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An Unfortunate Truth
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Created on 2004-10-13 23:08:41 (#4827320), last updated 2005-02-16
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Basic Info| Name: | The Animit |
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| Location: | Sparta, New Jersey, United States |
| Website: | The Animit's Official Website |
BioDespite the album title, there is nothing unfortunate about the truth that is The Animit. After almost 2 years on the Northern New Jersey music scene, The Animit has released their self-produced full length debut to an eager and dedicated fan base. An Unfortunate Truth was recorded and mixed by producer/engineer Chris Badami (Dillinger Escape Plan w/Mike Patton, The Early November, Hidden in Plain view) at Portrait Recording Studios and mastered by Alan Douches (Chemical Brothers, The Misfits, Sepultura) at West West side music in January 2004.
Written over the span of two years and recorded in two weeks, An Unfortunate Truth, rather than just collection of songs, is a journey through the mind of singer Sean Thoman. Sean's lyrics paint vivid images of vast, hallucinogenic dreamscapes while expounding the necessity for the evolution of the human mind. Musically, The Animit creates an intense and flowing environment. Guitarist Brian Arthur's style is at once heavy and ethereal, eccentric and intense. Drummer Matt Cunningham merges with his set to become a rabid animal for performances. Add his musical maturity to the mix and it provides the rhythmic foundation and clever interplay demanded by Brian's left-of-center writing style. Bassist Rich Sobotka's counter-melodies and rhythms, minimalist approach, and painstaking attention to his instrument's tone complete The Animit's sound.
During the summer of 2002, The Animit honed their songwriting and performance technique in Brian's basement. A few sweltering months in the cramped space prompted them to move to Rich's basement, and the real work began in earnest. Writing and rehearsing feverishly, The Animit completed most of what was to become An Unfortunate Truth in five months. The Animit has not stopped to rest since. For over a year, The Animit played shows at a grueling pace (see Venues sidebar). Regular gigs at local bars and restaurants let The Animit stretch out and experiment for a quickly growing and devoted following. Performances at tri-state area universities and clubs were received with equal fervor by more critical and experienced crowds.
The Animit is not your typical rock band. Their spin on music, life, and reality will create a new world for music fans who are tired of recycled cookie cutter clichés. The Animit hopes to tour and release their music nationally with (or without) the support of a label. Driven by a deep-seated love of music and the desire to succeed, The Animit are prepared to see this journey through all things.
Written over the span of two years and recorded in two weeks, An Unfortunate Truth, rather than just collection of songs, is a journey through the mind of singer Sean Thoman. Sean's lyrics paint vivid images of vast, hallucinogenic dreamscapes while expounding the necessity for the evolution of the human mind. Musically, The Animit creates an intense and flowing environment. Guitarist Brian Arthur's style is at once heavy and ethereal, eccentric and intense. Drummer Matt Cunningham merges with his set to become a rabid animal for performances. Add his musical maturity to the mix and it provides the rhythmic foundation and clever interplay demanded by Brian's left-of-center writing style. Bassist Rich Sobotka's counter-melodies and rhythms, minimalist approach, and painstaking attention to his instrument's tone complete The Animit's sound.
During the summer of 2002, The Animit honed their songwriting and performance technique in Brian's basement. A few sweltering months in the cramped space prompted them to move to Rich's basement, and the real work began in earnest. Writing and rehearsing feverishly, The Animit completed most of what was to become An Unfortunate Truth in five months. The Animit has not stopped to rest since. For over a year, The Animit played shows at a grueling pace (see Venues sidebar). Regular gigs at local bars and restaurants let The Animit stretch out and experiment for a quickly growing and devoted following. Performances at tri-state area universities and clubs were received with equal fervor by more critical and experienced crowds.
The Animit is not your typical rock band. Their spin on music, life, and reality will create a new world for music fans who are tired of recycled cookie cutter clichés. The Animit hopes to tour and release their music nationally with (or without) the support of a label. Driven by a deep-seated love of music and the desire to succeed, The Animit are prepared to see this journey through all things.
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