Circa Survive - Act Apalled, Handshakes At Sunrise
Monday, August 27th, 2007Circa Survive - “Act Appalled”
Philadelphia, PA
File Size: 2.98mb, Length: 3:15
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Circa Survive - “Handshakes At Sunrise”
File Size: 3.94mb, Length: 2:52
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Here are two Circa Survive tracks for your listening pleasure. The first is off of Juturna, and the second is off their latest album, On Letting Go.
Circa Survive is one of those bands who walks the line between experimental rock and indie rock yet attracts fans in the punk and hardcore scene. This is primarily due to the fact that their lead singer, Anthony Green (who is idolized by many fans), was formerly in Saosin. The fact that they are on Equal Vision Records is also a contributing factor.
Artist Website: Circa Survive
Label Website: Equal Vision Records
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Fans of this band will tell you that they are absolutely amazing. But why listen to me? See what they have to say about it. It’s more worthwhile. Here are some of the best answers from our contest entries for the question: “What do you like best about Circa Survive?”
“There are so many things I can talk about what I like the best about them. Not only are they amazing musicians, but nicest people from the heart. They care about their fans, trying to connect with them in so many ways besides the music they produce. They are unique & help out others as much as they can. I’ve meet the guys & they help out with cancer and breast organizations in so many ways. There are countless of things I can talk about Circa Survive & one thing is certain, they never have lost their identities as their music is getting spread.”"what i like best about circa is their integrity… they truly appreciate their ability to create and perform music on an everyday basis and appreciate their fans tremendously.. i think they are a perfect example of what music is… oh, and have you listened to em? c’mon!”"Their undeniable undefined way of blending music, almost in a way to mentally bring you INTO it.”"When I listen to them, it’s like a breath of fresh air. Their music is both refreshing and haunting at the same time. They are truly unique. I think that it’s safe to say I am in love with this band.”
“Juturna was amazing and that album will stay in my heart forever, but On Letting Go…this album has helped me with a lot of hard times going on in my life. This album deals with religion, drugs, a special girl, and letting go of important things in your life that wont come back. I owe a lot to Circa Survive. The lyrics and melodies of every song are like no other band. While listening to this band, I’m carried away into a dream world.”
“how their lyrics are like no other, the way the crowd loves them, how the band members just go hang out with the fans, their personalities are amazing. I love them because of who they are not because of what they are.”
“The thing I like best about circa survive is the mood their music puts me in. No matter what time of the day or how i feel when i put on any of their songs it puts me in this certain mood than cannot be described. no other band can do this too me, and for that Thanks Circa! I also love how they are always on the road, touring for their fans….and when they play live you can tell every member loves each song they play, they truly love playing there own music, which i don’t think a lot of bands do, nowadays”
“They’re very passionate about their music and they always have tons of energy on stage. After shows, they even take the time to communicate with fans and sign autographs. I’ve always been a huge fan of Anthony Green since the Saosin days, so I’m glad to see that he’s still making incredible music.”
“I honestly just sincerely love their music. Their music is way out of range for me to sing too, but I still try. I think it’s great that I can just hop around in my room and play them loud. I’m probably the only one in my family who understands the words though. They’ve also affected my life, I almost lost faith in God until I listened to “Kicking Your Crosses Down.” It made me realize that you have to persevere through the doubts. It’s great all of it, most of the thanks for me being introduced to this fierce music would be Clayton. He gave me some of their older music and then one day came up with their newest album (On Letting Go) as a gift for me. I probably annoy him with how much I listen to their Cd.”
“I think the best thing about Circa Survive is that there simply is no other band like them. Probably the most outstanding characteristic that they have is Anthony Green’s voice, I mean it is almost orgasmic - but everything works so well that harmonies and melodies get me hooked everytime. It’s their will to try out new stuff and be original that blows out any competition!”
“They are the fucking shit and they attract the bitches.”
“The other worldly vocals. The soaring guitars. The intense and unique lyrics. Everything that separates them from all the other bands these days. It’s perfect for anything, be it just playing in the background while I work, or blasting it for full enjoyment, even just something to sing in the shower (though theres no way I can match Anthony). Every mix CD I’ve made since hearing On Letting Go has had a Circa Survive song on it and those are the reasons why.”
“Their live show. Each band member brings such incredible (and infectious) energy to their performance; they are one of the few bands I can think of where, as an audience member and fan, you can clearly tell how much they love the music they are making.”
“Circa Survive are a thought provoking band that expands music’s ability to experiment with its instruments. When listening to Circa it is a fun challenge to listen to each instrument separately. The music creates a wide open dimension that allows me to feel through their music. I have been overly impressed by the band for years, starting with Colin F. with This Day Forward, Anthony Green’s Audience of One, High and Driving and Sounds of Animals Fighting. They are now teamed up to create what music should be.”
“they are a fun band to TRY to sing along with”
“Anthony Green’s writing and his voice. Its so different from whats out right now that it stands out. I am not a normal listener to rock music, I prefer hip hop and I still love this band.”
“The best part of Circa Survive to me is their allure. The music swallows you whole, while Anthony’s vocals dance around you, bringing you the warmth of security. Each piece of the music blends so well into the next, it’s like a tapestry woven together with no plans to end. They continue to move forward with their writing style, and are going to be a very influential band in years to come. They’re already making a huge impact and it will only become greater.”