Review: Circa Survive - Violent Waves

After just about two years, Circa Survive’s newest self-released and self-produced album “Violent Waves” hit the shelves Tuesday, August 28th. They decided to fly solo for album number four, which isn’t too surprising, and they really flew with it. The album is literally a fantastic fusing of their former three albums, “Juturna”, “On Letting Go”, and “Blue Sky Noise”. The new 11-track album gives you just about an hour of Circa Survive at it’s finest. The first seven minutes, a song titled “Birth Of The Economic Hitman” is nostalgia for hardcore “Juturna” fans (like myself). Playing with progression, softness, atmospheres, and stretching frontman Anthony Green’s vocals to it’s limits, the album has done nothing but amplify Circa’s distinct feel.

Don’t be fooled by the first track, however, because the second, “Sharp Practice”, takes a different turn, craftily adding in some funk-like sounds and an upbeat chorus. A noteable track, and one of my favorites from the album, is “The Lottery.” With a more upbeat intro, the track still successfully creates an almost hypnotic flow of both Anthony Green’s and Geoff Rickly’s voices (from former band Thursday, which ended in late 2011). Overall, the album itself gives the diversity and intensity that Circa Survive fans would expect, mixed with their familiarly tasteful sound.

10/10

- Kim

Circa Survive reveal headline tour dates

Circa Survive have announced a tour with support from Touche Amore, Balance and Composure and O’Brother. The tour weaves across the U.S. from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26; dates are below

Sep 13 Toad’s Place New Haven, CT
Sep 14 Terminal 5 New York, NY
Sep 15 House of Blues Boston, MA
Sep 16 Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
Sep 18 The Norva Norfolk, VA
Sep 19 Amos’ Southend Music Hall Charlotte, NC
Sep 21 Center Stage Atlanta, GA
Sep 22 Beacham Theatre Orlando, FL
Sep 23 Revolution Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sep 26 The Cannery Nashville, TN
Sep 28 House Of Blues New Orleans, LA
Sep 29 House of Blues Houston, TX
Sep 30 House of Blues Dallas, TX
Oct 02 Emo’s East Austin, TX
Oct 03 Sunset Station San Antonio, TX
Oct 05 The Marquee Tempe, AZ
Oct 07 Fox Theater Pomona, CA
Oct 10 Club Nokia La Live Los Angeles, CA
Oct 11 The Regency San Francisco, CA
Oct 12 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR
Oct 13 The Showbox SoDo Seattle, WA
Oct 15 In the Venue Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 16 The Summit Music Hall Denver, CO
Oct 18 Granada Lawrence, KS
Oct 19 Cabooze On The West Bank Minneapolis, MN
Oct 20 Vic Theatre Chicago, IL
Oct 21 The Crofoot Pontiac, MI
Oct 24 House of Blues Cleveland, OH
Oct 25 Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY
Oct 26 Westcott Theater Syracuse, NY

Circa Survive announce "Violent Waves"

Circa Survive have announced the name of their new album, Violent Waves, which they will self-release on August 28. You can download a new song called “Suitcase” here - and that link also has pre-orders, which include a $750 option with handwritten lyrics, limited to 11.

Greetings All!

We are excited to announce that we have chosen to self-release our 4th album, “Violent Waves” on August 28th.
Over the years we have been on both indie and major record labels. We are thankful for the opportunities we’ve had with them but it’s 2012 and we want to try something we’ve never done before. We produced this record ourselves. This is raw Circa Juice straight from us to you. We also paid for it with our own money; money that likely came from you buying a ticket or t-shirt over the years. All in all we have never been more deeply involved in every aspect of creating a record.

Starting now you can pre-order “Violent Waves” directly from our website. The digital version will only be $5. We’ve tried to make it as affordable as possible and we hope you’ll help us by spreading the word to your friends and families so we can continue doing what we love. By choosing to download or buy our record straight from us you are choosing to give our band a future and are directly supporting us and our families.

As a band we will always support independent record stores - any store that wants to carry our record is welcome to order it directly from us as well. The record will also be available on iTunes. We’re also really excited to announce a US tour in support of the record in the Fall, and two special release shows in Philadelphia August 24th and 25th. All tickets will go on sale this Friday, check your email for pre-sale information which will start on Wednesday. Touche Amore, Balance and Composure and O’brother will be supporting us on the tour. Openers for Philadelphia will be announced soon.

We have always looked at Circa Survive as more than just a band. Above all it’s been a relationship between the five of us and you and everyone who has ever been involved in this community we’ve built together. We believe that this step will bring us even closer. Big thanks to our friend Esao Andrews for once again creating the perfect artwork to match our sounds, and most importantly thanks to you for your endless support.

Infinite Love,

Circa Survive

Circa Survive announce new album title

At the final leg of Soundwave in Perth, Anthony Green stated that Circa Survive’s new record would be entitled Violent Waves.