Boole (band)

Boole is an electronic hybrid act formed in 1996 by Brad Barkett and Mike Barkett at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. The band was formed as a foray into explorations of post-modern forms of popular dance music, in contrast to Brad Barkett's experimental music project formed in 1990, The Apologizers. The current live lineup consists of Brad Barkett and Mike Barkett on vocals and saxophones, and Ian Andrew Hall on vocals.

Biography

In 1996, boole was formed by Brad Barkett (br0d) and Mike Barkett (The MAB) in Baltimore, Maryland, at Loyola College. After appearing on a few compilations and playing a few shows in the local area, boole relocated to scenic Washington, DC.

Discography

Albums

*"The Wooper Du E.P." (Dancing Bull Productions, 1999)
*"Self-Titled" (Dancing Bull Productions, 2000)
*"Pheromones" (Dancing Bull Productions, 2002)
*"The Vital Few" (Released on Dancing Bull Productions/Sonic Mainline Records, February 14, 2008)

Remixes

*"The Mask" (Infekktion (U.S.), 2003)
*"80's Boy" (Epsilon Minus (Alfa Matrix), 2003)
*"Document" (Assemblage 23 (Metropolis Records), 2003)
*"Night Riders" (Stromkern (WTII Records), 2003)
*"Disease" (Ayria (Alfa Matrix), 2003)
*"Burn Witch Burn/Severine" (Ego Likeness (Dancing Ferret Discs), 2006)
*"Awakening" (Talamasca (Alfa Matrix), 2003)

Covers

*"Rough Sex" (Lords of Acid, 1997)
*"Move Any Mountain" (The Shamen, 1999)
*"Mr. Roboto" (Styx, 2000)
*"Leipzig" (Thomas Dolby, 2000)
*"Freebird" (Lynyrd Skynyrd, 2001)
*"Everyday Is Halloween" (Ministry, 2002)
*"Subculture" (New Order, 2003)

Compilations

*"Greet The Sun, Subcon.01" (Magnetic Resonance, 1998)
*" Outcasts, State of Synthpop 2005" (A Different Drum, 2005)

ide Projects

*"The Apologizers", formed in 1990 by Brad Barkett, featuring many guest artists
*"The Emptyset", formed in 2000 by Brad Barkett, with Jason "Hated" Taylor of Control.org, Mindstalker, and C2
*"Mow Down Brown", formed in 2001 by Mike Barkett, with Chris Collins of Fort Chode
*"Noonerschaft", formed in 2003 by Brad Barkett, with Ned Kirby of [Stromkern] and Bogart Shwadchuck of Epsilon Minus
*"Pummeler", formed in 2007 by Brad Barkett, with J.J. Barkett of P.N.D., Spill, and Damn That's a Big Beetle I Wonder If It's Poisonous

References

* [http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/archives/indc/popquiz/2001/pop1207.html Washington City Paper Article]
* [http://www.lastsigh.com/reviews2/boole1.htm Last Sigh Review of Self-Titled LP]
* [http://www.boole.org/reviews/Se7en_Review.php Se7en Review of Self-Titled LP]
* [http://www.legendsmagazine.net/110/boole.htm Legends Magazine Review of Self-Titled LP]
* [http://www.darktronica.com/reviews.php?a=59 Pheromones, Darktronica Album of the Year, 2002]

External links

* [http://www.boole.org Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/boole Boole Myspace]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Boole Boole at Discogs]