Artificial Intelligence in Texas
Time Remembers
© 2006 Artificial Intelligence in Texas (634479252952) (format: CD-R)
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In a style similar to artists like The Smiths, The Killers, and The Strokes, AIT's songs feature Michael Giaquinto's powerful vocals, which range from the laid back apathy of English new wave to the strength of sixties vintage Doors.
tracks
- 1 One Two Three
- 2 The Bomber Field
- 3 Absolution
- 4 January
- 5 A Thousand Times
- 6 My Prima Donna
- 7 The Modern Rules of Love
- 8 Time Remembers
- 9 I Must Be Dreaming
- 10 Sky Falling Down
- 11 120
- 12 Bittersweet
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The roots of Artificial Intelligence in Texas can be traced to 1986 and a friendship between guitarist Steve Rabeler and keyboardist Tom Scott in Fort Worth, TX. An ad placed in a local record shop led to bassist / keyboardist Jeff Jackson joining the duo. An extensive search for a vocalist followed, with several singers auditioning. These tryouts immediately ended when singer / poet Michael Giaquinto auditioned and sang just a few lines. Giaquinto’s vocal qualities ranged from the laid back apathy of English new wave to the strength of sixties vintage Doors. With the core lineup of the band settled, Artificial Intelligence in Texas began frequent songwriting and rehearsal sessions.
The diverse influences of punk, new wave, electronic club/dance music, and progressive rock’s muscular guitar work all played surprisingly well with Giaquinto’s vocals and created a style that now eerily sounds like a predecessor to contemporary bands such as The Strokes, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and Interpol. The text and tone of the songs was as varied as the band member’s influences: songs about spirituality, the cold war, love, divorce, dreams and even a couple of sly takes on then current eighties culture. Demos for more than 20 songs were recorded utilizing a 4-track portastudio. Local radio stations began playing the band’s music from homemade cassettes being distributed around the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex. At that time the local music in the Dallas area was energized, featuring a wealth of bands that were later to be signed by major labels in the late eighties / early nineties and AIT seemed poised for certain success. Rehearsal sessions with drummer extraordinaire Anthony Jackson ensued as the band prepared to gig at area clubs. The talented and energetic band members also found their services in constant demand with other music projects. Ultimately the harsh reality of late 80’s economics forced Rabeler, the band’s founder and driving force, to relocate in 1988. The band disbanded.
After more than 15 years apart, a Google search reunited Rabeler (relocated to New Jersey) and Giaquinto (relocated to Colorado) in 2004. New songwriting and recording sessions quickly followed and resulted in the first new Artificial Intelligence in Texas song since the late eighties - “Bittersweet”. In 2005 several more recording sessions ensued at Skylab Studios in Roosevelt, New Jersey, engineered by Dan Skye (former bassist with Bon Jovi). The band released their long overdue debut album, Time Remembers, in early 2006.
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great LP
author: annickGreat LP… very personal, powerful, spontanous… I love the track n°8 "Time Remember"… it's one of my favourite tracks… salut
A MUST BUY!
author: Sometimes Girl ( freelance writer )Triumphant! The best word used to describe this group that has so masterfully reinvented music for listeners searching for any band that transcends the relentless mediocrity we have settled for over the last decade. From intense lyrical poetry sung to melodic perfection, guitar work that awakens even a sleeping giant, a rhythm section that drills a hole to China, and an infusion of groovy keyboards that make you think New Order sired themselves. Fans of punk, modern rock, 80’s pop – rock, and new wave will be roused by this phenomenal band!
Cool and Grate Band
author: Hanzwith a little that I know, is a fantastic band, and very cool music, ABSOLUTION is my favorite song!!
Rockin' is the word
author: MoondanceLove the songs, the guitars the singing, everything about it. It's just great rock and roll!
- author: Brian
The recordings on the CD are awesome. You guys know how to rock. Keep it up. I see big things in your futures. How 'bout comin' up to Michigan and performing sometime? I'd love to hear you guys play live.
- author: Hadyn
LOVE YOUR MUSIC! the style reminds me a lot of the smiths. it's so great. keep it up, and take care. :)
- author: Athina
I absolutely love love love love the cd! You guys are great! Although... I think actually listening to the cd could be dangerous! I listened to it on the way to school and almost got into a car accident...I was dancing too much for my own good! I love the cd! When I listen to it I want to stop the world and just dance!
- author: Shane Boone (Exposed Radio)
This is an excellent CD. Its got an 80s new wave pop-rock sound. I'd compare it to bands like Modern English, The Outfield and newer bands like The Killers. Strong vocals...got a great 80s keyboard / guitar sound...really tight rhythm section. Overall a great CD. Songs that really stand out for me are My Prima Donna, I Must Be Dreaming, and One Two Three. Also love the guitar lead on the track January. Its truly 80s inspired guitar work. Really cool. Great CD. Check it out.
- author: Jim Testa (Jersey Beat Magazine)
The roots of this band go back to 1986; after a 15 year hiatus, founding members Steve Rabeler and Michael Giaquinto - one in NJ, the other in Texas – reunited and more or less put the band back together, creating this long-overdue album. AIT draws freely from 80’s New Romantics like Modern English, Duran Duran, and the Psychedelic Furs. There’s some REM jangle in there too. This is not a bad thing: The best tracks have an insistent dancey groove that’s sorely lacking in a lot of today’s indie pop, even by trendy bands like Franz Ferdinand and Interpol, who lay claim to many of the same influences.