Atlas Strategic
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Atlas Strategic was an indie rock band from Victoria
, British Columbia
, Canada
.
on guitar and vocals; Johnny Pollard (aka Atlas Strategic) on organ, synthesizer, saxophone, and backing vocals; Steve Simard on drums; and Brooklyn Cannon on guitar and backing vocals.
Their first album, (the only official release) Rapture, Ye Minions!
was released on Global Symphonic Records in 2000. While touring, the band recorded a second session and put out the 8-song "Tour EP" That's Familiar!
which was only distributed at shows. The band had another unofficial release called Here We Come that included the songs from That's Familiar! and three more including a new version of "Bad Robots" from Rapture, Ye Minions!
After recording That's Familiar! and Here We Come, Brooklyn Cannon left the band. This caused Steve Simard to move from drums to guitar, and Jeff Allport was brought in as a replacement drummer.
Scott Henderson of Sea Of Shit Studios recorded both albums. The band used much of his equipment and he played a vital role in the sound and whole recording process. He also played with the band, playing guitar for many shows due to Dan's inability to play due to an injury.
Atlas Strategic later had plans to put out their next release Ghetto Purchase on a larger label. It was rumored that an album deal with Sub Pop
Records was in the works; however, the band broke up in 2002 before any album deals were ever made.
Dan Boeckner
now co-fronts Wolf Parade
who is currently on hiatus as of November 2010. He is also in the duo The Handsome Furs
with wife, Alexei Perry. Both of these bands are currently signed to Sub Pop Records. Brooklyn Cannon is now in a band based in Montreal called Total Bummer. Johnny Pollard continued to play with Dave Wenger in Daddy's Hands until Dave's death in November 2006. Johnny is currently planning on starting a band called The Lords Of Discipline.
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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History
The band was composed of Dan BoecknerDan Boeckner
Dan Boeckner is a Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist. He currently fronts the indie rock bands Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs and was previously a member of Atlas Strategic.-Overview:...
on guitar and vocals; Johnny Pollard (aka Atlas Strategic) on organ, synthesizer, saxophone, and backing vocals; Steve Simard on drums; and Brooklyn Cannon on guitar and backing vocals.
Their first album, (the only official release) Rapture, Ye Minions!
Rapture, Ye Minions! (Atlas Strategic)
Rapture, Ye Minions! is an album by Indie rock group, Atlas Strategic. Released by Global Symphonic. Only 500 copies were produced.-Album:# "Welcome Aboard" - 1:41# "Jeered by Minor Demons" - 2:48# "Chicken Shack" - 2:35# "Little Black Heart" - 4:27...
was released on Global Symphonic Records in 2000. While touring, the band recorded a second session and put out the 8-song "Tour EP" That's Familiar!
That's Familiar! (Atlas Strategic)
-Album:# "Smooth Nights" - 4:34# "Hott Space" - 2:55# "The Day It Came to Earth" - 2:37# "National Flag" - 5:31# "German Pavilion" - 3:51# "Frankenstein" - 4:34# "Artisan " - 2:55# "Soul Food" - 3:22...
which was only distributed at shows. The band had another unofficial release called Here We Come that included the songs from That's Familiar! and three more including a new version of "Bad Robots" from Rapture, Ye Minions!
After recording That's Familiar! and Here We Come, Brooklyn Cannon left the band. This caused Steve Simard to move from drums to guitar, and Jeff Allport was brought in as a replacement drummer.
Scott Henderson of Sea Of Shit Studios recorded both albums. The band used much of his equipment and he played a vital role in the sound and whole recording process. He also played with the band, playing guitar for many shows due to Dan's inability to play due to an injury.
Atlas Strategic later had plans to put out their next release Ghetto Purchase on a larger label. It was rumored that an album deal with Sub Pop
Sub Pop
Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in Seattle, Washington. Sub Pop achieved fame in the late 1980s for first signing Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and many other bands from the Seattle music scene...
Records was in the works; however, the band broke up in 2002 before any album deals were ever made.
Dan Boeckner
Dan Boeckner
Dan Boeckner is a Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist. He currently fronts the indie rock bands Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs and was previously a member of Atlas Strategic.-Overview:...
now co-fronts Wolf Parade
Wolf Parade
Wolf Parade is an indie rock band formed in 2003 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band is currently on an indefinite hiatus as of May 31, 2011.-History:...
who is currently on hiatus as of November 2010. He is also in the duo The Handsome Furs
Handsome Furs
Handsome Furs is a Montreal-based indie rock duo which consists of Dan Boeckner, of Wolf Parade and Atlas Strategic, and his wife, writer Alexei Perry.-Music:...
with wife, Alexei Perry. Both of these bands are currently signed to Sub Pop Records. Brooklyn Cannon is now in a band based in Montreal called Total Bummer. Johnny Pollard continued to play with Dave Wenger in Daddy's Hands until Dave's death in November 2006. Johnny is currently planning on starting a band called The Lords Of Discipline.
Albums
- Rapture, Ye Minions!Rapture, Ye Minions! (Atlas Strategic)Rapture, Ye Minions! is an album by Indie rock group, Atlas Strategic. Released by Global Symphonic. Only 500 copies were produced.-Album:# "Welcome Aboard" - 1:41# "Jeered by Minor Demons" - 2:48# "Chicken Shack" - 2:35# "Little Black Heart" - 4:27...
(2000) - Global Symphonic Records
See also
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- List of bands from British Columbia
- :Category:Canadian musical groups
External links
- Global Symphonic Records
- Atlas Strategic at CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3CBC Radio 3 is a radio station that consists of two parts devoted to Canadian arts and music: a radio service which is available on Sirius Satellite Radio and streaming audio, and several daily and weekly podcasts from the CBC Radio 3 website...