Rat Wakes Red is in a constant state of mourning and wonder. The LP "Acres"… Read Full Bio ↴Rat Wakes Red is in a constant state of mourning and wonder. The LP "Acres" would suggest a prolonged elegy to the dead and awakening. It is a spectacle of simple sounds: piano, acoustic guitar, synths, organ, strings, woodwinds, drums, tin whistle and many, many voices. James Raftery sings, plays, plucks and blows. Jeral Benjamin returns to produce and provide violas while woodwind stars chime in to emboss the layered lather. Matt Raftery adds the needed kick from his drums while Hannah Fury lends her voice to “Always”. The ensuing song service is sung from the heavens inside, like an internal choir and orchestra. It comes from loss, change, death, and new beginnings. A slow burn of sad, beautiful dark nights of the soul.
“Acoustic folk guitar and viola, with a whispery, troubled voice? Yes please! Rat Wakes Red is a strange moniker for such an exquisite murmur…”, so wrote Jack Rabid in The Big Takeover upon hearing Rat Wakes Red’s debut album "Dizzy on Daddy", a lush, romantic, edgy song cycle of heartache and yearning. Rat Wakes Red began as James Raftery creating songs in late night living room light. Odes to longing and loss found their way to producer Jeral Benjamin and together with 32 tracks and a spare lineup of James on acoustic guitar, voice, found sound percussion and Jeral's multi-tracked viola they created "Dizzy on Daddy", a sad and sweet wall of sound. Rabid continued “Each time Raftery hits one of his bass strings, it slips into a slice of Jeral Benjamin's hovering viola, and the air is like leaves falling on a fall day.”
Rat Wakes Red followed up with a second full-length release "Horizon Drops". Electric guitar, keys, drums, and bass provide the flipside to the previous acoustic rush. The songs are louder, faster and rock, with James' voice returning in harmonic hooks and cryptic choruses. From the Sentimentalist Magazine, "Horizon Drops combines shimmering 4AD, Throwing Muses inspired moments…”. Rat Wakes Red’s next release was the ep/dvd, "Energy Garage". The songs and music video are spacey acoustic folk, pop with sweeping strings, and quirky rock. The Ectophiles’ Guide declared it “…a folksy and intriguing EP, only four songs but they really hit the mark”.
Radio quickly took notice of Rat Wakes Red with "Dizzy on Daddy" and "Horizon Drops" charting CMJ and AAA Top 30. Rat Wakes Red has played live shows from New York City to Toronto and has opened for such artists as Bob Mould, Hayden, and Sloan.
What the critics are saying:
"Every song without exception sees the most interesting of bands make their mark on your mind...about as good as it gets." - (hEARd Magazine)
"Rat Wakes Red blends neo-gothic folk with modern 21st century recording to produce a sublime sonic sedation of melodies." - (Bostons Weekly Dig)
"Rat Wakes Red pays homage to the likes of Kristin Hersh, Kate Bush and Leonard Cohen, who also make pain and loss the cornerstone of their musical melodramas." - (Splendid E-Zine)
"Fans of the darker side of mellowness (or classic 4AD records) should seek it out." - (Reno Gazette Journal)
“Acoustic folk guitar and viola, with a whispery, troubled voice? Yes please! Rat Wakes Red is a strange moniker for such an exquisite murmur…”, so wrote Jack Rabid in The Big Takeover upon hearing Rat Wakes Red’s debut album "Dizzy on Daddy", a lush, romantic, edgy song cycle of heartache and yearning. Rat Wakes Red began as James Raftery creating songs in late night living room light. Odes to longing and loss found their way to producer Jeral Benjamin and together with 32 tracks and a spare lineup of James on acoustic guitar, voice, found sound percussion and Jeral's multi-tracked viola they created "Dizzy on Daddy", a sad and sweet wall of sound. Rabid continued “Each time Raftery hits one of his bass strings, it slips into a slice of Jeral Benjamin's hovering viola, and the air is like leaves falling on a fall day.”
Rat Wakes Red followed up with a second full-length release "Horizon Drops". Electric guitar, keys, drums, and bass provide the flipside to the previous acoustic rush. The songs are louder, faster and rock, with James' voice returning in harmonic hooks and cryptic choruses. From the Sentimentalist Magazine, "Horizon Drops combines shimmering 4AD, Throwing Muses inspired moments…”. Rat Wakes Red’s next release was the ep/dvd, "Energy Garage". The songs and music video are spacey acoustic folk, pop with sweeping strings, and quirky rock. The Ectophiles’ Guide declared it “…a folksy and intriguing EP, only four songs but they really hit the mark”.
