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CirKus
CirKus formed in the early 2000s with John Reilly on vocals, Andy Grier on keyboards and programming, Jeff Pitcher on bass, and Eric DeYoung on drums. Their...
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CirKus formed in the early 2000s with John Reilly on vocals, Andy Grier on keyboards and programming, Jeff Pitcher on bass, and Eric DeYoung on drums. Their first single 'Cutting Out a Career' caught attention with its blend of electronic beats and Reilly's distinctive voice. They released albums like 'The Circus Is Open' in 2004 and 'Burning Bridge' in 2007, building a catalog that included tracks such as 'Failsafe' and 'Sunny Tuesday'.
Some critics found their sound too theatrical, calling it pretentious at times. Reilly's personal issues with drugs and mental health added to the band's complicated public image. Still, they kept recording through the 2010s with albums like 'The Dark Circus' and 'Black Swan', which featured songs such as 'Is What It Is What It Is' and 'You're Such an Asshole'.
Their music often mixed electronic programming with rock elements, creating a cinematic feel that stood out from more straightforward dance or rock acts. Tracks like 'Laylow' and 'Starved' showed their range from moody ballads to harder-edged material. They last put out 'The Seventh Circle' in 2016.
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