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.
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
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