Genres: Electronica / Bitpop, Lounge
RIYL: Electro-lounge
Formed: 2004
City: Dallas, TX
Web site: http://www.shockofpleasure.com
The Shock of Pleasure was created by singer/songwriter Robert Romano of Stranger than Fiction along with veteran drummer Brent Irish and bassist Shelley Gaither. Kelley Christian became the featured vocalist in 2005. Kelley is also a model and actress in the DFW area.
The Shock combines trip-hop and down-tempo music to create an eclectic mix of musicians and sound. The band plays electro-lounge music in a rare live setting.
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Musicians
- Kelley Christian: lead vocals, vocals
- Robert Romano: computer, guitar, keyboards
- Brent Irish: drums, percussion
- Josh Curry: bass
Former members
Influences
The Cure, Portishead, Thievery Corporation, New Order, Hooverphonic
Albums
This Is A Test EPFavorited by these users:
Brenna Rushing, Chad Jones, John Connolly, kuddlykirara
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DC Anonymous
Twice is enough no female lead vocalist and a whole lotta Thievery which isn't all bad but we just saw Thievery so come on at least Deadmau5 saved the night and that was like what 5 months ago ?
4 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
JunkCult Anonymous
Shock of Pleasure plays smokey, sexy, evening-out music. Think slinky dresses, dirty martinis and that little hum of coolsville that fills the room. I recommend seeing them whenever you can.
4 days, 23 hours ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
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