Pure Reason Revolution

English progressive/indie band from Reading known for blending psychedelic indie-prog, abrasive guitars, electronic textures and vocal harmonies; notable albums include The Dark Third (debut), Eupnea (2020), Above Cirrus (2022) and Coming Up To Consciousness (2024).

Line-up and collaborators mentioned in DeBaser reviews include Chloe Alper, Jon Courtney, Andrew Courtney, Jamie Willcox, James Dobson and Gregory Jong. The band released The Dark Third in the mid-2000s, issued further albums, split in the early 2010s and returned with Eupnea (2020).

DeBaser reviews present a band rooted in progressive/indie-psychedelia with high points (The Dark Third, Eupnea) and a contested later direction (Coming Up To Consciousness). Critics praise instrumental textures, vocal harmonies and return-to-form albums while some recent work is described as too bare. Overall reception across the reviews is mixed-to-positive, with particular affection for earlier releases.

For:Fans of progressive rock, neo-prog and psychedelic/alternative indie rock.