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{{Short description|Irish instrumental math rock band}}
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| name = Adebisi Shank
| name = Adebisi Shank
| image = Adebisi Shank band whole.jpg
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| caption = Adebisi Shank in 2009 (from left to right; Larry Kaye, Michael Roe, Vincent McCreith).
| caption = Adebisi Shank in 2009 (from left to right; Lar Kaye, Michael Roe, Vincent McCreith).
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| origin = [[Fethard-on-Sea]], [[County Wexford|Wexford]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
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| genre = [[Math rock]]<ref name="CMW Live review"/><ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank"/>
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| origin = [[Fethard-on-Sea]], [[County Wexford|Wexford]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
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| years_active = 2006 &ndash; 2014
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| genre = [[Math rock]]<ref name="CMW Live review"/><ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank"/>
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| label = Richter Collective, [[Big Scary Monsters Recording Company|Big Scary Monsters]], [[Sargent House]], Parabolica, Strawberry Pearls
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| years_active = 2006 &ndash; 2014
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| label = Richter Collective, [[Big Scary Monsters Recording Company|Big Scary Monsters]], [[Sargent House]], Parabolica, Strawberry Pearls
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| current_members = Lar Kaye<br>Vinny McCreith<br>Mick Roe
| associated_acts = No Spill Blood
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| website = {{Official website|http://adebisishank.com/}}
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| current_members = Lar Kaye<br>Vinny McCreith<br>Mick Roe
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'''Adebisi Shank''' were a three-piece [[instrumental rock]] trio from [[County Wexford|Wexford]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] consisting of [[guitarist]] Larry Kaye, [[bass guitarist]] Vincent McCreith and [[drummer]] Michael Roe. The band was signed to Richter Collective in Ireland, before the record label closed in December 2012, [[Big Scary Monsters Recording Company|Big Scary Monsters]] in the United Kingdom, [[Sargent House]] in the United States and Parabolica in Japan. Their name is a reference to the [[Oz (TV series)|Oz]] character [[Simon Adebisi]]. Their style of music was described as "seriously upbeat [[math-rock]]y craziness".<ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank"/> In September 2014, the band announced their breakup, with each member pursuing different paths. They released three studio albums and one extended play in their career.
'''Adebisi Shank''' were a three-piece [[instrumental rock]] trio from [[County Wexford|Wexford]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] consisting of [[guitarist]] Lar Kaye, [[bass guitarist]] Vincent McCreith and [[drummer]] Michael Roe. The band was signed to Richter Collective in Ireland, before the record label closed in December 2012, [[Big Scary Monsters Recording Company|Big Scary Monsters]] in the United Kingdom, [[Sargent House]] in the United States and Parabolica in Japan. Their name is a reference to the [[Oz (TV series)|Oz]] character [[Simon Adebisi]]. Their style of music was described as "seriously upbeat [[math-rock]]y craziness".<ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank"/> In September 2014, the band announced their breakup, with each member pursuing different paths. They released three studio albums and one extended play in their career.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Adebisi Shank - Larry Kaye.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Adebisi Shank's founding guitarist Larry Kaye]]
