I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

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I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness is a five-piece dark pop band out of Austin, TX; scene mates include Paul Newman, Windsor for the Derby, and Glorium. But I Love You, formed in 2001 and comprised of singer Christian Goyer, bassist Edward Robert, guitarists Ernest Salaz and Daniel Del Favero, and percussionist Tim White, is not all that predictable, at least if their debut album, Fear Is on Our Side, tells a reliable story. Where the band's self-titled EP, a five-song dazzler issued in 2003 on the daredevil Emperor Jones label (and reissue...[more]

 

 

Not a band to sit still, our favorite Austinites, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness have emerged from the big state by crossing the country several times over in support of Fear Is On Our Side and now releasing the first single from the record, "According to Plan". Described by Res Magazine as an "ethereal anthem with a great bass hook and gently chiming guitars," the song transcends and destroys the generational gap that plagues so many bands these days who were influenced Joy Division and New Wav   [ read more ]

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...features 'According to Plan' backed with 'Thoughts on the Floor.' Austin, TX's I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness formed in 2001 as a new project between Windsor For The Derby's Christian Goyer, guitarist Ernest Salaz of Glorium, bassist Edward Robert of Paul Newman/Cyrus Rego, and drummer Tim White. The band soon hit upon a mix of melody and dark atmosphere which garnered a great deal of attention in it's hometown. They found themselves not only becoming 'THE' up-and-coming band in town, but also alm   [ read more ]

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Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of Fear Is on Our Side and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! VINYL FORMAT. The full-length debut of this Texas band follows their 2003 self-titled five-song EP; a much poppier affair produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel, with a dose of thunder and lightning, pain and pleasure. Produced this time by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks), the record is more sadness than joy with lonely lyrics and h   [ read more ]

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The full-length debut of this Texas band follows their 2003 self-titled five-song EP; a much poppier affair produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel, with a dose of thunder and lightning, pain and pleasure. Produced this time by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks), the record is more sadness than joy with lonely lyrics and hauntingly echoed guitar persuaded by chorused basslines. The sound is coaxing and familiar, then howling and anguished. Reminiscent of latter-era Talk Talk; with the introspection also comes   [ read more ]

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The full-length debut of this Texas band follows their 2003 self-titled five-song EP; a much poppier affair produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel, with a dose of thunder and lightning, pain and pleasure. Produced this time by Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks), the record is more sadness than joy with lonely lyrics and hauntingly echoed guitar persuaded by chorused basslines. The sound is coaxing and familiar, then howling and anguished. Reminiscent of latter-era Talk Talk; with the introspection also comes   [ read more ]

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The debut release from this Austin band led by Christian Goyer and Jason McNeely of WINDSOR FOR THE DERBY, along with Edward Robert (PAUL NEWMAN, CYRUS REGO), Ernest Salaz (GLORIUM), and Tim White (SALUTE THE CURSE). A moody yet uplifting blend of well-crafted American doom-pop that runs from choppy to dancey to dreamy and introspective. Recommended.

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The debut release from this Austin band led by Christian Goyer and Jason McNeely of Windsor of the Derby, along with Edward Robert (Paul Newman, Cyrus Rego), Ernest Salaz (Glorioum), and Tim White (Salute the Curse). A moody yet uplifting blend of well-crafted American doom-pop that runs from choppy to dancey to dreamy and introspective. Recommended.

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Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! REISSUE. VINYL FORMAT. Produced in summer 2003 by Britt Daniel of Spoon, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' eponymous debut perfectly captures the band's strong pop-sensibility also found on their debut long-player "Fear Is On Our Side" from earlier this year. Included among the EP's five tracks is the live favorite and   [ read more ]

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REISSUE. Produced in summer 2003 by Britt Daniel of Spoon, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' eponymous debut perfectly captures the band's strong pop-sensibility also found on their debut long-player "Fear Is On Our Side" from earlier this year. Included among the EP's five tracks is the live favorite and venerable set closer "Your Worst Is The Best" which features dueling vocals over a chiming Rhodes and epic guitar lines.[ read more ]

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