The Rapture
The Rapture
Artist Information
Genres: Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
Active: 90's, 2000's
Formed: 1998 in New York, NY
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The Rapture was formed in early 1998 by drummer Vito Roccoforte and guitarist/vocalist Luke Jenner. The whimsical indie group had extensive touring behind them by the time they recorded 1999's Mirror for Gravity. More touring ensued -- with the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate and Nuzzle -- and the band eventually relocated to New York City. They lost their original bassist and found a new one in Matt Safer, who had recently moved from Washington, D.C. After some more touring, the band recorded the six-song Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks EP and had it released by Sub Pop in 2001.
Discography
Release: September 15, 2006
Label: Mercury, Universal, Universal Motown, Schnauzer
Release: July 20, 2004
Label: Vertigo
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