Cesium 137 (band)
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Cesium_137 is an American futurepop musical group composed of Isaac Glendening and Vince Guzzardo. It originally also included Matt Cargill.
Soon after the September 11, 2001 attacks
, Matt Cargill joined the U.S. military
and was no longer available as a member of Cesium_137. Cesium_137 had a hiatus of three years before their next release.
That release was Elemental in 2004; it was issued with Metropolis Records
, a much more prominent label than Tonedeaf. It was soon followed by an E.P. release, Luminous, also in 2004 on Metropolis; it composed largely of remixed material from Elemental. Cesium_137's style was much mellower and synthpop inspired and less angst-ridden on these releases than on Advanced/Decay. In 2006, Cesium_137 released their album Intelligent Design. Like its predecessor, it was released by Metropolis.
Cesium_137 is named after a radioactive isotope of caesium
. It continues a tradition in industrial music of incorporating a number in the band name, which became popular after the example of Front 242
. It also continues the narrower tradition in industrial music of adopting the name of an isotope as the band name, as with Carbon 12 and Front 242 offshoot Cobalt 60
.
Cesium_137 have recently released a digital single ("Flight") and a full-length album (Proof of Life). The album put a conscious emphasis on themes of self-exile, terminal illness and perseverance.
Following those releases, Guzzardo began writing music for a trance music project called plasmaMan; of which Glendening was the Producer. As a self-released collection of music the plasmaMan E.P., tinged with a their usual dry humor, is titled option b.
The duo is currently planning their eleventh release under the Cesium_137 moniker, tentatively titled Identity.
Singles and EPs
Biography
The group's first release was the album Advanced/Decay in 2001 on Tonedeaf Records. Its style was electro-industrial. It gained widespread attention, particularly with the moody dance track "Regrets," which was also released as a single and became a danceclub hit.Soon after the September 11, 2001 attacks
September 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
, Matt Cargill joined the U.S. military
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
and was no longer available as a member of Cesium_137. Cesium_137 had a hiatus of three years before their next release.
That release was Elemental in 2004; it was issued with Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
, a much more prominent label than Tonedeaf. It was soon followed by an E.P. release, Luminous, also in 2004 on Metropolis; it composed largely of remixed material from Elemental. Cesium_137's style was much mellower and synthpop inspired and less angst-ridden on these releases than on Advanced/Decay. In 2006, Cesium_137 released their album Intelligent Design. Like its predecessor, it was released by Metropolis.
Cesium_137 is named after a radioactive isotope of caesium
Caesium
Caesium or cesium is the chemical element with the symbol Cs and atomic number 55. It is a soft, silvery-gold alkali metal with a melting point of 28 °C , which makes it one of only five elemental metals that are liquid at room temperature...
. It continues a tradition in industrial music of incorporating a number in the band name, which became popular after the example of Front 242
Front 242
Front 242 is a pioneering Belgian electronic music group that came into prominence during the 1980s. They are known for being the premier pioneer of electronic body music and as a major influence on the electronic and industrial music genres.-Formation:...
. It also continues the narrower tradition in industrial music of adopting the name of an isotope as the band name, as with Carbon 12 and Front 242 offshoot Cobalt 60
Cobalt 60
Cobalt 60 is a Front 242 side project featuring Front 242's Jean-Luc de Meyer and Dominique Lallement. They are an electro-industrial/EBM group, though they frequently use guitars, an uncommon feature among artists of the genre...
.
Cesium_137 have recently released a digital single ("Flight") and a full-length album (Proof of Life). The album put a conscious emphasis on themes of self-exile, terminal illness and perseverance.
Following those releases, Guzzardo began writing music for a trance music project called plasmaMan; of which Glendening was the Producer. As a self-released collection of music the plasmaMan E.P., tinged with a their usual dry humor, is titled option b.
The duo is currently planning their eleventh release under the Cesium_137 moniker, tentatively titled Identity.
Discography
Studio Albums- Advanced/DecayAdvanced/DecayAdvanced/Decay is the first full studio album by EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137.-Track listing:# "The Fall" – 5:45# "End Game" – 4:59# "Regrets" – 5:30# "Darkest Dream" – 6:30# "Last Days" – 5:04# "Placebo" – 0:43...
(2001) - ElementalElemental (Cesium 137 album)Elemental is the second full studio album by EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137. Released in 2004 it was the first release by the band after a three year hiatus.-Track listing:# "The Storm" -6:17# "Atrophy" -4:52# "Frayed" -4:40# "Apart" -5:44...
(2004) - Intelligent DesignIntelligent Design (Cesium 137 album)Intelligent Design is the third full studio album from American EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137-Track listing:# "Forsaken" -4:45# "Hollow" -4:59# "Gravity" -6:18# "Taken" -4:49# "Agonist" -4:51# "Slowdraw" -4:21# "Transient" -5:01# "Phoenix" -5:11...
(2006) - Proof of LifeProof of Life (album)Proof of Life is the fourth studio album released by American EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137-Track listing:# "Extraction" -0:43# "Stars Turn Cold" -5:17# "Flight" -5:40# "Stranded" -5:14# "With Fire" -5:54# "Distance" -5:36# "Endure" -4:21...
(2007) - Identity (2009)
Singles and EPs
- The Art of Controlling and ComposingThe Art of Controlling and ComposingThe Art of Controlling and Composing is the first release from EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137.-Track listing:# "Language Of Lies" -4:53# "Burned by The Light" -5:46# "Electro-Smog-Therapy" -3:15# "Sub-Terran" -6:35...
(1999) - The FallThe Fall (Cesium 137 album)The Fall is the third release and second EP from American EBM/Futurepop band Cesium_137.-Track listing:# The Fall -4:06# The Fall -4:49# The Fall -4:30...
(2001) - RegretsRegrets (Cesium 137 album)Regrets is the fourth release and third EP from American EBM/Futurepop group Cesium_137. The EP also contains the official music video for the track Regrets.-Track listing:# "Regrets" -5:30# "Regrets " -5:55# "Bloodletter" -4:46...
(2001) - LuuminousLuminous (Cesium 137 album)Luminous is the sixth release from American Futurepop band Cesium_137. Luminous was the band's first EP after a three year hiatus.-Track listing:# "Legacy" -5:03# "Atrophy " -4:20# "Frayed " -4:11...
(2004) - HollowHollow (Cesium 137 album)Hollow is the eighth release from American Futurepop band Cesium_137 and their fifth EP.-Track listing:# "Hollow " -4:51# "Hollow " -3:56# "Hollow " -4:44# "Undying " -4:33...
(2006) - FlightFlight (Cesium 137 album)Flight is the tenth release from American Futurepop band Cesium_137 and is their sixth EP.-Track listing:# "Flight" -5:40# "Simulacra" -5:29# "Flight " -5:47# "Flight " -4:59...
(2008)
External links
- Official Cesium_137 Website
- Cesium_137 at VampirefreaksVampirefreaksVampireFreaks.com is an online community for the Gothic–industrial subcultures. It was created by site owner Jethro Berelson in 1999. It began with a small number of forums dedicated to Gothic–industrial music....