The Rapture
Once hailed by some writers as the second coming of Gang of Four, the Rapture were the flagship band of the post-punk revival that swept through the indie underground during the early 2000s. Formed in 1998 by New Yorkers Vito Roccoforte (drums) and Luke Jenner (guitars, vocals), the band toured heavily before releasing a mini-album, Mirror, in 1999. More shows with the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate and Nuzzle followed; meanwhile, a string of bassists and keyboard players cycled through the lineup, with Jenner and Roccoforte serving as the only two permanent members. Bassist Matt Safer, who had recently moved from Washington, D.C., officially joined the band in time for Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks, a six-song EP released by Sub Pop in 2001. Gabriel Andruzzi was added to the lineup one year later, handling the keyboard parts that had become integral to the Rapture's blend of post-punk aesthetics and dance rhythms.
The Rapture's profile increased with the release of "House of Jealous Lovers" in 2003. The song had been recorded with help from the DFA production team, who added heavy electronics to the band's sound, and its popularity convinced the Rapture to continue working with DFA on a full-length album. The result was Echoes, which was released in late 2003 and spawned two Top 40 singles in the U.K. Its follow-up, Pieces of the People We Love, was released three years later by Mercury and involved production input from Ewan Pearson, Danger Mouse, and Paul Epworth. Tapes, a stylistically broad mix album, came out through !K7 in 2008. Safer left the following year and it would be two more years before the band would release another studio album. In the Grace of Your Love, issued in 2011, saw their return to the DFA label, with Andruzzi filling in on bass.
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Discography
20 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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In The Grace Of Your Love
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA on 6 Sep 2011
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Out Of The Races And Onto The Tracks
Rock - Released by Sub Pop Records on 22 May 2001
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In The Grace Of Your Love (Deluxe Version)
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA on 30 Aug 2011
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Echoes
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA Records on 8 Sep 2003
The Qobuz Essential DiscographyPitchfork: Best New Music24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Pieces Of The People We Love
Pop - Released by EMI on 12 Sep 2006
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How Deep Is Your Love?
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA on 25 Jul 2011
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House Of Jealous Lovers (Maxi Version)
Dance - Released by DFA Records on 1 Aug 2003
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Analogue Imperfections
Ambient - Released by Magnatune on 18 Sep 2020
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Sail Away (Digitalism Remix)
House - Released by Toolroom on 17 Jun 2013
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Get Myself Into It (Prince Language Disco Edit)
Pop - Released by EMI on 1 Jan 2006
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Sister Saviour (Maxi Version)
Dance - Released by DFA Records on 1 Dec 2003
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Sail Away (Remixes)
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA on 7 Feb 2012
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Children (Remixes)
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA on 14 May 2012
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Whoo! Alright - Yeah...Uh Huh
Pop - Released by EMI on 1 Jan 2006
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Get Myself Into It (Serge Santiago UK Edit)
Pop - Released by EMI on 1 Jan 2006
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Get Myself Into It (Esingle)
Pop - Released by EMI on 1 Jan 2006
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Love Is All (Maxi Version)
Alternative & Indie - Released by DFA Records on 1 Feb 2004
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Whoo! Alright - Yeah...Uh Huh (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
Pop - Released by EMI on 1 Jan 2006
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