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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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Lextasys wrote:
Thursday afternoon

As We Fall & Imperative Reaction <3

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Lextasys wrote:
last month

1 million plays. Good job everyone ! [2]

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Bloodwerk wrote:
last month

1 million plays. Good job everyone !

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bloody-origami wrote:
last month

Happy new year, fans!!

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Bloodwerk wrote:
December 2011

WTF Bring back the previous main picture ! This one has the lineup from 5 years ago ! >.<

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treibrad wrote:
December 2011

# 1.

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versionfiv wrote:
December 2011

gotcha... it'd be nice for a free download.

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inflikkt wrote:
December 2011

im into crappy demos. i just think it would be neat to hear how it all started

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versionfiv wrote:
December 2011

dude I bet that dna demo tape was garbage- they wouldn't have recalled it if they were proud of it. I bought the self titled for myself for christmas, I like it a lot, especially Song of the Martyr. favorite since Redemption (I didn't buy Minus All).

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Dealerka wrote:
December 2011

fjuczurpop [2] jakieśśś roboboty z przysszłości czy co

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Kontusz wrote:
December 2011

fjuczurpop

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LiamEBM wrote:
December 2011

At first I thought the new album could have used a more 'Rock' infusion but it's actually fine the way it is.

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Jureiko wrote:
December 2011

self titled is sexy as fuck

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inflikkt wrote:
November 2011

id love to hear D.N.A... im sure theres nothing that was ever released of that stuff or that anyone would have it. shame, i bet it really kicked ass

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amalthea_meg wrote:
November 2011

:) <3

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inflikkt wrote:
November 2011

Eulogy For The Sick Child is my fav. now [2]

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KATYK_PL wrote:
November 2011

Eulogy For The Sick Child is my fav. now

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Eikind wrote:
October 2011

Awesome new album!

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nyork_binox wrote:
October 2011

FUCK! Still can't get over the fact that I didn't get to go!!!!!!!!

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rayzrrayner wrote:
October 2011

Sure, they are stuck in a formula which at times seems to be all one long track.. However even on their worst night they are still giving 110% and you can see this yourself. The newer material holds up fairly well in live setting and you couldn't expect any less from one of the hardest working bands in the "scene" (or the remnants of one, anyway). If you haven't seen them before, definitely check out the "Tryptech" Tour and let this be your first and perhaps final impression.

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