Forthcoming Gigs
There are no gigs booked at the moment. If you'd like to put us on, email theband [at] waragainstcliche [dot] com
Recent Gigs
Wed 24/09/2008, The Portland Arms, Cambridge
Sennen, CRS*, TBC
Sat 02/08/2008, The Portland Arms, Cambridge
CRS*, Operahouse, The Cougars, Victoria & Jacob
Sat 12/07/2008, The Hope, Brighton
Cottonmouth Rocks, Power Up!, CRS*
Contact and Links
To get in touch email theband [at] waragainstcliche [dot] com
CRS* Flickr
Hundreds of photos depicting sweaty gurn-filled rock action. It's not for everyone, but we document pretty much everything we do as a band. That way you don't even have to be there.
CRS* MySpace
The main band account
Secret Church of Heathens
David & Arthur's demos at pre-CRS* stage
CRS* on YouTube
A few videos we've deemed suitable for the public
Biog.
the Cathode Ray Syndrome* or just plain old CRS* to those that make miniature flyers, formed many many moons ago. practicing by telepathic connection, they meet in person only to play famously shambolic gigs. there are quite clearly four of them, ranged around the country. that is fact.
Over the years, the band made three records - an eponymous debut, the 7-track follow-up 'Use Forgotten Tools' and 'ARGH e.p.', their latest offering released earlier this year. Check the website for details on how to get hold of them.
Latest Review
Argh E.P.
Impressively off kilter post-rock shenanigans from TCRS, recalling Mogwai and Slint at their rawest. Demo quality sound prevents this from being a truly stunning record, but definitely 3 steps in the right direction!
Subba-Cultcha (J.C)
...Cambridge. Rock death. The end.
A weekend of rock goodness is over. We all gathered in Cambridge for a loverly knees-up at the Barfly, where massive benders and good friends the Broken Family Band plied their wares. Next day after a short practice we played a big fun night at the Portland, with The Tupelov Ghost and Betty and the Werewolves.
We were pleased to see a lot of friendly faces, pleased to make it through an unprecedented 45 minutes of vein-popping rock workout, and pleased to find ourselves dancing to Ini Kamoze before the night was officially over. Photos and a brief reminisce can be found inside.
Posted by Arthur CRS* on 03/02/2008 23:03
Ooh! Source!
We've had to pull out of our gig this Saturday (10th Nov) at the Graduate in Cambridge, but should be appearing again this year. Sorry.
A breathless, one-line review of ARGH ep appears in November's Source magazine. Thanks to Brighton DJ and all round 'nice chap' Meatbreak for listening!
"Almost metallic, yet closer to the realms of post-rock or noise-rock, The CRS are forging towards similar territories as One Unique Signal - hard-driving mainly instrumental tracks that build, drop out, hammer back in and ghost off into ambience before swinging it all back up in your face."
Well, it beats "Shit sandwich" anyway.
We also feature on the Monthly Not For Resale download, with lots of interesting and great music. We approve.
Posted by Arthur CRS* on 07/11/2007 11:04
Covers and Live Death
Thanks to all who came down to the hallowed Portland Arms on Wednesday. There'll be the usual review up shortly, but those of us who remember it are happy. Those that don't are recovering. We were trying out a few new songs, recorded and videoed it and i expect we'll get the biz online soon for all to view.
Unfortunately, we didn't get the EP sorted in time to distribute it, but we'll be sending out free copies (£1 for p&p or something) soon, so send us your name if you want one - theband@waragainstcliche.com
We do however have the artwork finished and ready for print. The super-talented and beard-loving Alex Curtis of Thr33 Designs drew it for us, and we like it a lot
Posted by Arthur CRS* on 18/10/2007 15:28