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Eric Paul

Eric Paul

American singer (born 1974)


Eric Paul (born January 4, 1974) is an American noise rock singer, writer, and poet, from Providence, Rhode Island.

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Biography

Eric Paul was born on January 4, 1974, in Providence, Rhode Island.[citation needed]

Paul with Arab on Radar in 2010 at AS220 in Providence, Rhode Island

He is known for his erratic vocals, surrealistic lyrics and energetic stage presence.[1] Eric Paul has played in many popular noise bands, such as Arab on Radar, The Chinese Stars,Doomsday Student, and Psychic Graveyard.[2][1][3][4] Paul's music has been released mostly by Three One G Records, SKiN Graft Records, and Deathbomb Arc.

Paul has published three full-length collections of poetry and released various spoken word releases. His work has also appeared in numerous literary journals and magazine including, New York Observer, Hypertext, Ninth Letter, The Volta, Word Riot, Lunch Ticket, Booth, The Literary Review and more. His first two poetry collections: I Offered Myself As The Sea and A Popular Place To Explode were published by Wesley Eisold's (Cold Cave, American Nightmare)independent publishing company, Heartworm Press. Paul's third collection, ‘’A Suitcase Full Of Dirt’’ was published by Tolsun Books, and independent press out of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Discography

Arab on Radar

  • (1997) Kangaroo b/w Pig Roast (Heparin Records)
  • (1998) Queen Hygiene II (Heparin)
  • (1999) Rough Day at the Orifice (Op Pop Pop)
  • (1999) Samurai Fight Song b/w Swimming With A Hard-On (Load Records)
  • (2000) Soak the Saddle (Skin Graft)[5]
  • (2001) 10 Meals Away from a Crack Whore b/w Piggin' in the Pumpkin Patch (GSL)[6]
  • (2001) Yahweh or the Highway (Skin Graft)[6]
  • (2002) Stolen Singles (Three One G)[7]
  • (2002) Running with Asthma (split with Kid Commando) (Ideal Recordings)

Doomsday Student

  • (2011) A Jumper's Handbook (Anchor Brain)
  • (2014) A Walk Through Hysteria Park (Three One G)
  • (2016) A Self-Help Tragedy (Skin Graft)

The Chinese Stars

Psychic Graveyard

  • (2019) Loud as Laughter (Skin Graft)[3]
  • (2019) The Next World EP (Skin Graft)
  • (2020) Mouths EP (Deathbomb Arc)
  • (2020) A Bluebird Vacation (Deathbomb Arc)

References

  1. Campbell, Chuck. "Ali Gatie tests patience as he wallows in pain". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  2. Sacher, Andrew (April 22, 2022). "Eric Paul (Arab On Radar) joins Justin Pearson & Luke Henshaw on new 'Cult & Culture' ep". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  3. "Some Girls". San Diego Reader. 2005. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  4. "The Chinese Stars". CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. 2006. p. 19.
  5. DiCrescenzo, Brent (January 1, 2000). "Arab on Radar: Soak the Saddle". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  6. Moore, Doug (2016-08-04). "Arab On Radar – "Piggin' In The Pumpkin Patch"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  7. "Arab on Radar: The Stolen Singles". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. May 5, 2003. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  8. "Review: A Rare Sensation". CMJ New Music. 12 July 2004.
  9. Segal, Dave. "Chinese Stars' "Rabbit Face"". The Stranger. Retrieved 20 June 2013.[permanent dead link]

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