Closure In Moscow

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Closure In Moscow
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genre(s) Progressive rock
Psychedelic rock
Alternative rock
Years active 2006–present
Label(s) Taperjean Records[1]
Members
Chris De Cinque
Beau McKee
Mansur Zennelli
Brad Kimber
Michael Barrett

Closure In Moscow is a progressive rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2006. Only 18 months after first forming, they signed to Taperjean Records and released their debut EP (self-proclaimed 'albumette') on April 19, 2008, titled The Penance and the Patience.[2] They have established a name for themselves with an array of shows in their home country alongside international acts such as Saosin,[3] Coheed and Cambria, Aiden, A Static Lullaby and Street Drum Corps.[4]

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[edit] History

Closure In Moscow formed in 2006, in Melbourne, Australia. The formation is said to have comprised of "high school friends, one guy stolen from another band and a dude from a hair salon".[3] The band's drummer Beau McKee states Saosin as a major influence in the formation, saying "[Saosin] were one of the reasons we started playing... We still remember jamming "Seven Years" in rehearsal less than a year ago."[3]

The band signed to label Taperjean Records in early 2008. Now along side label-mates Fifty Sixx, Limbeck, Stealing O'Neal, As Tall As Lions and Copeland, they have received added support. With "solid" radio airplay internationally, and increasing pressure to head overseas to the United States and Europe, to tend to large fan bases.[5]

On April 19, 2008, Closure In Moscow released their debut EP, The Penance and the Patience. The band advertised it as an 'albumette'. Upon the release of the EP, the band members were an average age of only 21, and the complete line up had only been together a few months.[6] They went to extreme lengths to record The Penance and the Patience, lead vocalist Chris De Cinque spent three to four months straight writing or doing pre-prouction, as well as quiting a job to go on tour.[4] It was eventually recorded at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne[1] with American producer and engineer Kris Crummett, who had previously worked on albums with Drop Dead Gorgeous, The Devil Wears Prada and I Am the Ocean. The albumette was completed in July 2007, nine months before its release.[4]

In late 2007, Closure In Moscow found exposure when they caught the eye of Saosin after sharing the stage with them, word reportedly got out to American magazine Alternative Press, eventuating in a small feature on the band.[4]

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[edit] Discography

Extended play
  • 2008: The Penance and the Patience [1]
    1. "We Want Guarantees"
    2. "Dulcinea"
    3. "Breathing Underwater"
    4. "Here's to Entropy "
    5. "Ofelia... Ofelia"
    6. "Jewels for Eyes"
    7. "We Want Guarantees" (Bonus music video)
    8. "Recording Documentary" (Bonus documentary)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Penance & the Patience. Herald Sun Hit.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.
  2. ^ Introducing: Closure In Moscow. Bombshellzine.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  3. ^ a b c Archives: Closure In Moscow. Alternative Press.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  4. ^ a b c d Stafford, Fiona. Closure In Moscow. DB Magazine.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  5. ^ The Getaway Plan announce new dates and national supports confirmed!. Access All Areas.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  6. ^ Closure In Moscow - The Penance and the Patience. Fasterlouder.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.

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