| Artist: Circus Devils |
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| Discography: Circus Devils |
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| Circus Devils | |
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 left to right: Tim Tobias, Robert Pollard, Todd Tobias
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Ohio, USA |
| Genres | alternative rock experimental rock Neo-psychedelia Indie rock art rock |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | Happy Jack Rock Records Ipecac Recordings Rockathon Records |
| Associated acts | Robert Pollard Psycho and the Birds Clouds Forming Crowns |
| Website | circusdevils.com |
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| Robert Pollard Todd Tobias Tim Tobias |
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Circus Devils is an American alternative rock band with experimental/ neo-psychedelic styles founded in 2001 by Robert Pollard, former lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio band Guided by Voices. Members include Todd Tobias (music and production), and Tim Tobias (music). Robert Pollard is the band's singer and lyricist.
Circus Devils uses a wide spectrum of musical styles ranging from acid rock to ambient soundscapes, along with stories, eerie moods, humor and rock opera theatrics to create albums rich in atmosphere and imagery.
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Circus Devils was originally conceived in 2000 as a side project to Robert Pollard's main work with Guided by Voices. Beginning with the release of their first album, Ringworm Interiors, Circus Devils dismissed the styles of Pollard's other musical endeavors for a more experimental approach, taking an ominous and nightmarish tone, exploring the themes of good and evil.[1] According to the group's whimsical website bio,[2] Circus Devils formed because a dog-faced man approached each member on separate occasions to deliver the message, "Circus Devils is Real." Like this story, their lyrics are often unsettling fictional tales of horror delivered within deconstructed rock operas.[3] Each Circus Devils album is distinguished by a theme, concept, or production style which sets it apart from the band's other albums.
In 2007, the band's 5th album Sgt. Disco was released on Mike Patton's Ipecac Recordings record label.
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