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Formed in 1996 by David Andrecht and Ted Phelps, Imperative Reaction began as the remnants of the Los Angeles based D.N.A. An early demo tape entitled Debris was released in the summer of 1996 only to be recalled and destroyed after the band decided to start over with fresh material. After some experimentation, Imperative Reaction started working on a new demo to be released the following year. Imperative Reaction’s first effort, Persistence of Memory, set the Los Angeles scene ablaze and earned Phelps and Andrecht a spot on the critically acclaimed compilation album, Exoskeleton Vol. 1. Released on Possessive Blindfold Recordings in the winter of 1997, the album featured Imperative Reaction’s contribution “Predicate.” Driven by the overwhelming response to the song, Imperative Reaction set out to record their full-length debut in January of 1998. After a short tour to support the Exoskeleton release, Imperative Reaction and P.B.R. parted company leaving Imperative Reaction free to sign with Pendragon Records in October 1998.

In February of 1999, Eulogy For The Sick Child was released. Comprised of material created during the band’s short, three-year history, Eulogy… was an immediate success in the United States. In March of ‘99, the album rested comfortably in the top ten of the CMJ (RPM) charts along with topping countless college radio stations “most played” lists.

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Etsu_Silence wrote:
Monday evening

Хороши))

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Vacuous wrote:
17 days ago

wow you listen to assemblage 23 and you think imperative reaction's vocals are flat and boring? i wonder about some people

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enahte wrote:
19 days ago

boring flat vocals. sounds not really like ebm or industrial - more futurepop... in spite of that "never ending" is not bad

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Kholld wrote:
19 days ago

*_*

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versionfiv wrote:
20 days ago

lol cool

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Vacuous wrote:
last month

according to imperative reaction's latest twitter update they have 13+ songs written for the next album and ted described it as "our defining album"

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Anarki3x6 wrote:
last month

Saw them live again due to them touring with P9, this time they sounded better, maybe a year later + different venue can really make a difference -_^

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Inhuman_595 wrote:
September 2009

RichardD, where did you find this?

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RichardD wrote:
September 2009

An awful future faces you: Americans. This level of realizations. Tact and grace, will only befall the damned. Is it the national dept? Is is the moral hazard? Is it the longing for solid ground? Keep falling down. You will fail to realize: the louder your words, the further you will fall.

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Draguttaja wrote:
September 2009

Didn't sound too bad, but it was meant to be a completely new song? nonetheless, can't wait for the new album. The last two albums would've been awesome with guitars, at least a few songs.

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Androgoth wrote:
August 2009

You are amazing. I love all your songs

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zim389 wrote:
August 2009

Ooooo me likey.

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versionfiv wrote:
August 2009

i actually dig it! the song should bring in a lot of fans.

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Vacuous wrote:
August 2009

Imperative Reaction has a released a single... its a rock version of Functional. There are some guitars added in and well i don't really like it. i knew they were making a rock track but i didn't think it would be this. its sub standard in my opinion. the original would do better as a single. you can hear the track at myspace.com/imperativereaction

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apathywithin wrote:
July 2009

gots me a soundpass! yay!

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Forcement wrote:
June 2009

fuckin' love it. more&more.

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webxmusic wrote:
June 2009

kick ass music... nothing more need to be said

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inflikkt wrote:
June 2009

i was so impressed by their live show at the dna in SF last fall... guess i saw them on a rare good night? lol vocals were spot on, though i do admit ive seen other youtube vids and he has sounded pretty off.. shrug. exciting news about the new album.. guitars!! neeto (:

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Anarki3x6 wrote:
June 2009

Live they do suck, don't get me wrong, I love their music when it's playing off cd, but live I can't stand to listen to them..

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zyklonP wrote:
June 2009

I've seen them live three times and hated every performance. They sound like AFI trying to be Depeche Mode. Awful. The cunt of a singer hit me with the microphone wire.

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