[[File:Adebisi Shank - Larry Kaye.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Adebisi Shank's founding guitarist Larry Kaye]]
The band formed in August 2006, after both drummer Mick Roe and guitarist Lar Kaye, who worked together in [[math rock]] band ''Terrordactyl'', collaborated with bass player Vinny McCreith, who at the time worked on a solo [[chiptune]] project named ''The Vinny Club''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> The group's name, which derives from the ''[[Oz (TV series)|Oz]]'' character [[Simon Adebisi]],<ref name="CMW Live review"/> was picked by guitarist Larry Kaye when they needed a name quickly.<ref name="meg-Q&A">{{cite web|url = http://www.meg.ie/q-a-with-adebisi-shank/ | title = Q & A with Adebisi Shank | author = Kev Donnellan | publisher = meg | date = 28 July 2010 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref> Not long after their formation, in July 2007, the band released their first EP, titled ''This is the EP of a band called Adebisi Shank''.<ref name="BT-AS"/> They released the EP on [[DIY]] label ''Armed Ambitions'' and this led to the band later in 2007 touring across [[continental Europe]] with [[Marvins Revolt]].<ref name="Allmusic-bio">{{cite web|url = http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adebisi-shank-mn0002114778 | title = Adebisi Shank - Music Biography, Credits and Discography | author = Dave Donnelly | work = [[Allmusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi]] | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = Adebisi Shank are a three-piece instrumental rock band from Wexford and Dublin, Ireland. The self-styled "robot rock" act fuses frenetic hardcore-influenced math rock with the epic scope of post-rock, the freewheeling intensity of heavy metal, and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of electronic dance music. }}</ref>
The band formed in August 2006, after both drummer Mick Roe and guitarist Lar Kaye, who worked together in [[math rock]] band ''Terrordactyl'', collaborated with bass player Vinny McCreith, who at the time worked on a solo [[chiptune]] project named ''The Vinny Club''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> The group's name, which derives from the ''[[Oz (TV series)|Oz]]'' character [[Simon Adebisi]],<ref name="CMW Live review"/> was picked by guitarist Larry Kaye when they needed a name quickly.<ref name="meg-Q&A">{{cite web | url = http://www.meg.ie/q-a-with-adebisi-shank/ | title = Q & A with Adebisi Shank | author = Kev Donnellan | publisher = meg | date = 28 July 2010 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120723135523/http://www.meg.ie/q-a-with-adebisi-shank/ | archive-date = 23 July 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> Not long after their formation, in July 2007, the band released their first EP, titled ''This is the EP of a band called Adebisi Shank''.<ref name="BT-AS"/> They released the EP on [[DIY]] label ''Armed Ambitions'' and this led to the band later in 2007 touring across [[continental Europe]] with [[Marvins Revolt]].<ref name="Allmusic-bio">{{cite web | url = https://www.allmusic.com/artist/adebisi-shank-mn0002114778 | title = Adebisi Shank - Music Biography, Credits and Discography | author = Dave Donnelly | work = [[Allmusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi]] | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = Adebisi Shank are a three-piece instrumental rock band from Wexford and Dublin, Ireland. The self-styled "robot rock" act fuses frenetic hardcore-influenced math rock with the epic scope of post-rock, the freewheeling intensity of heavy metal, and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of electronic dance music. | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120829020148/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adebisi-shank-mn0002114778 | archive-date = 29 August 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref>


