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Red Animal War is an indie rock / post hardcore band from Dallas that is one of the most original bands of their genre (which is often questionable). Mixing elements of math and progressive rock into dark drum and bass beats (and a voice that can be very hooky), they often are compared to some of the most technical bands out there.
The band came together in 1999 with musical friends Justin Wilson (guitar/vocals), Jeff Wilganowski (drums), Brian Pho (bass), and Matt Pitman (guitar). They’ve perfected their emo style for something charming and desirable, allowing Deep Elm to take interest in the band and inking them a deal in late 1999. They spent most of 2000 recording in Deedle’s Room in Austin, TX, recording what would become a full-length studio effort. The fruit of those sessions was Breaking in an Angel (2001,) plus a split disc with Slowride. The next year, the more complex and ferocious Black Phantom Crusades was released in the fall.
Brian quit the band while in Europe touring. Jeff Meaningless was flown out and soon became the permanent replacement.
2004 saw the release of Polizida, recorded by J. Robbins (Against Me!, Jets To Brazil, Dismemberment Plan) which was released through the Ice Planet label.
Their latest release, Seven Year War was released in 2006 on END sounds.
The band had this to say about the release:
This album came together after it became clear that our music was not getting the distribution it deserves. With End Sounds, we have found American, European, and Japanese distribution with Koch, who was the distributior for Epitaph Records for many years. Koch makes our music available to almost anyone that wants to hear it. Orders will be taken through the End Sounds website for anyone that cannot find it in their local stores.
The band came together in 1999 with musical friends Justin Wilson (guitar/vocals), Jeff Wilganowski (drums), Brian Pho (bass), and Matt Pitman (guitar). They’ve perfected their emo style for something charming and desirable, allowing Deep Elm to take interest in the band and inking them a deal in late 1999. They spent most of 2000 recording in Deedle’s Room in Austin, TX, recording what would become a full-length studio effort. The fruit of those sessions was Breaking in an Angel (2001,) plus a split disc with Slowride. The next year, the more complex and ferocious Black Phantom Crusades was released in the fall.
Brian quit the band while in Europe touring. Jeff Meaningless was flown out and soon became the permanent replacement.
2004 saw the release of Polizida, recorded by J. Robbins (Against Me!, Jets To Brazil, Dismemberment Plan) which was released through the Ice Planet label.
Their latest release, Seven Year War was released in 2006 on END sounds.
The band had this to say about the release:
This album came together after it became clear that our music was not getting the distribution it deserves. With End Sounds, we have found American, European, and Japanese distribution with Koch, who was the distributior for Epitaph Records for many years. Koch makes our music available to almost anyone that wants to hear it. Orders will be taken through the End Sounds website for anyone that cannot find it in their local stores.
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Polizida
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Jambalaya
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When I Get The Feelin' (Back In My Hands)
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The Day After Yesterday
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When Fat Pigs Fly
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Mouse
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Still
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Straight Lines For Construction Workers
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Gattaca
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Weak Bones May Break
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Making Zealots
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Backbreaker
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Hope
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And So It Begins With Bombs
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Dark Country
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Photel California
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Shoutbox
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bryanvangelder wrote:
breaking in an angel > black phantom > seven year > polizida personally. can't really lose on any thought. anyone else have the split with sand which is?
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Khanatist wrote:
Black Phantom Crusades > Polizida > Breaking In An Angel. Still, another hidden gem of this genre
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xblakeyoung wrote:
couldn't agree more. it ruled.
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joetaketoday wrote:
if you werent at the reunion show on saturday, you missed out.
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dunandafalls wrote:
when i get the feeling, back in my hands, i promise i'll build some bridges, across this land
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irishtim wrote:
I just found out about these guys. Picked up a copy of Breaking in an Angel and I can't stop listening to it. Good stuff!
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dead_mixed_tape wrote:
"What doesn't kill you makes you that much stronger!"
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jennifer_verona wrote:
Been listening to Black Phantom Crusades a lot lately, and it's put me in a great mood. It's one of the best and most original albums ever! Thank you for making such an amazing record and being some of the sweetest people I've ever met. I hope you remember me! Much Love Jennifer xx
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BrendanDecember wrote:
'Still' is the most unfrigginbelievable song I've ever heard.
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toyboat_toyboat wrote:
exactly like what mixing jawbox and minus the bear would sound like. not that that's a bad thing though
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brightsidekid wrote:
Why have I never heard this band before? Sooo good!
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hi_____ wrote:
RIGHT NOW TODAY, I DONT BELIEVE IN HELL
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AlabamaKid wrote:
Black Phantom Crusades is flawless. Polizida took a while to grow on me. I love this on my portable.
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deboldsp wrote:
you guys are awesome! and definately in contention for my new favorite band!
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shigs wrote:
Buy a 30 cds for $30 deal from http://www.deepelm.com/ you'll most likely get a couple of cds. Or order them direct like. They made great musics :D
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asiankaos wrote:
To me starter is still their best song. The first time I heard this band I was blown away. It is surprising that more people don't know about them.
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j9l737 wrote:
i love black phantom crusades :d
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Peculiar wrote:
backbreaker is where it's at. great shit.
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salparadise04 wrote:
i'll second that.
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willistg wrote:
Quite possibly the greatest band no one knows about.
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