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| caption = left to right: Tim Tobias, Robert Pollard, Todd Tobias |
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| origin = [[Ohio]], U.S. |
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| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[experimental rock]], [[psychedelic rock]], [[indie rock]], [[art rock]] |
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| years_active = 2001–2017, 2023-present |
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| label = {{hlist|Happy Jack Rock Records|[[Ipecac Recordings|Ipecac]]|Rockathon Records|Guided by Voices, Inc.}} |
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| associated_acts = [[Robert Pollard]]<br /> Psycho and the Birds<br />Clouds Forming Crowns |
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* [[Robert Pollard]] |
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* [[Todd Tobias]] |
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'''Circus Devils''' is an American psychedelic rock band founded in 2001 by [[Robert Pollard]], best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio, band [[Guided by Voices]]. The band consists of Pollard (vocals and lyrics), [[Todd Tobias]] (music and production), and Tim Tobias (music). |
'''Circus Devils''' is an American psychedelic rock band founded in 2001 by [[Robert Pollard]], best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio, band [[Guided by Voices]]. The band consists of Pollard (vocals and lyrics), [[Todd Tobias]] (music and production), and Tim Tobias (music). |
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Circus Devils employs a wide spectrum of musical styles ranging from acid rock to ambient soundscapes. On the band's web site, the music is described as "garage-prog, or |
Circus Devils employs a wide spectrum of musical styles, ranging from acid rock to ambient soundscapes. On the band's web site, the music is described as "garage-prog, or [[art rock]] made by cave men."<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://circusdevils.net/info.html|title=Circus Devils band INFO|website=Circusdevils.net|access-date=2015-10-31|archive-date=2015-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920031500/http://www.circusdevils.net/info.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Circus Devils was originally conceived in 2001 as a side project to Robert Pollard's main work with [[Guided by Voices]]. |
Circus Devils was originally conceived in 2001 as a side project to Robert Pollard's main work with [[Guided by Voices]]. Between 2001 and 2023, the band released 15 full-length albums. Beginning with the release of their first album, [[Ringworm Interiors]], Circus Devils dismissed the styles of Pollard's other musical endeavors for a more experimental approach, taking an ominous and nightmarish tone, exploring the themes of good and evil.<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|last=Lymangrover|first=Jason|title=Circus Devils – Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=P513468|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=AllMusic|year=2007}}</ref> |
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According to the group's whimsical website bio, Circus Devils formed because a dog-faced man approached each member on separate occasions to deliver the message, "Circus Devils is Real." |
According to the group's whimsical website bio, Circus Devils formed because a dog-faced man approached each member on separate occasions to deliver the message, "Circus Devils is Real."<ref name="auto"/> Like this story, the song lyrics are often unsettling fictional tales of horror delivered within deconstructed rock operas.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p513468/biography|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic.com]</ref> Each Circus Devils album is distinguished by a theme, concept, or production style which sets it apart from the band's other albums. |
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In 2007, the band's 5th album [[Sgt. Disco]] was released on [[Mike Patton]]'s [[Ipecac Recordings]] record label.<ref> |
In 2007, the band's 5th album [[Sgt. Disco]] was released on [[Mike Patton]]'s [[Ipecac Recordings]] record label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ipecac.com/artists.php/circus_devils|title=Ipecac Recordings - Circus Devils|website=Ipecac.com}}</ref> |
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Band member and producer [[Todd Tobias]] authored a book in 2019 titled [https://www.tinyroom.nl/pre-order-circus-devils-see-you-inside-book/ ''Circus Devils: See You Inside''], published by Tiny Room in The Netherlands.<ref>[https://www.tinyroom.nl/pre-order-circus-devils-see-you-inside-book/ tinyroom.nl]</ref> |
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In 2016, they announced that their next record would be their final, titled "Laughs Last".<ref>[http://shockwavemagazine.com/circus-devils-announce-final-album-laughs-last-share-do-the-nixon-via-magnet-also-releasing-best-of-laughs-best-dvd-both-out-2242017 shockwavemagazine.com]</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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===Studio albums=== |
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* ''[[Ringworm Interiors]]'' (2001) |
* ''[[Ringworm Interiors]]'' (2001) |
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* ''[[The Harold Pig Memorial]]'' (2002) |
* ''[[The Harold Pig Memorial]]'' (2002) |
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* ''[[Pinball Mars]]'' ( |
* ''[[Pinball Mars]]'' (2003) |
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* ''[[Five (Circus Devils album)|Five]]'' (2005) |
