Circle Number Dot
Golden, Colorado, United States
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Circle Number Dot
Bass Drums Guitar
Self-released
By Kiernan Maletsky
Denver, CO
One possible narrative for Bass Drums Guitar: A man is chained to his life. The minutiae, the rules, the injustice is all inescapable. He struggles to free himself completely, but the binds are too strong. So he finds fleeting salvation in booze and drugs and, of course, rock and roll. The music reflects a binary worldview; there is no subtlety in the instruments, which are billy clubs, or in the vocals, which are shouted mantras. The band makes no secret of its influences, borrowing from punk and metal and big-hair rawk. But this music was never meant to be a unique snowflake. It is testicles and testosterone and sweat and blood, all unceremoniously thrown into a cast-iron pot and boiled vigorously. - Westword
Circle Number Dot
Bass Drums Guitar
Self-released
By Kiernan Maletsky
Denver, CO
One possible narrative for Bass Drums Guitar: A man is chained to his life. The minutiae, the rules, the injustice is all inescapable. He struggles to free himself completely, but the binds are too strong. So he finds fleeting salvation in booze and drugs and, of course, rock and roll. The music reflects a binary worldview; there is no subtlety in the instruments, which are billy clubs, or in the vocals, which are shouted mantras. The band makes no secret of its influences, borrowing from punk and metal and big-hair rawk. But this music was never meant to be a unique snowflake. It is testicles and testosterone and sweat and blood, all unceremoniously thrown into a cast-iron pot and boiled vigorously. - Westword
Mon., Oct. 12 2009 @ 7:59AM
Circle Number Dot, who opened this show, didn't sound like they got much more than a mere line check before hitting the stage. Turns out the threesome had an interesting take on mixing heavy rock with psychedelia that bordered on Sleep-esque stoner rock and the noise rock pioneered by Scratch Acid. Circle played with good spirits and even through the technical issues you could tell they'd be worth checking out elsewhere. - By Tom Murphy (Westword Mag.) in Last Night's Show
Posted October 12, 2009, 3:24 pm
Before Psychic Ills, Denver trio Circle # Dot played what might’ve been the most lively set of the night. Their sound recalls the best, fuzziest Mudhoney, topped with a generous helping of indie funk rhythms, and a little furious Sonic Youth. - By Billy Thieme
Mon., Oct. 12 2009 @ 7:59AM
Circle Number Dot, who opened this show, didn't sound like they got much more than a mere line check before hitting the stage. Turns out the threesome had an interesting take on mixing heavy rock with psychedelia that bordered on Sleep-esque stoner rock and the noise rock pioneered by Scratch Acid. Circle played with good spirits and even through the technical issues you could tell they'd be worth checking out elsewhere. - By Tom Murphy (Westword Mag.) in Last Night's Show
Discography
"Around the Hive" 2007 5 song EP
"Totally." 2008 6 song EP
"Bass Drums Guitar" 2009 7 song CD
"Final Hour" 2011 4 song EP
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Bio
Feel the difference. In a world where “genre” leads to distinction, this band would be hard pressed to classify because they dabble, but they are rock at the core. Circle Number Dot has cleverly chosen their name to stand out and poke fun all in the same breath. Emerging from the embers and developing a new band, Matt Card put away the drumsticks and decided to head center stage. With Mike Plann at bass guitar, and Chris Omega at drums the band was complete and in prime condition to record it’s first CD, which was released at 3 Kings Tavern November 1, 2007.-------------Their oddly refreshing lyrics such as “I’m A Disaster” and “Set Fire to Water” that relate to the public with their raw, relentless, rock driven edge and will keep you coming back for more shows. The guitars giftedly wailing will give an indication that rock will never roll down a hill. This difference is noticeable and Circle Number Dot is building a loyal fan base here in Colorado and is ready to let you feel the difference at its next show.
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