In early 2008 they toured [[Japan]], supporting [[LITE]] and the EP's release on their new Japanese label, ''Parabolica''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/>
In early 2008 they toured [[Japan]], supporting [[Lite_(band)|LITE]] and the EP's release on their new Japanese label, ''Parabolica''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/>


In 2010 they were also nominated for a [[Choice Music Prize]] and played in [[Vicar Street]] in front of a sold-out crowd.<ref name="BT-AS"/> They lost to [[Two Door Cinema Club]]'s debut album ''[[Tourist History]]''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/>
In 2010 they were also nominated for a [[Choice Music Prize]] and played in [[Vicar Street]] in front of a sold-out crowd.<ref name="BT-AS"/> They lost to [[Two Door Cinema Club]]'s debut album ''[[Tourist History]]''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/>


For the release of their second album, the band signed to US label and management company [[Sargent House]], offering [[North America]]n label support and worldwide management.<ref name="BT-AS">{{cite web|url = http://www.breakingtunes.com/adebisishank | title = Breaking Tunes - Adebisi Shank | author = | work = Breaking Tunes | publisher = First Music Contact | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref> This signing is significant for the band as they have always had a desire to tour the United States; however, they only wanted to do it if they could find a record label to support them.<ref name="meg-Q&A"/> Prior to the release of their second studio album, in 2010, the band played a 14-date tour across the Republic of Ireland and [[Northern Ireland]], including festival appearances at [[Indiependence]], [[Castlepalooza]], [[Off The Cuff]] and [[Glasgowbury]].<ref name="meg-Q&A"/> In 2011 the band won Best Album, Best Rock Act and Best Design at The Digital Socket Awards 2011, a music awards show organized by Irish music bloggers.<ref name="Digital Socket Awards"/>
For the release of their second album, the band signed to US label and management company [[Sargent House]], offering [[North America]]n label support and worldwide management.<ref name="BT-AS">{{cite web | url = http://www.breakingtunes.com/adebisishank | title = Breaking Tunes - Adebisi Shank | author = | work = Breaking Tunes | publisher = First Music Contact | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121002073204/http://breakingtunes.com/adebisishank | archive-date = 2 October 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> This signing is significant for the band as they have always had a desire to tour the United States; however, they only wanted to do it if they could find a record label to support them.<ref name="meg-Q&A"/> Prior to the release of their second studio album, in 2010, the band played a 14-date tour across the Republic of Ireland and [[Northern Ireland]], including festival appearances at [[Indiependence]], [[Castlepalooza]], [[Off The Cuff]] and [[Glasgowbury]].<ref name="meg-Q&A"/> In 2011 the band won Best Album, Best Rock Act and Best Design at The Digital Socket Awards 2011, a music awards show organized by Irish music bloggers.<ref name="Digital Socket Awards"/>


In late 2012, Kaye revealed that he had formed an [[electropunk]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] trio called ''No Spill Blood''. The band was formed with members from other bands like Hands Up Who Wants To Die?, Elk, and Magic Pockets and released their debut EP on 31 July 2012.<ref name="Plug-No Spill Blood">{{cite web|url = http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/irish-synth-punk-trio-no-spill-blood-release-debut-ep-on-sargent-house| title = Irish Synth-punk Trio No Spill Blood Release Debut EP On Sargent House | work = | publisher = Plug In Music | date = 6 August 2012 | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref>
In late 2012, Kaye revealed that he had formed an [[electropunk]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] trio called ''No Spill Blood''. The band was formed with members from other bands like Hands Up Who Wants To Die?, Elk, and Magic Pockets and released their debut EP on 31 July 2012.<ref name="Plug-No Spill Blood">{{cite web | url = http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/irish-synth-punk-trio-no-spill-blood-release-debut-ep-on-sargent-house | title = Irish Synth-punk Trio No Spill Blood Release Debut EP On Sargent House | publisher = Plug In Music | date = 6 August 2012 | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140810163354/http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/irish-synth-punk-trio-no-spill-blood-release-debut-ep-on-sargent-house | archive-date = 10 August 2014 | url-status = live }}</ref>


Across July 2012 the band engaged on a New Tunez tour which went across Ireland, which gave the band an opportunity to debut and perform new, unreleased material.<ref name="BBC-Live Review 2012">{{cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/2012/07/adebisi_shank_toby_kaar_-_buna.html | title = Adebisi Shank, Toby Kaar - Bunatee, Belfast. | author = Andrew Lemon | work = [[BBC Music]] | publisher = BBC | date = 30 July 2012 | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref>
Across July 2012 the band engaged on a New Tunez tour which went across Ireland, which gave the band an opportunity to debut and perform new, unreleased material.<ref name="BBC-Live Review 2012">{{cite web | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/2012/07/adebisi_shank_toby_kaar_-_buna.html | title = Adebisi Shank, Toby Kaar - Bunatee, Belfast. | author = Andrew Lemon | work = [[BBC Music]] | publisher = BBC | date = 30 July 2012 | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924153347/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/acrosstheline/2012/07/adebisi_shank_toby_kaar_-_buna.html | archive-date = 24 September 2015 | url-status = live }}</ref>


