To observe Ra Ra Riot on stage is to observe a joyful experience in progress, somehow both intensely fun and just plain intense; it's a joy that's always aware that darkness and despair may be just around the corner, that life is both beautiful and terrible, and it’s a joy that is in fact amplified by this awareness.
It's this bittersweet dynamic that makes the rhumb line a compelling debut album by a band with seemingly limitless potential. From the haunting slowburn crescendos of opener ghost under rocks through the playful each year, can you tell and too too too fast, the more pensive oh, la and dying is fine, and a curveball cover of Kate Bush's suspended in gaffa, the album skillfully melds elements of new wave and classic indie with sweeping orchestral chamber pop to startling effect. Epic and eloquent, dramatic and graceful, Ra Ra Riot's debut is an inventive and ambitious record that consistently conveys the passions of its creators.
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BASIK
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CAN U TELL? YEAH I CAN TELL THAT RA RA RIOT IS AN AWESOME FUCKING BAND! 2 weeks ago
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Amanda Thompson
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super Nov 14
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David AlanV
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come to Tampa Nov 06
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Off the Dial
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We've got news on the latest tour schedule for Ra Ra Riot...come check it out! Jul 06
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Ron Stopable
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Check out Ra Ra Riot live at The Canal Room here. http://www.baeblemusic.com/concertvideo/CanalRoom/RaRaRiot.html Jun 17
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alynna
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i saw you guys with deathcab, and your amazingly wonderfull (C: Jun 03
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Morgan
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totally saw you guys may fourth with death cab and matt costa in nashville. you guys rockeddd. :D love you guyss. May 10
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Try not to leave your merch somewhere this time? Apr 28
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You guys were amazing at Gonzaga, and I can't wait to see you at Marymoor Park this summer! Apr 28
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Rude Grrrl
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I saw you guys last night! Apr 26
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lola peace
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why! why do you not have any songs posted you are by far one of my favs and favorite bands should have songs up :) please post some songs for your fans :) Apr 04
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maddiesaur!™
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your stuff's reallllyy good(: & original, you should put it up here! Dec 31
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Hannah
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i love you guys! y'alls music is brilliant :) Oct 18
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Ben
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I just wanna say that Ive listened to your music before, and I think its great. I can definitely say that amazing things are in your future. Keep up the amazing work. Best Wishes, Ben Oct 01
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ellenyoung
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Saw you guys in Salt Lake- SO SICK! Sep 22
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