Dead Man Ray
Encyclopedia
Dead Man Ray is a Belgian cult rock band, originating from Berchem
near Antwerp. Among its members are Daan Stuyven, Rudy Trouvé
(dEUS, Kiss My Jazz
), Elko Blijweerdt, Wouter Van Belle and Herman Houbrechts, who was later replaced by drummer Karel De Backer. Their debut Berchem was released in 1998 including the singles Chemical and Beegee. In 1999 Dead Man Ray wrote partly a new soundtrack for the movie At the Drop of A Head (alias ,,Café zonder bier" i.e. A Pub With No Beer), starring singer-songwriter Bobbejaan Schoepen
(1962). They did a sell out tour with this movie in Belgium
and the Netherlands
. The second album Trap was released in 2000 and contains some songs of this project. The album Cago was recorded in 2002 in Chicago and produced by Steve Albini
(Nirvana
).
Berchem
The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier .-Demography:Berchem's total surface is over ,...
near Antwerp. Among its members are Daan Stuyven, Rudy Trouvé
Rudy Trouvé
Rudy Trouvé is a Belgian musician from Antwerp.In the early nineties he founded the Heavenhotel record label and released dozens of records since...
(dEUS, Kiss My Jazz
Kiss My Jazz
Kiss My Jazz is a group of musicians based in Antwerp, Belgium. Their music is a lo-fi mix of jazz, rock and experimental music. Members of the group include former member of dEUS Rudy Trouvé:-Albums:* In Docs Place Friday Evening, 1996, Knitting Factory...
), Elko Blijweerdt, Wouter Van Belle and Herman Houbrechts, who was later replaced by drummer Karel De Backer. Their debut Berchem was released in 1998 including the singles Chemical and Beegee. In 1999 Dead Man Ray wrote partly a new soundtrack for the movie At the Drop of A Head (alias ,,Café zonder bier" i.e. A Pub With No Beer), starring singer-songwriter Bobbejaan Schoepen
Bobbejaan Schoepen
Bobbejaan Schoepen is a pseudonym of Modest Schoepen was a Flemish pioneer in Belgian pop music, vaudeville, and European country music...
(1962). They did a sell out tour with this movie in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. The second album Trap was released in 2000 and contains some songs of this project. The album Cago was recorded in 2002 in Chicago and produced by Steve Albini
Steve Albini
Steven Frank Albini is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, and Flour, and is currently a member of Shellac...
(Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
).
Discography
Studio albums:- BerchemBerchem (album)Berchem is the debut album of the Belgian rock band Dead Man Ray, released in 1998. The album is named after the town of Berchem, near Antwerp, where the band originates.-Track listing:* All music by Dead Man Ray.#"Beegee" – 5:00#"Inc." – 2:42...
(1998) - TrapTrap (album)Trap is the second studio album of the Belgian rock band Dead Man Ray. It was released in 2000.- Tracks :#Woods #Weckpot #Toothpaste #Brenner #Jahwe #Dover #Ham #Nezt #Slow Indian...
(2000) - MarginalMarginal (album)Marginal EP is the third album of the Belgian rock band Dead Man Ray. It was released in 2001. It is a compilation of random outtakes, bizarre cutups and b-sides of previous recording sessions.-Titles:#Smallband#Ersatz#Emotional tourism#Skuf#Cerchy...
(2001) - CagoCagoCago is the fourth studio album by the Belgian rock band Dead Man Ray, released in 2002. The album was produced by Steve Albini and recorded at his Electrical Audio studios in Chicago, Illinois. The album also derives its title from the name Chicago...
(2002)