* ''[[Five (Circus Devils album)|Five]]'' (2005) |
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* ''[[Sgt. Disco]]'' (2007) |
* ''[[Sgt. Disco]]'' (2007) |
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* ''[[Capsized!]]'' (2011) |
* ''[[Capsized!]]'' (2011) |
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* ''[[When Machines Attack]]'' (2013) |
* ''[[When Machines Attack]]'' (2013) |
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* ''[[My Mind Has Seen the White Trick]]'' (2013) |
* ''[[My Mind Has Seen The White Trick|My Mind Has Seen the White Trick]]'' (2013) |
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* ''Escape'' (2014) |
* ''[[Escape (Circus Devils album)|Escape]]'' (2014) |
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* ''Stomping Grounds'' (2015) |
* ''[[Stomping Grounds (album)|Stomping Grounds]]'' (2015) |
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* ''Squeeze the Needle'' (2023) |
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===Compilations=== |
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==Reviews== |
==Reviews== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://circusdevils.net/ band web site] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88t6I3Y9aZJxXUox_MehNQ/ Circus Devils on YouTube] |
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* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p513468|pure_url=yes}} Circus Devils at Allmusic.com] |
* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p513468|pure_url=yes}} Circus Devils at Allmusic.com] |
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* [http://robertpollard.net Robert Pollard's site] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090221121058/http://robertpollard.net/ Robert Pollard's site] |
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* [https://toddtobiasmusic.bandcamp.com/ Todd Tobias' site] |
* [https://toddtobiasmusic.bandcamp.com/ Todd Tobias' site] |
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* [https://offshelf.net/2019/11/19/circus-devils-see-you-insides-todd-tobias/ Interview with band member Todd Tobias] |
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[[Category:Alternative rock groups from Ohio]] |
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[[Category:American psychedelic rock music groups]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:05, 26 June 2024
Circus Devils | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, experimental rock, psychedelic rock, indie rock, art rock |
Years active | 2001–2017, 2023-present |
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Website | www |
Circus Devils is an American psychedelic rock band founded in 2001 by Robert Pollard, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio, band Guided by Voices. The band consists of Pollard (vocals and lyrics), Todd Tobias (music and production), and Tim Tobias (music).
Circus Devils employs a wide spectrum of musical styles, ranging from acid rock to ambient soundscapes. On the band's web site, the music is described as "garage-prog, or art rock made by cave men."[1]
History
[edit]Circus Devils was originally conceived in 2001 as a side project to Robert Pollard's main work with Guided by Voices. Between 2001 and 2023, the band released 15 full-length albums. Beginning with the release of their first album, Ringworm Interiors, Circus Devils dismissed the styles of Pollard's other musical endeavors for a more experimental approach, taking an ominous and nightmarish tone, exploring the themes of good and evil.[2] According to the group's whimsical website bio, Circus Devils formed because a dog-faced man approached each member on separate occasions to deliver the message, "Circus Devils is Real."[1] Like this story, the song lyrics are often unsettling fictional tales of horror delivered within deconstructed rock operas.[3] Each Circus Devils album is distinguished by a theme, concept, or production style which sets it apart from the band's other albums.
In 2007, the band's 5th album Sgt. Disco was released on Mike Patton's Ipecac Recordings record label.[4]
Band member and producer Todd Tobias authored a book in 2019 titled Circus Devils: See You Inside, published by Tiny Room in The Netherlands.[5]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Ringworm Interiors (2001)
- The Harold Pig Memorial (2002)
- Pinball Mars (2003)
- Five (2005)
- Sgt. Disco (2007)
- Ataxia (2008)
- Gringo (2009)
- Mother Skinny (2010)
- Capsized! (2011)
- When Machines Attack (2013)
- My Mind Has Seen the White Trick (2013)
- Escape (2014)
- Stomping Grounds (2015)
- Laughs Last (2017)[6]
- Squeeze the Needle (2023)
Compilations
[edit]- Laughs Best (The Kids Eat It Up) (2017)
Bewertungen
[edit]- Circus Devils - Ringworm Interiors - Album Review at ALLMUSIC by Bart Bealmear
- Circus Devils - The Harold Pig Memorial - Album Review at ALLMUSIC by Karen E. Graves
- Circus Devils - Pinball Mars - Album Review at ALLMUSIC by Bart Bealmear
- Circus Devils - Sgt. Disco - Album Review at PITCHFORK by Adam Moerder (12 September, 2007)
- Circus Devils - ATAXIA - Album Review at Indieville (27 October, 2008)
- Circus Devils - Gringo - Album Review at ERASING CLOUDS by Dave Heaton (30 March, 2009)
- Circus Devils - Mother Skinny - Album Review at POPMATTERS by Matthew Fiander (1 April, 2010)
- Circus Devils - Capsized! - Album Review at POPMATTERS
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Circus Devils band INFO". Circusdevils.net. Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
- ^ Lymangrover, Jason (2007). "Circus Devils – Biography". AllMusic.
- ^ AllMusic.com
- ^ "Ipecac Recordings - Circus Devils". Ipecac.com.
- ^ tinyroom.nl
- ^ "Circus Devils albums". Discogs.com.