On 18 September 2013, the band announced the completion of their upcoming third album, having released it on 12 August 2014, to positive reviews from fans and critics alike. On 24 September of the same year, the band announced they would be breaking up after a last overseas tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/music/adebisi-shank-announce-their-break-up-and-two-farewell-shows-in-dublin-this-week/466860|title=Adebisi Shank announce their break up and two farewell shows in Dublin this week|last=Harrington|first=Joe|date=|website=joe.ie|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> The band said Kaye and McCreith would continue with the music business, with Kaye playing with his other band All Tvvins, and McCreith would be producing and mixing, as well as some work with video games and as a solo artist under the name VMC Sound. He also has plans to continue with his duo Speed of Snakes. Roe, on the other hand, is a business lecturer at Dublin music college BIMM.
On 18 September 2013, the band announced the completion of their upcoming third album, having released it on 12 August 2014, to positive reviews from fans and critics alike. On 24 September of the same year, the band announced they would be breaking up after a last overseas tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/music/adebisi-shank-announce-their-break-up-and-two-farewell-shows-in-dublin-this-week/466860|title=Adebisi Shank announce their break up and two farewell shows in Dublin this week|last=Harrington|first=Joe|date=|website=joe.ie|publisher=|access-date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129211524/https://www.joe.ie/music/adebisi-shank-announce-their-break-up-and-two-farewell-shows-in-dublin-this-week/466860|archive-date=29 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The band said Kaye and McCreith would continue with the music business, with Kaye playing with his other band [[All Tvvins]], and McCreith would be producing and mixing, as well as some work with video games and as a solo artist under the name VMC Sound. He also has plans to continue with his duo Speed of Snakes. Roe, on the other hand, is a business lecturer at Dublin music college BIMM.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==


===Musical style===
===Musical style===
Adebisi Shank have a style of music described as "seriously upbeat [[math-rock]]y craziness"<ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank">{{cite web|url = https://gizmodo.com/5938010/adebisi-shank-genki-shank | title = Adebisi Shank: Genki Shank | author = Eric Limer | work = [[Gizmodo]] | publisher = [[Gawker Media]] | date = 26 August 2012 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref> and have self-described themselves as ''robot-rock''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/><ref name="meg-Q&A"/> [[Allmusic]] describes them as fusing "frenetic [[hardcore punk|hardcore-influenced]] math rock with the epic scope of [[post-rock]], the freewheeling intensity of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of [[electronic dance music]]."<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> Despite being an instrumental band the group uses distorted vocal effects in songs, treating their voices as if they are a part of their musical ensemble, with the band stating they would never use "clean vocals" in their music.<ref name="Back stage noise interview"/> The band incorporates several different instruments into their ensemble, utilising: [[guitars]], [[drums]], [[synthesizers]], [[marimbas]], [[French horn|horns]], [[vocoder]], [[percussion ensemble]] and "musical instruments we're not sure have even been invented yet."<ref name="BT-AS"/>
Adebisi Shank have a style of music described as "seriously upbeat [[math-rock]]y craziness"<ref name="Gizmodo-Genki Shank">{{cite web | url = https://gizmodo.com/5938010/adebisi-shank-genki-shank | title = Adebisi Shank: Genki Shank | author = Eric Limer | work = [[Gizmodo]] | publisher = [[Gawker Media]] | date = 26 August 2012 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120829215212/http://gizmodo.com/5938010/adebisi-shank-genki-shank | archive-date = 29 August 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> and have self-described themselves as ''robot-rock''.<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/><ref name="meg-Q&A"/> [[Allmusic]] describes them as fusing "frenetic [[hardcore punk|hardcore-influenced]] math rock with the epic scope of [[post-rock]], the freewheeling intensity of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of [[electronic dance music]]."<ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> Despite being an instrumental band the group uses distorted vocal effects in songs, treating their voices as if they are a part of their musical ensemble, with the band stating they would never use "clean vocals" in their music.<ref name="Back stage noise interview"/> The band incorporates several different instruments into their ensemble, utilising: [[guitars]], [[drums]], [[synthesizers]], [[marimbas]], [[French horn|horns]], [[vocoder]], [[percussion ensemble]] and "musical instruments we're not sure have even been invented yet."<ref name="BT-AS"/>


