Castrovalva | |
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![]() Live at Leeds 2010 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
Genres | Dance-punk, grindie, Nintendocore |
Years active | 2007–2012 |
Labels | Brew |
Members |
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Website | pumppump.co.uk |
Castrovalva are an English noise rock band, formed in 2007 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Originally a duo of Daniel Brader (drums) and Anthony Wright (bass guitar), they expanded to a trio with the addition of Leemun Smith (vocals) in 2009. [1] Smith had previously guested on the band's self-titled debut album and provided the cover art. [2] The band is named after the M.C. Escher painting of the same name.[ citation needed]
In 2009 the band released their eponymous debut album and toured with bands such as Pulled Apart by Horses and Monotonix. [3] Their second album, We Are a Unit was released in April 2010 on the independent label Brew Records, to positive reviews. [1] [4] The NME described it as "a fine display of this Leeds trio's skills", [1] while Drowned in Sound called it "a breathtaking listen", [4] Subba-Cultcha described the album as "a mind blowing sonic buffet". [5] while Tasty described it as "raw punk music played with a metallic intensity by a group of individuals who are no doubt as drastically unhinged as their bizarre name suggests". [6] Artrocker made it album of the month, giving it a 5/5 rating. [7]