Eric Paul
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Eric Paul is a noise rock
singer. He is known for his disturbing vocals, lyrics and energetic stage presence. Eric Paul has played in many popular noise bands, such as Arab on Radar
until their break up in 2003. His current project is a noise and experimental group called The Chinese Stars
.
Paul has also published a book with Chronoplastics under the moniker Mr. Pottymouth, entitled Pussy Pow Wow. The book contains graphic poetry, short stories, and lyrics from various Arab on Radar albums. Paul's second book, I Offered Myself As The Sea, was recently released through Wesley Eisold
's independent publishing company, Heartworm Press. Eric just released another short 32 page book of poetry titled "Love In The Monkey Cage."
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
singer. He is known for his disturbing vocals, lyrics and energetic stage presence. Eric Paul has played in many popular noise bands, such as Arab on Radar
Arab on Radar
Arab on Radar are a Providence, Rhode Island based noise rock band founded in 1994. They went on hiatus in 2002. Members of the band went on to form or join the bands The Chinese Stars, Athletic Automaton, Made in Mexico, and most recently Doomsday Student...
until their break up in 2003. His current project is a noise and experimental group called The Chinese Stars
The Chinese Stars
The Chinese Stars are an acclaimed noise rock band formed from the ashes of Arab on Radar in 2003. The band recently signed onto record label, which is co-owned by Eric Paul, Anchor Brain.-Discography:*Turbo Mattress – 2003...
.
Paul has also published a book with Chronoplastics under the moniker Mr. Pottymouth, entitled Pussy Pow Wow. The book contains graphic poetry, short stories, and lyrics from various Arab on Radar albums. Paul's second book, I Offered Myself As The Sea, was recently released through Wesley Eisold
Wesley Eisold
Wesley Eisold is a musician, poet and author. He records music under the name Cold Cave and runs the publishing house Heartworm Press.-Biography:...
's independent publishing company, Heartworm Press. Eric just released another short 32 page book of poetry titled "Love In The Monkey Cage."
The Chinese Stars
- Turbo MattressTurbo MattressTurbo Mattress is the debut EP from The Chinese Stars, released in 2003 on Skin Graft Records.-Track listing:# "Sick Machine" – 2:53# "Fastest Horse Yet" – 2:45# "Arson Hotline" – 2:37# "Loose Traffic" – 3:31# "Eyes of the Secret North" – 2:47...
(Skin Graft RecordsSkin Graft RecordsSkin Graft Records is an independent record label specializing in No Wave and noise rock music, originally based in Chicago, Illinois...
) – 2003 - Cheap City Halo/Girls of Las Vegas (ArtrockerArtRockerArtrocker is a UK-based collective involved in music promotion and publishing. It was started by Paul Cox and Tom Fawcett who had been co-promoters of a London night called The Sausage Factory...
) – 2004 - A Rare SensationA Rare SensationA Rare Sensation is the second release from The Chinese Stars, released in 2004 on the label Three-One-G.-Track listing:# "Cheap City Halo" – 3:48# "Electrodes in Captivity" – 3:16# "Girls of Las Vegas" – 3:24...
(Three One G Records) – 2004 - TV Grows Arms/The Drowning (Kitty Play RecordsKitty Play RecordsKitty Play is a New Jersey based record label formed in late 2003. The label's acts covers a wide variety of genres from straight forward rock music to abrasive noise...
) – 2005 - Listen to Your Left Brain (Three One G, Skin Graft) – 2007
- Heaven on Speed DialHeaven on Speed DialHeaven On Speed Dial is the third studio album by the dance-punk/experimental rock band, The Chinese Stars.-Tracklist:# "Rabbit Face"# "No Car No Blow Job"# "Body"# "Slow Children"# "House Is Burning"# "Kill Me With Conversation"# "Lick It Clean"...
(Anchor Brain) - 2009
Arab on Radar
- Kangaroo/Pig Roast (Heparin Records) – 1997
- Queen Hygiene II (Heparin) – 1998
- Rough Day at the Orifice (Op Pop Pop) – 1999
- Samurai Fight Song/Swimming With A Hard-On (Load RecordsLoad RecordsLoad Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
) – 1999 - Soak the SaddleSoak the SaddleSoak the Saddle is the third full-length album by Arab on Radar. It was produced by Weasel Walter at the Parlour in Pawtucket, RI, and released in April 2000. It is the first Arab on Radar release issued by Skin Graft records, who signed the band in 1999...
(Skin Graft) – 2000 - 10 Meals Away from a Crack Whore/Piggin in the Pumkin Patch (GSLGSL-Biology:* Glycosphingolipids, a subtype of glycolipids containing the amino alcohol sphingosine-Companies and organizations:* Geological Society of London* Ghana School of Law...
) – 2001 - Yahweh or the Highway (Skin Graft) – 2001
- Stolen Singles (Three One G) – 2002
- Running with Asthma (Split with Kid Commando) (Ideal Recordings) – 2002