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Boomkat
Boomkat is an American electronic and pop duo, with siblings Kellin and Taryn Manning. The group released their debut album '' Boomkatalog.One'' in 2003, and their second album '' A Million Trillion Stars'' in 2009. The first single " The Wreckoning" hit No. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Taryn is also an actress who has appeared on television in '' CSI: Miami'', ''Boston Public'', ''Sons of Anarchy'', '' Hawaii Five-0'' and '' Orange Is the New Black'' as well as the films '' Crazy/Beautiful'', '' Crossroads'', '' Hustle & Flow'', and '' 8 Mile''. Background Boomkat is the result of many different influences, "everything from The Beatles to A Tribe Called Quest to Motown to Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music, electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980. Originally formed with the line-up of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher (musician), Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, the band currently consists ... to Oasis (band), Oasis," sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wreckoning (song)
"The Wreckoning" is the debut single by American electronic duo Boomkat. It was first released to radio in December 2002, and then commercially in March 2003. The song is from their debut album ''Boomkatalog.One''. Generally classified as a trip hop song with Pop music, pop and contemporary R&B, R&B influences, the song details a breakup. Upon its release, the song drew favorable assessments from music critics, many of whom regarded it as a highlight of the album. In the duo's native United States, the single peaked at number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, in addition to topping the Dance Club Songs chart. The single also charted throughout Europe and Australia. At the end of 2003, it was ranked the sixth-most successful Dance Club Songs chart entry of the year, and it has received critical praise in retrospect. Composition "The Wreckoning" has been classified as exemplifying "Americaniz(ed) trip-hop" and as being a "pop update" of the genre, similar to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |