Pure Reason Revolution
| Pure Reason Revolution | |
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| General information | |
| Genre (s) | Rock , progressive rock , electro |
| founding | 2003, 2018 |
| resolution | 2011 |
| Website | http://myspace.com/purereasonrevolution |
| Current occupation | |
| Jon Courtney | |
Vocals, electric bass , keyboard |
Chloe Alper |
| former members | |
Vocals, guitar |
Gregory Jong (until 2005) |
Drums |
Andrew Courtney (until 2006) |
| Paul Glover | |
Vocals, guitar |
Jamie Willcox |
Pure Reason Revolution is an English progressive rock band. She played u. a. in support of Blackfield and Porcupine Tree .
history
In 2003 Jon Courtney formed the band Pure Reason Revolution at Westminster University in London with his brother Andrew, Chloe Alper, John Dobson and Gregory Jong. With the exception of Jong, they had previously played in the band Sunset Sound.
After many rehearsals and writing songs, the first single "Apprentice of the Universe" was released in 2004. It made it into the top 20 of the alternative charts and number 74 of the single charts.
At the end of 2004 and beginning of 2005, two more singles, "Bright Ambassadors of Morning" and "Intention Craft", and an EP, "Cautionary Tales for the Brave", were released on their own label Holograph. The latter was only released because the band could not finish the recordings for their planned debut album in time.
In the spring of 2005, Pure Reason Revolution played at several festivals in the USA and England as a support act for Mew, Hope of the States and Oceansize . Gregory Jong then left the band and was replaced by Jamie Willcox. On April 10, 2005, the debut album "The Dark Third" was released, which was widely recognized by critics.
In 2006 Andrew Courtney left the band and was replaced by Paul Glover. Pure Reason Revolution often played as the opening act for Blackfield , including during their European tour.
As of March 2009 the band consisted of Jon Courtney, Chloe Alper, Jamie Willcox and Paul Glover. The second album "Amor Vincit Omnia" was released on March 6, 2009 on the Superball Music label. A third album ("Hammer and Anvil") was released on October 15, 2010.
On August 9, 2011, the band announced that they were breaking up after a final UK tour in November 2011. The reason given by the members was changed personal circumstances.
In October 2018 it was announced that the band will perform for the first time after their split in June 2019 at the Midsummer Prog Festival in Valkenburg aan der Geul .
Band name
When a name was sought for the band, Jon Courtney was busy with various philosophers such as Kant and Nietzsche . The name Pure Reason Revolution , in German Revolution of Pure Reason , derived from Kant's Critique of Pure Reason from.
style
Their music is characterized by the mixture of rock music and ambient sounds. As usual in progressive rock, the tracks can reach lengths of up to 12 minutes.
Discography
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Singles
- Apprentice of the Universe (2004)
- The Bright Ambassadors of Morning (2005)
- The Intention Craft (2005)
- Victorious Cupid (2007)
- Eupnea (2020)
EPs
- Cautionary Tales for the Brave (2005)
- Valor (2011)
LPs
- The Dark Third (2006)
- Amor Vincit Omnia (2009)
- Hammer and Anvil (2010)
- Eupnea (2020)
Live albums
- Live at Nearfest 2007 (2008)
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.myspace.com/purereasonrevolution/blog/543880692
- ↑ Midsummer Prog Festival. Retrieved December 6, 2018 .
- ↑ Midsummer Prog Festival. In: Facebook . October 12, 2018, accessed on December 6, 2018 (English): “The return of Pure Reason Revolution: The next gen prog masterminds are excited to return to the stage. And we as MSP are honored to be their first confirmed gig in years! "
- ↑ Jon Courtney in an interview, WDR - Rockpalast, February 2, 2009
- ↑ Chart sources: Germany Switzerland
