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BAND CRUSH: THE BOXER REBELLION
We think this band is a knockout. Read about them and get their free track.
Living up to a violent, anti-imperialist uprising isn't easy, but if anyone's up for the task, it's the Boxer Rebellion. Since forming in the early 2000s, the London-based rock quartet has perfected its moody-but-melodic sonic assault.
That's not to say the journey was without its hiccups: Singer Nathan Nicholson's appendix burst while on tour in '03, and the band's record label went under just two weeks after their debut, Exits, came out.
Yes, the Boxer Rebellion has had to overcome its fair share of strife to drop Union, their second album in four years, which was self-released. But given the onslaught of epic, gravel-voiced anthems on the record, you'll forgive them the wait.
--REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Download The Boxer Rebellion song "Evacuate" for free at nylonmag.com/itunes
That's not to say the journey was without its hiccups: Singer Nathan Nicholson's appendix burst while on tour in '03, and the band's record label went under just two weeks after their debut, Exits, came out.
Yes, the Boxer Rebellion has had to overcome its fair share of strife to drop Union, their second album in four years, which was self-released. But given the onslaught of epic, gravel-voiced anthems on the record, you'll forgive them the wait.
--REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Download The Boxer Rebellion song "Evacuate" for free at nylonmag.com/itunes
This story was published on December 7, 2009.
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kiddle
12/09/2009
as ususal, nylon, a bit late on the uptake but a well-chosen take, nonetheless.
nicole
12/11/2009
this band is awesome. Anyone would do themselves a favor by listening to the free track "Evacuate" (a FANTASTIC song). the whole album is phenomenal though, and the first album rocks too. Listen to this band!
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