The band's style has been compared to math rock bands such as [[Don Caballero]] and [[Battles (band)|Battles]],<ref name="CMW Live review"/><ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> as well as also having their style compared to the "triumphant guitar harmonies of [[Fang Island]] with the mathematic precision of Battles, the genre-surfing playfulness of [[Daft Punk]] and churning intensity of [[Health (band)|Health]]."<ref name="BT-AS"/> The band's influences are diverse, ranging through several different genres, including: [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Leonard Cohen]], [[Radiohead]], [[Oingo Boingo]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Paul Simon]], [[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[Andrew WK]], [[Jamie Lidell]], [[Caribou]], [[Vangelis]], [[Steely Dan]], [[Thomas Dolby]], [[Arthur Russell (musician)|Arthur Russell]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Talking Heads]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]], [[Fleetwood Mac]], [[Steve Reich]], [[Debussy]], [[Tangerine Dream]], [[OutKast]], [[Lindsey Buckingham]], [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Le Butcherettes]], [[The Brecker Brothers]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Éric Serra]], [[Michael Jackson]].<ref name="Back stage noise interview"/>
The band's style has been compared to math rock bands such as [[Don Caballero]] and [[Battles (band)|Battles]],<ref name="CMW Live review"/><ref name="Allmusic-bio"/> as well as also having their style compared to the "triumphant guitar harmonies of [[Fang Island]] with the mathematic precision of Battles, the genre-surfing playfulness of [[Daft Punk]] and churning intensity of [[Health (band)|Health]]."<ref name="BT-AS"/> The band's influences are diverse, ranging through several different genres, including: [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Leonard Cohen]], [[Radiohead]], [[Oingo Boingo]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Thin Lizzy]], [[Paul Simon]], [[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[Andrew WK]], [[Jamie Lidell]], [[Caribou (musician)|Caribou]], [[Vangelis]], [[Steely Dan]], [[Thomas Dolby]], [[Arthur Russell (musician)|Arthur Russell]], [[The Beach Boys]], [[Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Talking Heads]], [[My Bloody Valentine (band)|My Bloody Valentine]], [[Fleetwood Mac]], [[Steve Reich]], [[Debussy]], [[Tangerine Dream]], [[OutKast]], [[Lindsey Buckingham]], [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Le Butcherettes]], [[The Brecker Brothers]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Éric Serra]], [[Michael Jackson]].<ref name="Back stage noise interview"/>


