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Cire is guitar-driven, intelligent rock. The contemplative vocals of creator Eric Johanson often explore philosophical and scientific worldviews stemming from his interest in evolutionary psychology, philosophy, and politics. Cire has recently released its third album, Wholesale Buyout (2006), a download-only release.
Started in New Orleans by artist/producer Eric Johanson, Cire’s musical influences range from industrial to blues, but the sound would generally be classified an original species of rock. Though Cire’s music features intense melodic compositions and musicianship, the lyrical content is, to many, just as important.
In 2005, drummer Chris O’Guinn joined Cire, and brought a new level of energy and excitement to the project. Over the spring and summer of that year, Eric and Chris would spend much of their time rehearsing and developing new ideas while searching for the right bassist to complete the live show.
Then, in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit. Eric’s uninsured apartment/studio was completely destroyed in the flood. Like many New Orleans residents, they were both displaced for months, unable to do anything with the band. Around this time it became clear that Eric would soon be starting his life over far away from the US, taking sanctuary in the rainforests of New Zealand.
The two bandmates decided to make the best of the time they had left together. Stranded, broke, and unable to tour, they dropped the search for a live bassist and set upon recording some of the ideas they’d been developing back in New Orleans.
Started in New Orleans by artist/producer Eric Johanson, Cire’s musical influences range from industrial to blues, but the sound would generally be classified an original species of rock. Though Cire’s music features intense melodic compositions and musicianship, the lyrical content is, to many, just as important.
In 2005, drummer Chris O’Guinn joined Cire, and brought a new level of energy and excitement to the project. Over the spring and summer of that year, Eric and Chris would spend much of their time rehearsing and developing new ideas while searching for the right bassist to complete the live show.
Then, in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit. Eric’s uninsured apartment/studio was completely destroyed in the flood. Like many New Orleans residents, they were both displaced for months, unable to do anything with the band. Around this time it became clear that Eric would soon be starting his life over far away from the US, taking sanctuary in the rainforests of New Zealand.
The two bandmates decided to make the best of the time they had left together. Stranded, broke, and unable to tour, they dropped the search for a live bassist and set upon recording some of the ideas they’d been developing back in New Orleans.
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Wholesale Buyout
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Adrenological
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Pleasure Is Our Enemy
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Unwilling Accomplice
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Choreography
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Lay This Out
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Laugh Some Day
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Highly Specific
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Luca
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Red Queen
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Adrenological
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Autonomy
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Edge Of Consciousness
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Clear
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Coming In Tune
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Meta
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Shoutbox
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ChristophShawn wrote:
Great band! If you're interested in hearing something similar...check out Sans Seraph
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_Dumal_ wrote:
I second that.
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Cortlendt wrote:
The concepts of protest and system, that is corrupt are being marketed and sold to billions by an overproduced bands such as Green Day. At least Cire does it without loosing its originality and open-mindness. If you find the lyrics lame, you are listening to the wrong band.
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_Dumal_ wrote:
TROLLTROLLTROLLTROLL
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Timy_T wrote:
Do they still exit? I would love something new!
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angel_fur wrote:
not bad, if you're into blatant TOOL ripoffs.
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explodingnsound wrote:
CHECK OUT THE NEW EXPLODING IN SOUND COMPILATION "CIRCULATORY SYSTEM" - FREE DOWNLOAD AT http://www.explodinginsound.com/2009/11/exploding-in-sound-presents-circulatory.html - Featuring Rishloo, The Willowz, Radio Moscow, The Boxing Lesson, Ultra Violent Lights, The Dirty Dishes, Constants, Irepress, Stomacher, Woolgather, Gift Horse, Tangents, Blood Warrior (O'Death), Blind Dog Sky, Bloody Knives, Emptyself, and MORE!
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ManweSulimo2004 wrote:
Good point about the lyrics. Good stuff anyway though.
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Subtle_Darkness wrote:
Nice music and melodies. Lyrics are far too literal which makes them lame and cringe-worthy
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mikecampoviejo wrote:
I discovered Cire thanks to Last.fm and have to say that I'm really getting into this band :D
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_Dumal_ wrote:
Even though Emptyself is not exactly a band =P
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_Dumal_ wrote:
I love how the drums sound on this band, and chris (is that his name? I can't quite remember, but i think it is) is just such a soulfull drummer. Eric is beyond my comments, Cire and Emptyself are two of the best bands of this decade.
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mindnumbling wrote:
i promise myself i will buy every album when i`ll have the chance. fucking A. lyrics , fucking A guitar, Noice voice.
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loseeverything wrote:
This band is amazing, excellent stuff... but I'm sorry (@sarina) the production isn't great on these records as much as I've heard so far
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9Nails wrote:
@Godsmacker: nothing (I think) Eric has moved to New Zealand and is currently working on some Emptyself stuff, and the drummer, I have no idea what he is doing..
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GodSmacker wrote:
Amazing... so what are these guys doing right now?
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flyindevil wrote:
When will this band release more great music?
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em357 wrote:
Eric is genius!beautiful voice and music.
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Jonzo67 wrote:
Just checking out Wholesale Buyout. What a talented band.
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Voyage43 wrote:
Sounds a hell of a lot like A Perfect Circle, but I like it anyway.
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Free MP3 Brand X Misery | 5:18 |
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Lay This Out full track | 4:32 |
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Choreography full track | 4:01 |
News
FLAC/Hi Res downloads of Wholesale Buyout for those with lower-fi version
27 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thecire
If you want a higher quality version of Wholesale Buyout, email Contact@genomerecords.com and I'll send you a download code.
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13 May 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/thecire
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