Years active 2001–2007 | Active until 2007 | |
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Labels Fearless Records, Immortal Records Origin Indiana, United States (2002) Members Jonathon Newby, Eric Johnson Albums The Philosophy of Velocity Genres Progressive rock, Post-hardcore Similar Nox, Antonio Adolfo, Karl Brazil, Sarcófago, Torture Squad Profiles | ||
Brazil was a post-hardcore and progressive rock band from Indiana, USA.
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Band history
The band was formed as London in the summer of 2000 by the brothers Jonathon and Nicholas Newby. In early 2001 the band renamed themselves Brazil, taken from the Terry Gilliam film Brazil. In 2002 the band signed a small contract with Fearless Records who released the Dasein EP. In 2004 they released their debut album A Hostage and the Meaning of Life, also released by Fearless Records. The band later signed with Immortal Records to release The Philosophy of Velocity in 2006. In August 2007, Jonathon Newby left the band, resulting in the band breaking up. Their final show was performed on August 18, 2007.
Final Lineup
Previous members
Discography
Compilation Appearances
Criticism
Brazil have often been compared to the band At the Drive-In due to having a similar sound and vocal style, as well as both bands having being signed to Fearless Records and working with Los Angeles producer Alex Newport.
Songs
The VapoursThe Philosophy of Velocity · 2006
CandlesThe Philosophy of Velocity · 2006
The NovemberistA Hostage and the Meaning of Life · 2004