===Live performances===
===Live performances===
[[File:Adebisi Shank - band 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bassist Vincent McCreith is known for wearing a mask at live performances]]
[[File:Adebisi Shank - band 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bassist Vincent McCreith is known for wearing a mask at live performances]]
Adebisi Shank live performances have been described typically as relentless.<ref name="IrishT-live review 2011">{{cite web|url = http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0903/breaking25.html | title = Review: Adebisi Shank, Cosby Stage | author = Una Mullally | publisher = [[Irish Times]] | date = 3 September 2011| accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = }}</ref> A significant part of both the band's image and live performances is the bass player Vincent McCreith wearing a mask. The mask covers his entire face and resembles a scarf.<ref name="CMW Live review">{{cite web|url=http://www.panicmanual.com/2010/03/11/cmw-review-adebisi-shank-march-10-rancho-relaxo/ |title = CMW Review: Adebisi Shank, March 10, Rancho Relaxo|publisher=Panic Manual | work = Panic Manual | date = 10 March 2010 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = They had a jerky, math rocky sort of sound, maybe a bit like Don Caballero, but more frantic. Also, their bassist wore a scarf/mask kind of thing to cover his face and head, which is kind of cool.}}</ref> When asked in an interview about the purpose of the mask McCreith commented saying: "I’d hate for the band to become famous purely because of the bass players rugged good looks and deep blue eyes."<ref name="Back stage noise interview">{{cite web| url =http://www.backstagenoise.com/2011/06/straight-from-the-mouth-of-adebisi-shank/| title =Straight From the Mouth of Adebisi Shank| author =| work =Back Stage Noise| publisher =| date =| accessdate =30 August 2012| quote =| archive-url =https://archive.is/20130117134940/http://www.backstagenoise.com/2011/06/straight-from-the-mouth-of-adebisi-shank/| archive-date =17 January 2013| dead-url =yes| df =dmy-all}}</ref>
Adebisi Shank live performances have been described typically as relentless.<ref name="IrishT-live review 2011">{{cite web | url = https://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0903/breaking25.html | title = Review: Adebisi Shank, Cosby Stage | author = Una Mullally | publisher = [[Irish Times]] | date = 3 September 2011 | accessdate = 31 August 2012 | quote = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110904145653/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0903/breaking25.html | archive-date = 4 September 2011 | url-status = live }}</ref> A significant part of both the band's image and live performances is the bass player Vincent McCreith wearing a mask. The mask covers his entire face and resembles a scarf.<ref name="CMW Live review">{{cite web | url = http://www.panicmanual.com/2010/03/11/cmw-review-adebisi-shank-march-10-rancho-relaxo/ | title = CMW Review: Adebisi Shank, March 10, Rancho Relaxo | publisher = Panic Manual | work = Panic Manual | date = 10 March 2010 | accessdate = 30 August 2012 | quote = They had a jerky, math rocky sort of sound, maybe a bit like Don Caballero, but more frantic. Also, their bassist wore a scarf/mask kind of thing to cover his face and head, which is kind of cool. | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120313171550/http://www.panicmanual.com/2010/03/11/cmw-review-adebisi-shank-march-10-rancho-relaxo/ | archive-date = 13 March 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> When asked in an interview about the purpose of the mask McCreith commented saying: "I’d hate for the band to become famous purely because of the bass players rugged good looks and deep blue eyes."<ref name="Back stage noise interview">{{cite web| url =http://www.backstagenoise.com/2011/06/straight-from-the-mouth-of-adebisi-shank/| title =Straight From the Mouth of Adebisi Shank| work =Back Stage Noise| accessdate =30 August 2012| archive-url =https://archive.today/20130117134940/http://www.backstagenoise.com/2011/06/straight-from-the-mouth-of-adebisi-shank/| archive-date =17 January 2013| url-status =dead| df =dmy-all}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
* Larry Kaye – [[guitar]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
* Lar Kaye – [[guitar]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
* Vincent McCreith – [[bass guitar]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
* Vincent McCreith – [[bass guitar]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
* Michael Roe– [[drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
* Michael Roe– [[drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2006–2014)</small>
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==


;Choice Music Prize
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| 2011 || ''Featured artworks, posters and website'' || Best Design || {{won}}<ref name="Digital Socket Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalsocketawards.com/ |title=Digital Socket Awards |author= |work= |publisher= |date= |accessdate=30 August 2012 |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318180755/http://digitalsocketawards.com/ |archivedate=18 March 2012 }}</ref>
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://adebisishank.com/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130117202308/http://adebisishank.com/ Official website] (archived)
* {{bandcamp|adebisishank|Adebisi Shank}}
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 12 April 2023

Adebisi Shank
Adebisi Shank in 2009 (from left to right; Lar Kaye, Michael Roe, Vincent McCreith).
Adebisi Shank in 2009 (from left to right; Lar Kaye, Michael Roe, Vincent McCreith).
Background information
OriginFethard-on-Sea, Wexford, Ireland
GenresMath rock[1][2]
Years active2006 – 2014
LabelsRichter Collective, Big Scary Monsters, Sargent House, Parabolica, Strawberry Pearls
MembersLar Kaye
Vinny McCreith
Mick Roe

