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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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crack_thesky wrote:
past worn searching, just for tinfoil. by far their best song. but yeah as an album look now, look again is their best.
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lasalmejas wrote:
Love Caithlin's voice.
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la_perdida wrote:
Castastrophe Keeps Us Together FTW
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Dorsett_Case wrote:
I agree. Look now is indeed flawless. I also dig the live cd/dvd a lot. Perfect in its imperfection...
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aestheticx7 wrote:
Look Now Look Again is absolutely flawless. I can listen that album from beginning to end, over and over, and not get tired.
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Cryptomnesiac wrote:
Look Now Look Again is my favorite dudes
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Magd wrote:
MY HEART FRAMES A WINDOW
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jessroz wrote:
miss them so much. <333
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electricsound wrote:
surely they don't hate each other that they won't get back together? there's not a bad moment on their last three studio albums. another one would be so very welcome.
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bjornkicksocean wrote:
the soundtrack of my flawed youth.
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Aero19 wrote:
After years of having Rainer on the number one spot of my profile, I finally got around to buying all their albums off PV. They sent me a white Airheads with my order. I think I love them a little more just for that.
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maryalinney wrote:
I'm so glad I saw them on their last tour but I still miss them so much!
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yyydanyyy wrote:
A Better Version of Me is one of my favourite records that I own.
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ucmakdere wrote:
vakti gelmedi mi artık sevgide sevgiliyi bırakmanın ve titreyerek katlanmanın, nasıl katlanırsa ok yaya, gerilen her fırlayışta kendinden arda bir şey olabilmek için. kalmak! nerede var ki?
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lmint wrote:
i taped their final show and have some copies on DVD... message me if you're interested.
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Pancho- wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Twinkly+stuff.
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iHEARTATTACKS wrote:
i just downloaded all their cds after not listening to them in about a year and a half.....THEY ARE STILL REALLY AWESOME. i wish i would have seen them play their last show....
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teks wrote:
luv´ya
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biggest-lie wrote:
1.000.068 plays :]
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terrorbusiness wrote:
(LLLLLLLLLLL) rainer maria
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