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United Kingdom (2003 – 2011)

Pure Reason Revolution formed at the University of Westminster, United Kingdom, in 2003. Their music incorporates elements of progressive rock, grunge rock and electro, with its vocal harmonies reflecting those of The Beach Boys. Members have a shared appreciation for the work of bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Porcupine Tree, Justice, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Super Furry Animals.

Pure Reason Revolution began life as a Reading outfit named The Sunset Sound, and featured Jon Courtney, Andrew Courtney, Chloe Alper and, for a short while, Jim Dobson. Jon and Andrew Courtney had previously played with pop guitar band GEL, and were signed by Seymour Stein to his Sire record label, home of Madonna, The Undertones, The Ramones and Ice-T. Chloe used to front the Period Pains, who scored a minor hit with an anti-Spice Girls song.

The band was completed with Tom Leathes (vocals, guitar) and Bob Cooper (bass guitar). Their debut single “Moving” picked up radio airplay on Radio 1 (where the band was championed by alternative-music guru Steve Lamacq), XFM and LA’s KROQ. The Reading Chronicle’s Weekender section described the band’s sound as “sugary sweet swaggering guitars” and “breezy, sophisticated harmonised guitar pop” and compared the band to the Beach Boys playing Nirvana songs.

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  • airwickhaze

    https://www.facebook.com/therealchloealper?fref=ts also this.

    4 Feb 2:45am Reply
  • airwickhaze

    tfw meeting someone randomly at a bus stop, and they have an old PRR ep in their loft

    4 Feb 2:44am Reply
  • karmapolice911

    I was blissfully ignorant of the split :( I love everything they ever put out. I try to recommend them to as many people as possible but the name is a mouthful and no one remembers it...

    13 Jan 6:11am Reply
  • R-Mac

    I checked out this band on a whim and I really love the progressive but modern sound!

    12 Jan 4:16pm Reply
  • zombiesaresmart

    They really have to reunite because their music is so fresh and new and rich and unique. But mainly because my life needs them back.

    27 Dec 2012 Reply
  • naozumi_

    Most underrated band.

    19 Dec 2012 Reply
  • vindhya9293

    gawd it's heartbreaking they disbanded. rip

    13 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Mi-Di

    они восхитительны

    10 Dec 2012 Reply
  • jcmgt

    Help us raise money this Remembrance Weekend by 'leaving a donation for the 'Valour' EP CD (which includes Tempest, the last ever recording) here: http://www.purereasonrevolutionmerch.com

    10 Nov 2012 Reply
  • jcmgt

    Help us more raise money this Remembrance Weekend by downloading the 'Valour' EP + new 'Armistice' remix here: http://www.musicglue.com/purereasonrevolution/

    10 Nov 2012 Reply
  • srartynqua

    Wish I'd seen them live before they broke up ._. [2]

    7 Nov 2012 Reply
  • logvin

    ребяты наглые - и это ХОРОШО!!!

    3 Nov 2012 Reply
  • zombiesaresmart

    The Dark Third and Amor Vincit Omnia are awesome

    6 Oct 2012 Reply
  • Sherlock_Bones

    New found love for Hammer and Anvil. Right up there alongside You have no idea what you're getting yourself into and Myths of the near future

    19 Aug 2012 Reply
  • JBarracudaL

    *Late* They broke up? What grim news. At least they never released an album I hated before they died off but, wow, I thought they had a good thing going, solid creative momentum. And so much chemistry, too. I'd imagine if I was aware of them at the time, I'd be as dismayed to hear Slowdive breaking up. I really love PRR. Undoubtedly there will be future projects involving these musicians and a reunion in a decade or less, but what a kick to the shin, as I was hoping to dig up news of an upcoming release.

    19 Aug 2012 Reply
  • TheJuggerKnott

    This band is helping me beat street fighter.

    12 Aug 2012 Reply
  • tiepgeit

    Sad to hear they broke up.. Never say never.

    2 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Alekstoner

    A really shame that they´ve broke up

    1 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Revverse

    Pure brilliant

    15 Jun 2012 Reply
  • foxtrot470

    Like all three albums [haters get fucked] [3]

    9 Jun 2012 Reply
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