Adebisi Shank were a three-piece instrumental rock trio from Wexford, Ireland consisting of guitarist Lar Kaye, bass guitarist Vincent McCreith and drummer Michael Roe. The band was signed to Richter Collective in Ireland, before the record label closed in December 2012, Big Scary Monsters in the United Kingdom, Sargent House in the United States and Parabolica in Japan. Their name is a reference to the Oz character Simon Adebisi. Their style of music was described as "seriously upbeat math-rocky craziness".[2] In September 2014, the band announced their breakup, with each member pursuing different paths. They released three studio albums and one extended play in their career.

History

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Adebisi Shank's founding guitarist Larry Kaye

The band formed in August 2006, after both drummer Mick Roe and guitarist Lar Kaye, who worked together in math rock band Terrordactyl, collaborated with bass player Vinny McCreith, who at the time worked on a solo chiptune project named The Vinny Club.[3] The group's name, which derives from the Oz character Simon Adebisi,[1] was picked by guitarist Larry Kaye when they needed a name quickly.[4] Not long after their formation, in July 2007, the band released their first EP, titled This is the EP of a band called Adebisi Shank.[5] They released the EP on DIY label Armed Ambitions and this led to the band later in 2007 touring across continental Europe with Marvins Revolt.[3]

In early 2008 they toured Japan, supporting LITE and the EP's release on their new Japanese label, Parabolica.[3]

In 2010 they were also nominated for a Choice Music Prize and played in Vicar Street in front of a sold-out crowd.[5] They lost to Two Door Cinema Club's debut album Tourist History.[3]

For the release of their second album, the band signed to US label and management company Sargent House, offering North American label support and worldwide management.[5] This signing is significant for the band as they have always had a desire to tour the United States; however, they only wanted to do it if they could find a record label to support them.[4] Prior to the release of their second studio album, in 2010, the band played a 14-date tour across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including festival appearances at Indiependence, Castlepalooza, Off The Cuff and Glasgowbury.[4] In 2011 the band won Best Album, Best Rock Act and Best Design at The Digital Socket Awards 2011, a music awards show organized by Irish music bloggers.[6]

In late 2012, Kaye revealed that he had formed an electropunk supergroup trio called No Spill Blood. The band was formed with members from other bands like Hands Up Who Wants To Die?, Elk, and Magic Pockets and released their debut EP on 31 July 2012.[7]

Across July 2012 the band engaged on a New Tunez tour which went across Ireland, which gave the band an opportunity to debut and perform new, unreleased material.[8]

On 18 September 2013, the band announced the completion of their upcoming third album, having released it on 12 August 2014, to positive reviews from fans and critics alike. On 24 September of the same year, the band announced they would be breaking up after a last overseas tour.[9] The band said Kaye and McCreith would continue with the music business, with Kaye playing with his other band All Tvvins, and McCreith would be producing and mixing, as well as some work with video games and as a solo artist under the name VMC Sound. He also has plans to continue with his duo Speed of Snakes. Roe, on the other hand, is a business lecturer at Dublin music college BIMM.

Characteristics

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Musical style

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Adebisi Shank have a style of music described as "seriously upbeat math-rocky craziness"[2] and have self-described themselves as robot-rock.[3][4] Allmusic describes them as fusing "frenetic hardcore-influenced math rock with the epic scope of post-rock, the freewheeling intensity of heavy metal, and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of electronic dance music."[3] Despite being an instrumental band the group uses distorted vocal effects in songs, treating their voices as if they are a part of their musical ensemble, with the band stating they would never use "clean vocals" in their music.[10] The band incorporates several different instruments into their ensemble, utilising: guitars, drums, synthesizers, marimbas, horns, vocoder, percussion ensemble and "musical instruments we're not sure have even been invented yet."[5]

