Circa Survive - Progressive Alternative Rock Leaders


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What happens when you put together members of This Day Forward and the former vocalist of Cali-based rock band Saosin? It results in beautiful chaos, which is popularly known as Circa Survive. This post-hardcore/progressive rock band from Pennsylvania fused all of their influences and talents to create an overall sound that will leave you astonished.

Circa Survive was formed when vocalist Anthony Green was on his way to California to join Saosin (his bandmates at that time) after spending some time with his family back in Pennsylvania. During his flight to Cali, the plane had a stopover in Phoenix. That was the time when he reflected upon the situation and decided to leave Saosin. According to Green, Saosin was having several issues that have affected him and he will not be happy playing with the band if he returns.

As a result, he left Saosin and went back to Philadelphia. Green met Colin Frangicetto, a guitarist that he has had jamming sessions with, and decided to start a band. They have recruited Brendan Ekstrom, Nick Beard, and Steven Clifford to complete the lineup. Ekstrom and Frangicetto have previously played together in their former band This Day Forward.

In 2005, the band recorded and released their first EP titled 'The Inuit Sessions,' which was followed by their first full length album 'Juturna' under the Equal Vision Records label. The said album entered Billboard's Top 200 album charts but received mixed reviews from critics and followers. According to the band, Juturna was a concept album.

After two years of touring in support of Juturna and several recording sessions, the group's second album 'On Letting Go' was released. Unlike Juturna, On Letting Go was a commercial success, as it sold more than 50,000 copies in the U.S., entered Billboard's Top 200 charts at #24 on its first week, and spawned more dedicated fans and supporters. Many said that the success can be credited to the tightness of the band's rhythm section and Green's ability to deliver songs in a very intense but sincere manner. Following the success of their sophomore album, the band started their US tour.

In 2009, "Blue Sky Noise," the band's third album was released. It exceeded all of the expectations as it reached #11 on the Billboard Top 200 on its initial week. This album showcases Green's first foray in guitar playing in an album with the band. If you want to hear more of his guitar playing, listen to his solo album 'Avalon.'

Recently, the group released their second EP 'Appendage' in 2010, which contained several unreleased tracks. Green said that they are currently working on the new album and on his solo album as well.

Notable Songs by Circa Survive:
  • Holding Someone's Hair Back
  • The Great Golden Baby
  • Get Out
  • The Difference Between Medicine and Poison is the Cure
  • The Glorious Nosebleed
  • Act Appalled
  • I've Been Dying to Reach You


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