The Rapture are a New York indie rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Disco Strokes". This is their first album, produced by the hip studio duo DFA. An early single from the album, the shouty "House of Jealous Lovers", has become a dance floor classic. In the spirit of the age this album mines the early 80s; though not the electro pop of that decade like Fischerspooner et al. The Rapture reference the austere sounds of British punk-funk. If you're over 35 you might remember, The Gang of Four, PiL, ACR. Protest music of the Thatcher era, music which made … read more
The Rapture are a New York indie rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Disco Strokes". This is their first album, produced by the hip st… read more
The Rapture are a New York indie rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Disco Strokes". This is their first album, produced by the hip studio duo DFA. An early single from th… read more
There are two artists sharing the name The Rapture: 1. The Rapture is an American rock band formed in 1998. 2) The Rapture is British keyboardist, recording engineer and producer Stuart Lynch. (for the Finnish death/doom band, see Rapture) 1)The Rapture is an American rock band formed in San Francisco. The band mixes influences of post-punk, dance-punk, acid house, disco, electronica, and more. The Rapture formed in 1998 by drummer Vito Roccoforte and guitarist/vocalist Luke Jenner. After relocating to New York, the original bassist left and was replaced by Matt Safer. The band tou… read more
There are two artists sharing the name The Rapture: 1. The Rapture is an American rock band formed in 1998. 2) The Rapture is British keyboardist, recording engineer and producer Stuart Lyn… read more
There are two artists sharing the name The Rapture: 1. The Rapture is an American rock band formed in 1998. 2) The Rapture is British keyboardist, recording engineer and producer Stuart Lynch. (for the Finnish death/doom band, see Rap…read more