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Madison, WI. (1995 – 2006)
The indie rock band Rainer Maria was formed in 1995 in Madison, WI. They’re known for their poetic lyrics and resounding metaphors.
The trio consisted of Caithlin De Marrais (vocals/bass), Kyle Fischer (vocals/guitars) and William Kuehn (drums). The lineup didn’t change during their eleven-year career. The three recorded a 6 track demo tape, and then their first EP, Rainer Maria in 1996, followed by their first studio album Past Worn Searching in 97. Two years later, they released Look Now, Look Again, followed by A Better Version of Me in 2001. Their biggest album, Long Knives Drawn was released in 2003, containing their first mainstream single, Ears Ring. They released a live album/DVD in 04, Anyone In Love With You (Already Knows). Their new album, Catastrophe Keeps Us Together was released April 4, 2006, on Grunion Records.
The single for ‘Catastrophe Keeps Us Together’, ‘Catastrophe’ has received decent airplay, and the video (guest director Claire Carre) saw a nomination for an award on MTV. The album itself has received mixed ratings from critics and fans alike, claiming ‘Catastrophe’ to be a step in the wrong direction for r|m. Still some acclaim has been critical for the band, even scoring them a lightbox outside of the Tower Records in NY.
After playing three shows in December of 2006, one in Philadelphia, and two in New York City, the band officially parted ways.
As of August, 2008 Caithlin is putting the finishing touches on her first solo record, My Magic City. According to her myspace, fall tour dates are TBA.
The trio consisted of Caithlin De Marrais (vocals/bass), Kyle Fischer (vocals/guitars) and William Kuehn (drums). The lineup didn’t change during their eleven-year career. The three recorded a 6 track demo tape, and then their first EP, Rainer Maria in 1996, followed by their first studio album Past Worn Searching in 97. Two years later, they released Look Now, Look Again, followed by A Better Version of Me in 2001. Their biggest album, Long Knives Drawn was released in 2003, containing their first mainstream single, Ears Ring. They released a live album/DVD in 04, Anyone In Love With You (Already Knows). Their new album, Catastrophe Keeps Us Together was released April 4, 2006, on Grunion Records.
The single for ‘Catastrophe Keeps Us Together’, ‘Catastrophe’ has received decent airplay, and the video (guest director Claire Carre) saw a nomination for an award on MTV. The album itself has received mixed ratings from critics and fans alike, claiming ‘Catastrophe’ to be a step in the wrong direction for r|m. Still some acclaim has been critical for the band, even scoring them a lightbox outside of the Tower Records in NY.
After playing three shows in December of 2006, one in Philadelphia, and two in New York City, the band officially parted ways.
As of August, 2008 Caithlin is putting the finishing touches on her first solo record, My Magic City. According to her myspace, fall tour dates are TBA.
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rhinowing wrote:
why did nobody tell me their first few albums are so jaw-droppingly amazing? fuck
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jessroz wrote:
When is the reunion? [3]
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puismourir wrote:
When is the reunion? [2]
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jacobfreakscene wrote:
When is the reunion? All the emo bands are doing it.
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miningguy wrote:
First world problem I'm facing right now: "The band I found on the internet broke up before I could go to a show"
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fragments wrote:
fuk da rulz
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DecomposingTree wrote:
rule #1 of the internet: always be as much of a dick as possible in response to stupidity
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fragments wrote:
You could've been less of a dick about it.
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dalegrett wrote:
Look down in the shoutbox for the girl saying somebody quoted "Rainer Maria" four times in a book, hahahaha. Dumbass, that's Rainer Maria Rilke, a guy, a German, a poet!
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Bayou16 wrote:
im in love with the bass lines in their last album
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ShmapnShmazz wrote:
So glad I finally gave this a try.
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DecomposingTree wrote:
wait this is actually perfect
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JMerrick wrote:
Miss seeing them, that's for sure.
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JaoTheFisherman wrote:
I'm in love with them x3 Long Knives Drawn and Catastrophe Keeps Us Together are masterpieces.
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Rachel_Keir wrote:
<3
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sigurrob wrote:
fuck i love this band.
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StormandStatic wrote:
True statement.
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Modestmilk wrote:
I like how this band is actually ridiculously perfect.
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la_perdida wrote:
Rainer Maria was quoted in a book I just read for psychology, called "The Highly Sensitive Person in Love." The author really loves her and quoted her and wrote about her at least 4 different times in the book!
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phterrell wrote:
"known for their poetic lyrics and resounding metaphors" that's fucking hilarious
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