Astral_(band)

Astral (band)

Astral (band)

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Astral is a shoegaze group based in San Francisco, California, United States. Astral was formed by singer-guitarist Dave Han and drummer Shawn in 1999; bassist Amy Rosenoff joined them in 2001. Their vocals are frequently compared to those of The Cure; other influences include My Bloody Valentine and Joy Division.[1] Their music is of an ethereal, melodic nature; this ambient sound is created largely by heavy use of distortion and feedback effects in Han's guitar. Astral are also notable for incorporating improvisation into their live performances.[2] In 2002, Astral released a self-produced EP, "Only Sometimes". In 2003, Astral released an LP, entitled "Orchids". Two songs from that album, "Raining Down" and the title-track instrumental, were preloaded in the Rio Carbon MP3 Players. In 2008 the band released their second album Sleepwalker.

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Current lineup

  • Dave Han – Vocals, Guitars
  • Gary Hews – Bass
  • Mark Shriver – Drums

Original lineup

  • Dave Han – Vocals, Guitars
  • Shawn Nakano – Drums, Percussion
  • Amy Rosenoff – Bass

Discography

  • Only Sometimes (EP) 2002
  • Second Stitch (EP) 2002
  • Orchids 2003
  • Transmitter (EP) April 2007[3]
  • "Turn Me Around" (7" single) 2002
  • Sleepwalker 2007[4]
  • "A Lullaby from Amsterdam" (7" single) 2008[5]
  • Excerpts from Down the Rabbit Hole (EP) 2010
  • Forever After 2010

References

  1. [1]
    Matthew Pollesel (2004). "Astral Orchids". splendidzine.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2006. Retrieved November 12, 2006.
  2. [2]
    "Only Sometimes". Retrieved December 9, 2006.
  3. [3]
    "CD Baby Music Store". Store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Prick Magazine – Music". Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  5. [5]
    "astral | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. April 26, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2020.


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