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The Rapture Last time in Atlanta: 8 months ago

Venue

The Masquerade - Hell

75 MLK Jr. Dr. SW, 30303, Atlanta, GA, US

www.masqueradeatlanta.com

Capacity: 550

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Doors open: 23:00

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The Rapture biography

The Rapture (formed in 1998) is an American post-punk band that incorporates influences from acid house, disco, electronica and indie-rock, hailing from New York City, New York, U.S.

Born in 1998 by New Yorkers Vito Roccoforte and Luke Jenner, The Rapture were soon making a name for themselves as pioneers of the new millennium's post-punk revival. Soon after forming, The Rapture embarked on a heavy touring schedule before issuing their debut mini-album “Mirror” in 1999. Released on Gravity Records the record was supported by more extensive touring alongside the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate and Nuzzle. Featuring an alternating cast of bassists, it wasn’t until 2001 with the arrival of Washington D.C.’s Matt Safer, that The Rapture lineup was cemented.

The band subsequently inked a deal with the revered independent label Sup Pop, who issued the band’s six-track EP “Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks” in May 2001. The record was produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy and generated a significant amount of exposure for the group, especially in New York. Working alongside Murphy and Goldsworthy again, known as the DFA production team, The Rapture released their debut full-length album “Echoes”, in September 2003. Earning widespread critical acclaim, the album was voted Pitchfork’s Best Album of 2003 and peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Heatseekers Chart, aided by the single “House of Jealous Lovers”.

The record subsequently earned a rerelease where it enjoyed success in the UK, rising to No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning the charting singles “House of Jealous Lovers”, “Love Is All”, and “Sister Saviour”. Following the release The Rapture embarked on another relentless tour, for which they were becoming known; opening for the Sex Pistols and touring alongside Franz Ferdinand.

The band’s sophomore full-length, “Pieces of People We Love”, arrived in September 2006 following a move to Universal Motown Records. Produced by Paul Epworth, Ewan Pearson, and Danger Mouse, the record earned rave reviews and topped the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In support of the album The Rapture toured with Daft Punk on their North American tour, before setting-off on their own international headlining tour. Following a significant wait, in which time bassist Safer left the group, the band released their third full-length album, “In the Grace of Your Love”, in September 2011. Once again earning warm reviews, the record charted at No. 53 on the Australian Albums Chart promoted by the single “How Deep Is Your Love”.

Live reviews

I can think of no other band that has acted more as an emblem of post-rock commendation than the Rapture. Thats not to say their sound is stuck in the late 70s and early 80s. Rather they have beautifully integrated the rich musical heritage and ethos of the post-punk scene in their music. They have also incorporated genres like acid house and dance adding new textures to the post-rock genre making a sound entirely their own. As in much post-rock themed music the bass often provides the leading melody. Matt Safer's bass crosses the styles of funk, dub and punk. His continuous grooves outline the song and keep it pumping forward. Luke Jenner's guitar playing is highly creative and absolutely amazing to see live. He alternates from linear-style picking to jagged sounding chord structures and will even dive into atonal finger tapping. Most of the experimentation of the group sounds seems to derive from these interesting guitar techniques. The drumming is heavy on the snare and hi-hat and creates a constant sense of urgency. The keyboard is used to broaden the sound and dictate the atmospheric mood.
The Rapture is also one of the few post-punk revival bands to bring back the sound of the saxophone. The incessant use of the saxophone had become somewhat of a cliche in the 80s, but the Rapture gives us reason to believe in its merit. The sax is used as a source of melody as well as a noisemaker. Whatever the use of the saxophone might be it is very exciting to see live. Gabriel Andruzzi blows his whole life into that thing. He exerts so much energy and air in his performance it seems like the saxophone is going to shatter into a million pieces.
The rapture plays music that you would expect to hear at a seedy night club and this is often where you do hear their music. They embrace the dark moods of goth rock, but their shows are just as much about celebration as it is about lamentation. They provide a setting for which people can party or just sit back and get lost in the mesmerizing performance.

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