Radio quickly took notice of Rat Wakes Red with "Dizzy on Daddy" and "Horizon Drops" charting CMJ and AAA Top 30. Rat Wakes Red has played live shows from New York City to Toronto and has opened for such artists as Bob Mould, Hayden, and Sloan.
What the critics are saying:
"Every song without exception sees the most interesting of bands make their mark on your mind...about as good as it gets." - (hEARd Magazine)
"Rat Wakes Red blends neo-gothic folk with modern 21st century recording to produce a sublime sonic sedation of melodies." - (Bostons Weekly Dig)
"Rat Wakes Red pays homage to the likes of Kristin Hersh, Kate Bush and Leonard Cohen, who also make pain and loss the cornerstone of their musical melodramas." - (Splendid E-Zine)
"Fans of the darker side of mellowness (or classic 4AD records) should seek it out." - (Reno Gazette Journal)
So Much
Rat Wakes Red Lyrics
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A Man Whooo whoo well eeh whoo whooo keep it real with me…
A.D.D. Aah Ooh Aah Ooh Let's take it back to a time When we…
Aesty Oh, oh Oh, oh All I need, all I need is your…
Akir [Akir:] The world we live in, requires us to develop this…
Al-One (Of The Sandpeople) In the midst of all my darkness, baby You came along…
Alanna Matty Hold my tongue and keep my mouth shut Don't know why…
Attic Abasement Your assets staring out in the distance Feel the soft itch…
Cavetown I've got a lot of ghosts inside me just whizzing…
Cavetown - Topic I've got a lot of ghosts Inside me just whizzing round And…
D. Taylor Ah (ah) Ah (ah) Back, back, back, back, back Let's take it …
Dave Patten I'm here to warn you My line (light) is thinning out More…
Fisher He wants to I want too much He says he's taking his…
Grant Lee Phillips What do you want that you can't have So high on…
Gucci Mane Feat. Kanye West I ain't tryna fall out with money I ain't tryna fall…
H.U.S.H Marianna O sweet Marianna Marianna The only one for me Mar…
I.L. The Swell Fellow I see you with your new man Yea But he can't fuck…
Impossibles In time she might see how foolish she was for…
J. Blaze I know that want to I know that u tried to Even…
J. Bradley Collier Thumbin' through so much money, thumbin' through so much mon…
Jack Green When you feel the distance form a poison around your…
Jon Human This is one corner, of one country On one continent, on…
KeH I took a breath Washed my face again Stayed in bed for…
kiki vivi lily Ne e dj ki te Kon na Uta o Tamani wa kakete…
L.B. Dub Corp People fall in love every day And I'm sure they think…
Little Anthony Ohh, ohh I'd move a mountain If you want me to Though it's…
Malc 2:45 In Miami In that big body rental Windows tinted Obama Y…
Mr. Mr. (Moka Only and Mr. Brady) Come through my door, it's 2 am Jump on my bed Put…
Mr.Xquisit Shut up Shut up Shut up Shut up Shut the fuck up and get…
Newton Faulkner I wish you, could see me, I'm flying, still don't know How…
Nightzoom I'm gonna shine this life I'm really gonna shine Shine this …
Norris Man Whooo whoo well eeh whoo whooo keep it real with me…
Parker Theory I stay up talking to you Thinking of what we could…
Peter Gabriel So much unfinished business All sticky with desire Raking th…
Raghav She's like them Reese's Peanut Butter cups, mnm that I…
Rah-C So very confused by what I’m seeing everyday I see a…
Samian On a vécu de beaux moments sur un balcon à…
Samie Bower It's been a minute since we've had some time If…
Steve Wariner So near so far This close to her heart The right word…
The Art Of As we stroll along together, Holding hands, walking all alon…
The Imperials Ohh, ohh I'd move a mountain If you want me to Though it's…
The Impossibles In time she might see how foolish she was for…
The Look I think I'll take my chance on you and me…
The Mother Hips If you really want me to go Then that means…
The Spill Canvas How does it feel To know you're everything I need…
The Sundays Dream and fantasize Slave to your desire, you'll buy anythin…
The Zou Hide your eyes, they only disguise what a fool I…
TheOvertunes To feel some freedom You need to be locked in first It…
TiT.DJ I love you so, I'mma make a song called "I…
Tre-Dot Oh like that (Ooh) Tre-8 they ain't ready for this dog…
V.V.S Who Who I have eyes ( I have eyes) That can see so far…
various artists When I see you, I fall apart like a zombie I…
Velvet Acid Christ So much for you and me, so much you can't…
X-Ray Ted Bobby Toh Bahd Otyno on the beat Tremor no shaking Oh yeah y…
Yamin Semali How many dollars does it take before they start to…
Z-Ro [Z-Ro] Lately I've been going through more bullshit, than a …
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