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''In Silico'' (2008) seemed to [[Genre Busting|cross drum and bass with a conventional rock band]], causing a [[Broken Base|serious backlash]] from their [[Fan Dumb|fanbase]], the integration of styles on ''Immersion'' (2010) pacified most of this and offered greater crossover than ever before. |
''In Silico'' (2008) seemed to [[Genre Busting|cross drum and bass with a conventional rock band]], causing a [[Broken Base|serious backlash]] from their [[Fan Dumb|fanbase]], the integration of styles on ''Immersion'' (2010) pacified most of this and offered greater crossover than ever before. |
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But [[One-Hit Wonder|chances are]], unless you're a drum and bass fan, you know them for the song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04QpInkz9so Propane Nightmares]. |
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Unlike most drum and bass DJ acts, Pendulum are known to put on spectacular live shows, equally at home supporting [[Iron Maiden (Music)|Iron Maiden]] or playing DJ sets in underground clubs. |
Unlike most drum and bass DJ acts, Pendulum are known to put on spectacular live shows, equally at home supporting [[Iron Maiden (Music)|Iron Maiden]] or playing DJ sets in underground clubs. |
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== Song tropes == |
== Song tropes == |
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* [[Break the Cutie]]: "Witchcraft" is about a man coming home to find his girlfriend brutally maimed. |
* [[Break the Cutie]]: "Witchcraft" is about a man coming home to find his girlfriend brutally maimed. |
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* [[Cult]]: The subject of Propane Nightmares. The cult in the music video is based on [ |
* [[Cult]]: The subject of Propane Nightmares. The cult in the music video is based on [[wikipedia:Heavenchr(27)s Gate (religious group)|Heaven's Gate]] |
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* [[Epic Rocking]]: A surprising number of their tracks clock in at over 5 minutes (on ''Hold Your Colour'', only one track is under this, and by only 7 seconds). |
* [[Epic Rocking]]: A surprising number of their tracks clock in at over 5 minutes (on ''Hold Your Colour'', only one track is under this, and by only 7 seconds). |
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** Special mention must be made of the album closers: "Still Grey", "The Tempest" and "Encoder", which tend to feature false endings and synth-heavy codas. |
** Special mention must be made of the album closers: "Still Grey", "The Tempest" and "Encoder", which tend to feature false endings and synth-heavy codas. |
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