Room 1985
When I first heard Room 1985’s ‘The Bliss’ for review, I was having a shitty day, to say the least. When this got pumped up in the car that day as I was going to lunch, I felt a sudden rush of adrenaline. This is a totally driven album, to say the least.
Formed in 2016, the band was formed by Chris Crysand (guitar/synths) who has toured all over Europe with a previous electronic project and also with his Italian prog-metal band The Fifth Season. The bands boast collaborations with prestigious artists ranging from Van der Graaf Generator, Brandi Winny of Ozric Tentacles and Rofoldo Maltese through to DJ Antoine Becks, Lel Brothas, and Nero.
Guitarist Chris Crysand states: “I moved to Cheshire to try and form a band with no particular intentions or sound in mind, although I have always been a fan of synth-wave. I had previously advertised for a drummer and that’s when I met John (drummer) in a bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter and soon the synth-wave idea turned in a “real” rock’n’ roll band with a strong electronic root. Now, we also incorporate a psychedelic / prog-rock feel. In April 2018, during the recording sessions of our second album, we met Sam (lead vocals/bass), who was planned to be a guest vocalist on one of the new songs. Then, for both sides, it seemed meant to be and so…. then there were three!”
‘The Bliss’ was released on August 10th, 2018, both via Analogue Trash Records.
LINKS:
https://room1985.bandcamp.com
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https://www.instagram.com/room1985band
https://soundcloud.com/room-1985
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