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Released: Jan 1, 2003
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  • Genre: Electronica / New Wave / Rock

    Location PORTLAND, US

    Profile Views: 96297

    Last Login: 4/27/2012

    Member Since 5/25/2004

    Website http://www.sonicbids.com/RAILER

    Record Label INVISIBLE RECORDS

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ....purchase Railer songs on .. ...... .. .... .. ..friend Railer on .............. .. .... .... Discovered by none other than Martin Atkins of Ministry/Killing Joke/PIL, Railer took its pop industrial sound and brought it to the attention of the masses with the release of "FRAME of MIND." Supporting PIGFACE and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult for Invisible Records tours and headlining "The New National Anthem Tour," Railer cut its teeth with the best. Now with the follow up album, "ONES AND ZEROS," set to be released in 2010, RAILER's brand of electro-rock will take listeners by force. Pulsing with wet vocals, over-driven drum machines, vintage synthesizers and experimental guitar fuzz, RAILER is creating their own style of danceable noise. .......... .. - Winners of 94.7 Alternative Portland's largest new band search. Judges included John Reese (manager of Guns N' Roses) and Ross Robinson (producer of the Cure and the early Korn albums). .... - "If We Could Be," was featured in the XBox 360 video game "Prey." .... - "Frame Of Mind" reaches 18 on the college music charts... ............ ..There hasn't been a more deserving band to splash so hard since Placebo or The Faint............. .... .."At first listen, FRAME OF MIND might give you deja vu; it features familiar Bowie-esque 70s and 80s pre and post punk styles coupled with Gary Numan sneer and biteing 90s style guitar hooks. All washed over by a cool filter of commercial glitz and pop sensible appeal. Could this much familiarity withen a rock band summon its immediate and un-warranted demise? Not if your RAILER and your songs, pound for pound, simply ROCK! Using Portland Oregon as its port of all call, there hasn't been a more deserving band to splash so hard since Placebo or The Faint. So with each tasty morsel that FRAME OF MIND unloads on a truly unsuspecting listener, the MORE that listener will want. This is some very good alternative rock elbowing for attention in a musical spectrum polluted by poppy conterfeit punk and angst driven nu-metal. Dripping in well crafted songs and an "I cant belive this isn't bubble gum" zeal, tracks like "KISS FIX", "BLUES VERSUS THE STARS", "CROSSING THE LINE" or hell, any song on the album, works as well as anything Blur or Radiohead has done in their careers. This is unmistakeably good college rock done right, and you would be doing yourself a huge favor by adding it to your collection." -Joseph Graham.. .... -Outburn Magazine, Nov... .. .. ..A complete triumph, evident of ability over budget and talent over hype................. .... ..4 Stars... ‘Frame Of Mind’ is only a ten-track record, and this is where it thrives – confining the consistently tuneful and utterly infectious alt-indie to a minor track-listing. Opening with the soaring ‘Blues Versus The Stars’, instantly noticeable is the magic uniqueness of Randall Scott’s voice, whose vocal-display is only similar to that of Paul Draper, frontman of UK-combo, Mansun. However, far more intriguing arguably are the following numbers – the thrillingly haunting ‘Kiss Fix’, razor-sharp guitars of ‘Crossing The Line’ and engagingly memorable chorus of ‘Déjà Vu’; only a downbeat and soothing ‘Theory As To What Is Beautiful’, which arrives next, can mellow the excitement so excruciatingly well. It’s fair to say that, by this point, however, the album has reached its summit; although the latter tracks, ‘Minor Dream’ and the finale of ‘When I See You Again’ (a most likely prospect when addressing the playing of this CD in repeat-functions in the near future), stir a similar rousing effect, the chances are that you’ll have experienced the album’s peak. Still, for a debut-effort, recorded in humble surroundings and by the band themselves, this is exemplary – a complete triumph, evident of ability over budget and talent over hype, possessive of song-writing skills lacking from many of those top artists currently at the paramount position of their careers... .... - Rock Feedback.com.. .. .. .. .. .. Solid musicianship, whispy vocals, and dreamy lyrics......... ...... .."Titles like 'Blue Versus The Stars,' 'Kiss Fix,' and 'Theory As To What Is Beautiful,' illustrate that Railer is an artsy indie band who have slight new wave influences mixed into their solid musicianship, whispy vocals, and dreamy lyrics. Serve with a grassy hillside and a dark night, perfect for star-gazing into the heavens with a significant anyone.".. .... -Score Music Magazine.... .. .. .. .... ..RAILER HAS PERFORMED/TOURED WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS:.......... .... Pigface, Chris Connelly, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Hanzel und Gretyl, Dope, Rachel Stamp, Hate Dept, Slick Idiot, Nocturne, Bile, Zeromancer, Voodou, High Blue Star, Diablo Syndrome, Tub Ring, Dismantled, Apocalypse Theater, Ember Ghost, Another Synthia, Puma Fenzy, The Gentry, James D. Stark, Acroyear, Disgustitron, Skin Electric, Delano, A Typical Theme, Mortal Clay, RedSector, Starry Saints, Pink Noise... ..
  • Members

    Randall:.. Vocals ........ Zev:.. Bass Synthesis........ Shawn: .. Drums, Programming........ Jay: .. Guitar........ M0: .. Keyboards........
  • Influences

    Kraftwerk, Nine inch Nails, Gary Numan, The Cure, The Cars, Early Ministry, Brian Eno, Depeche Mode, Daft Punk, Nikola Tesla, Bob Moog, Oscar Wilde
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  • CAYDEN INALI'S MAMA

    hey guys im so sorry! i would like to know more info if poss... love u boys and be strong! hes in a better place now!!!!

    Stefani

    2 years ago
  • Lynn.jpg™

    I just heard about what happened guys. I'm in Medford with some friends of mine.

    I just wanted to tell you guys that I'm so, so sorry.
    I hope you're all doing alright.
    It is a very sad thing and I hope he's happier.

    2 years ago
  • Wendy Standish

    Very nice...I'm liking the sound. Keep it up.

    2 years ago
  • Trish

    just wanted to drop by and say hello. :)
    how are you?

    I hope you have a wonderful week!

    2 years ago
  • Beverly Arnold

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    2 years ago
  • DISGUSTITRON

    it was a pleasure sharing the stage with you gents yet again!

    2 years ago
  • Beverly Arnold

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

    3 years ago
  • Gwendolyn Eve Hill

    Welcome to my world! <3 gwen

    3 years ago
  • montevon

    GREAT NEW PIx's!

    3 years ago
  • montevon

    Totally dig the groove!

    3 years ago
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