-released/Excursion Records, 2004) *''Meridian'' (

/6131 Records, 2005) *''Generations'' Compilation (

, 2005) *''Disconnecting'' (Revelation Records, 2006) *''Ten'' (Revelation Records, 2007) *''Safe'' (Sinking Ships Records, 2007) *''Split'' / My Love & As We Let Go(Alliance Trax, 2008) *''Sinking Ships'' (Sinking Ships Records, 2008)

References

External links

Sinking Ships website

Official Sinking Ships myspace

Sinking Ships interview at REDEFINE Magazine, September 2006

Sinking Ships record label
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