Sometimes we find a band that make us smile with just a few lines of any of their songs, for me this band is Remy Zero. If the idea of Radiohead singing U2 songs is what you dream of then Remy Zero is the answer. Remy Zero consists of Cinjun Tate (Vocals, Guitar), Shelby Tate (Guitar, backingvocals and keyboard), Jeffrey Cain (Guitar), Cedric LeMoyne (Bass) and Gregory Slay (Drums) who tragically died on January 1st 2010.
Originating from Alabama USA, Remy Zero got their first taste of the big time when Radiohead found their demo tape and invited them on to their US tour the bends. It was this experience that inspired their first ,self titled, album in 1996. This album didn't make a big impact on the music world even after all the attention from Radiohead ( plus it has my personal favourite song 'Twister'). So two years later they released Villa Elaine. In my opinion this is their finest album. Every song is a
masterpiece that hold your ears and mind hostage. Apparently I wasn't the only one from this school of thought, as songs from this album have been used on countless films and TV shows. Zack Braff is a big fan and used 'Fair' in his film Garden State. The bands third and final album to date is 'The Goldem Hum'. Released in 2001, 'The Golden Hum' is probably most famous for the song 'Save Me' which a 50 second version was used as the opening song for the popular show Smallville. Once again Remy Zero
found a way make another fantastic album without it becoming stale or repetitive. All the songs again are works of art in their own way but two that really stand out are 'Bitter' and 'Perfect Memory'.
However as most of the greats tend to do, they broke up. It happened after 'The Golden Hum' and each member went their own way, apart from Shelby and Cinjun Tate who created the band Spartan Fidelity. The band have decided to get back together for 4 live shows in honour of Gregory Slay. Details of these shows are at www.remyzero.squarespace.com. If you are ever feeling a little down and need a musical pick-me up then I urge you to give Remy Zero a chance to brighten your day.
Article by Sean Kiddie
Remy Zero is playing Dante's in Portland on 10/7, the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle on 10/8, Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on 10/11 & Spaceland in LA on 10/12. This might be the last time to catch the band play together as they are reuniting for the first time in 8 years and only for this special event.
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