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The Great Depression
Shoegaze / Indie / Electronica

"New LP "Forever Altered" available August,2008"

Copenhagen,
Denmark

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Member Since8/30/2006
Band Websitelast.fm/music/The+Great+Depression
Band MembersTodd Casper, Tom Cranley, Jacob Kofler, Al Fleming
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Record LabelFire Records UK www.firerecords.com
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   About The Great Depression
The Great Depression was formed in 1996 in Madison, Wisconsin by Todd Casper and Thomas Cranley as a vehicle for psychic exploration and subversion. Their first album, ‘Heaven is Becoming,’ was written in filthy bars and recorded on four-track cassette machines between Brooklyn and Minneapolis. It was eventually committed to two-inch tape at Pachyderm Studio in 1998. Critics called it ‘Hauntingly beautiful,” “Lush” and “Apocalyptic”. It was placed into heavy rotation at 200 college radio stations across America. In the summer of 2001 they returned to Pachyderm for an unexpected 15 Month stay that resulted in the classic recording, ‘Unconscious Pilot’. (The album depicts a daring escape from a brainwashed America during the outbreak of an unspecified war). Unconscious Pilot was proclaimed, “Fitfully gorgeous” and “An understated masterpiece”. It also earned them a long-term record deal with the legendary Indy label, Fire Records of London. In 2004 they landed in Aberdeen, Scotland where they finished the loosely hypnotic and subversive, ‘Preaching to the Fire’. The record was dubbed ‘Album of the year” by critics in both the U.K and America. It was also hailed as “An incredible creative statement” and “One of the best of the genre”. The group is now based in Copenhagen, Denmark and includes Jacob Kofler (bass) and Al Fleming (drums, programming, synths). The new album, ‘Forever Altered’ and a series of 7- inch singles will be available world wide throughout 2008. The “Whatever You’re Building ep”, on lovely, 10 inch, limited edition vinyl will also be available world wide in May on Phisteria Records (Copenhagen).

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wokini





Jul 23 2008 11:54 AM

thank to add us!
hugs from Portugal!

wokini
Ep out in September 2008
Valutan - Debut album out now - free download





Jun 23 2008 6:28 AM

finally...

Valutan debut-album "Blame the voters" Gratis download..
Andy Stephan





May 23 2008 8:58 AM

just droppin by to show some luv and let you know my cd of instrumentals is now on sale on my page - check it out yo !



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May 15 2008 12:51 AM

Justin Ept





Apr 24 2008 2:40 PM

recession anyone?72
Tea DK





Apr 22 2008 2:43 PM

En stor hilsen herfra :-)))
Dr-KAOLIMBA


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Mar 13 2008 6:04 AM

Hello! from Japan!

Have a wonderful week!

☆ A present from the future! ☆

☆ I&I Musical Instrument ☆
Peter Hard





Mar 7 2008 7:19 AM

Hi Todd
Thanks for being friends here (also)
The Great Depression is truly GREAT!
Best wishes
CU
;-) Peter and Tea
Officer Joie





Jan 2 2008 1:15 PM

Why can I never get enough of you guys? I hope the New Year treats you well and I look forward to hearing much more.
Jakob Groth





Dec 26 2007 9:04 AM

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Nov 25 2007 9:29 PM

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Oct 30 2007 12:42 AM

Cheers for your support...

Pinch Dogs





Oct 25 2007 1:55 PM

Hello friend!
Come over to our page to see the updated lyrics and tour dates.
While you're there, take time to rank your favorite Pinch Dogs songs... (we love you, too.)
See ya' soon!
joy dragland





Oct 6 2007 4:33 PM

i love the music, as always. i miss the great depression! xoxo
Phisteria / Record label





Sep 26 2007 1:12 PM

Hi Todd/Al ::: Spread the word



Speak soon // K
the queen is dead





Sep 26 2007 1:37 AM

you are invited to listen the LM movement, stay tuned..

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Sep 17 2007 7:33 AM

I am happy to announce that the

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Sep 15 2007 5:40 PM

Hello!! from Japan.

ari-ga-tou!
dust





Sep 15 2007 10:37 AM

Hi
thx for visit our site!
Keep on your good work!
You..re welcome to
DUST
sf





Sep 3 2007 11:43 PM

Like the videos Todd. Reminiscent of those old REM videos before they became wealthy pussies. X
Babs





Jul 4 2007 8:48 AM

Uh, can that picture that Shannon posted be anymore awesome? I think not. Love the Pilsner Urquell sign.
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Jun 25 2007 10:28 AM

Turn on your mind: sign up for your daily dose of disinformation!
Shannon





Jun 10 2007 2:00 PM

Found this while digging through some old pics... :)

little_chief





May 4 2007 5:44 PM

The Great Depression is an artistic venture; and, as such, should be regarded as a successful, wholly-owned business entity, not a subsidiary, relation, part, or parcel of Jonathan Aikery Productions, Minneapolis (blechh), MN, USA- who sucks.
Inshizzo





May 4 2007 6:31 AM

FRIENDS! NEW TRAXX ADDED!




album awailable in stores worldwide!




randy twoshambles





May 2 2007 4:34 PM

the new single is amazing.
sceneslow





Apr 13 2007 9:09 AM

Thanks alot for the add!

I really like your music.

preaching to the fire is a splendid album.
Pellucid Error





Mar 8 2007 9:49 AM

The Great Depression

You are officially cool... Do you like asparagus?

Have a successful week...

Pellucid Error

www.PellucidError.com The Official Pellucid Error WebSite
Shannon





Feb 1 2007 9:36 PM

Dobry den, my love! I hope all is well with you Brother Casper. ;) Talk soon...
Justin Ept





Jan 28 2007 5:19 PM

"pneumatic eyes roll"?

Todd, I wonder if you ever saw the list of anagrams that are possible from TGD

I recall "earth pot greediness" was one . . . .

Hope you're well. I've gotten every girlfriend I've ever had hooked on the band, does that mean I get to be the merch guy some day? That someday in the distant future when you someday mount a tour . . . .
Globalsound Associates





Dec 21 2006 5:12 PM

Hello friend!

Label has new songs posted. Come check them out!
orangeflower





Dec 20 2006 6:43 AM

thanks for the add
lovin' your music♥

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Dec 6 2006 4:16 PM


Thanks for the add!

Lives Of Angels - ElectroAmbient
Sound Unit





Dec 6 2006 2:17 AM

Thanks for the request... I love your songs... Hope to hear more soon
The Badgeman





Dec 5 2006 2:58 AM

Thanks for finding us, and pleased to meet you.
15 years earlier and we could have been labelmates!
Best wishes from Wessex, England.
rarecompany





Dec 5 2006 12:39 AM

good sounds and not depressing at all!

thanks for finding us, so here's our latest vid if you've got a couple of minutes



To view Satsangi's "Iodine" click on the link: www.rarecompany.co.uk

Or go to: http://angel22.tv and click on "Iodine" by Satsangi
the grace





Dec 4 2006 4:32 PM

hey there, thanks for the request!

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Christina





Nov 21 2006 2:25 AM

Greetings from sister in law + cold Copenhagen! Glad to be your friend finally:)
X Chris
TwoSidesToAStory - music video uploaded!





Oct 15 2006 2:39 AM