The band's style has been compared to math rock bands such as Don Caballero and Battles,[1][3] as well as also having their style compared to the "triumphant guitar harmonies of Fang Island with the mathematic precision of Battles, the genre-surfing playfulness of Daft Punk and churning intensity of Health."[5] The band's influences are diverse, ranging through several different genres, including: Prince, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead, Oingo Boingo, Nirvana, Queen, Thin Lizzy, Paul Simon, Justice, Andrew WK, Jamie Lidell, Caribou, Vangelis, Steely Dan, Thomas Dolby, Arthur Russell, The Beach Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads, My Bloody Valentine, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Reich, Debussy, Tangerine Dream, OutKast, Lindsey Buckingham, Burt Bacharach, Le Butcherettes, The Brecker Brothers, R. Kelly, Éric Serra, Michael Jackson.[10]

Live performances

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Bassist Vincent McCreith is known for wearing a mask at live performances

Adebisi Shank live performances have been described typically as relentless.[11] A significant part of both the band's image and live performances is the bass player Vincent McCreith wearing a mask. The mask covers his entire face and resembles a scarf.[1] When asked in an interview about the purpose of the mask McCreith commented saying: "I’d hate for the band to become famous purely because of the bass players rugged good looks and deep blue eyes."[10]

Members

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
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2008 This Is the Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: 11 September 2008
  • Label: Richter Collective,Big Scary Monsters
  • Formats: 10" Vinyl, CD, Download
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2010 This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: 20 August 2010
  • Label: Richter Collective, Big Scary Monsters
  • Formats: 12" Vinyl, CD, Download
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2014 This Is the Third Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: 12 August 2014
  • Label: Sargent House
  • Formats: TBC
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"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Extended plays

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Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
2007 This is the EP of a band called Adebisi Shank
  • Released: 7 July 2007
  • Label: Richter Collective
  • Formats: CD, Download
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"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

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Choice Music Prize
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 This is the Second Album of a band called Adebisi Shank Irish Album of the Year 2010 Nominated[13]


The Digital Socket Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 This is the Second Album of a band called Adebisi Shank Best Album Won[6]
2011 Adebisi Shank Best Rock Act Won[6]
2011 Featured artworks, posters and website Best Design Won[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "CMW Review: Adebisi Shank, March 10, Rancho Relaxo". Panic Manual. Panic Manual. 10 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012. They had a jerky, math rocky sort of sound, maybe a bit like Don Caballero, but more frantic. Also, their bassist wore a scarf/mask kind of thing to cover his face and head, which is kind of cool.
  2. ^ a b c Eric Limer (26 August 2012). "Adebisi Shank: Genki Shank". Gizmodo. Gawker Media. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Dave Donnelly. "Adebisi Shank - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Rovi. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012. Adebisi Shank are a three-piece instrumental rock band from Wexford and Dublin, Ireland. The self-styled "robot rock" act fuses frenetic hardcore-influenced math rock with the epic scope of post-rock, the freewheeling intensity of heavy metal, and the dancefloor-shredding sensibilities of electronic dance music.
  4. ^ a b c d Kev Donnellan (28 July 2010). "Q & A with Adebisi Shank". meg. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Breaking Tunes - Adebisi Shank". Breaking Tunes. First Music Contact. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d "Digital Socket Awards". Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Irish Synth-punk Trio No Spill Blood Release Debut EP On Sargent House". Plug In Music. 6 August 2012. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  8. ^ Andrew Lemon (30 July 2012). "Adebisi Shank, Toby Kaar - Bunatee, Belfast". BBC Music. BBC. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  9. ^ Harrington, Joe. "Adebisi Shank announce their break up and two farewell shows in Dublin this week". joe.ie. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016.
  10. ^ a b c "Straight From the Mouth of Adebisi Shank". Back Stage Noise. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  11. ^ Una Mullally (3 September 2011). "Review: Adebisi Shank, Cosby Stage". Irish Times. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  12. ^ "irishcharts.com - Discography Adebisi Shank". Irish Recorded Music Association. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
  13. ^ "RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2010". Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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