Yuri Gagarin is a rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Formed in 2012, the band consists of lead guitarist Christian "Crille" Lindberg, rhythm guitarist Jon Eriksson, bass guitarist Leif Göransson, synthesizer player Robin Klockerman, and drummer Stefan "Steffo" Johansson.
Yuri Gagarin | |
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| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Members | Christian "Crille" Lindberg Jon Eriksson Stefan "Steffo" Johansson Robin Klockerman Leif Göransson |
| Website | yurigagarinswe |
History
editYuri Gagarin were formed in Gothenburg, Sweden at the beginning of 2012.[1] The band began as a three-piece comprising lead guitarist Christian "Crille" Lindberg from Helsingborg, drummer Stefan "Steffo" Johansson from Kungälv, and bass guitarist Leif Göransson from Stugun.[1] Lindberg and Johansson had met in 2001, previously forming a doom band called Stone Serpent.[1] Lindberg specifically decided that he wanted to form a space rock band and approached Johansson and Göransson to be part of it.[1] The band were named after Yuri Gagarin, the Russian Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human in space in 1961.[2][1] Other names considered for the band were Laika (after the first animal to enter Earth's orbit) and Vostok-1 (the spaceflight crewed by Gagarin).[1]
Subsequently, in order to expand the band's sound, synthesizer player Robin Klockerman from Örebro was added, followed by rhythm guitarist Jon Eriksson from Hagfors several months later.[1]
Their first, self-titled studio album was released in October 2013 on Levande Begravd records (who made only 500 physical copies),[2][1] before being remixed and rereleased by Sulatron records in 2014.[3][4] Their Sea of Dust EP was then released by Ultraljud records in 2015,[5][6] followed by their second album, At the Center of All Infinity (released by Kommun2 and Sulatron records), in December of the same year.[7][5]
Cassette versions of the band's second and debut albums were released by Urtod Void records in 2016 and 2017 respectively.[8][9]
The band's third studio album, The Outskirts of Reality, was released in January 2020, through Sound Effect records in Greece and Kommun 2 records in Sweden.[10][11] The album's artwork was created by artist Påhl Sundström.[11]
Musical style and influences
editYuri Gagarin incorporates elements of space rock, combined with other genres, such as post-metal and stoner rock.[10] Their music features multiple overlaid guitar tracks and vintage synthesizers, with effects such as analog delay, reverb, echo, and others associated with psychedelic music.[10]
The band's style has been compared to that of groups such as Hawkwind,[7][10][12] Neu!,[10] Nektar,[13] Pink Floyd,[13] and Eloy;[13] however, the band does not cite any specific performers as collective influences for their musical style.[1]
Band members
editCurrent members
editDiscography
editStudio albums
edit- ddYuri Gagarin (2013)
- At the Center of All Infinity (2015)
- The Outskirts of Reality (2020)
Extended plays
edit- Sea of Dust (2015)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Roman, Rathert (February 6, 2014). "Yuri Gagarin interview with Christian "Crille" Lindberg, Jon Eriksson, Stefan "Steffo" Johansson, Robin Klockerman and Leif Göransson". It's Psychedelic Baby! Magazine. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ a b "Yuri Gagarin". Sputnik Music. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Delic, Simon (2015-12-06). "Say Psych: Album Review, At The Center Of All Infinity by Yuri Gagarin". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "Yuri Gagarin". Macken Fest. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ a b Luke, Heuskin (2015-12-09). "Third voyage into space rock pushes Yuri Gagarin to new territory". The Spectrum. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "YURI GAGARIN - Sea of Dust (2015)". Prog Archives. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ a b "Live Review: HØSTSABBAT 2019 in Oslo, Night One". The Obelisk. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Yuri Gagarin (2) - At The Center Of All Infinity". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "Yuri Gagarin (2) - Yuri Gagarin". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ a b c d e G, Ben (2020-01-31). "Album Review: YURI GAGARIN The Outskirts of Reality". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ a b "YURI GAGARIN Post 'The Outskirts of Reality' Teaser; New LP out Jan. 31". The Obelisk. 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "REVIEW & VIDEO PREMIERE: Yuri Gagarin, The Outskirts of Reality". The Obelisk. 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ a b c "Yuri Gagarin - At The Center of All Infinity Review ⚡️ | More Fuzz Stoner Rock Blog". More Fuzz. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2020-09-12.