Album: The Dark Third by Pure Reason Revolution (2006)
Genre: Electronic | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: The Dark Third is the first full-length album by Pure Reason Revolution. It was produced by Paul Northfield (Rush, Porcupine Tree, Gentle Giant, Hole) and recorded at Fairhazel Studios and later RAK studios. An earlier single "Apprentice of the Universe" peaked at #74. The title refers to the "Dark Third", the third of a person's life spent asleep and dreaming, with the song on disc 2 "In Aurelia" being based lyrically and thematically around the book Aurelia by Gérard de Nerval.

Artist Background: Pure Reason Revolution is a British rock group formed at the University of Westminster in 2003. Their music incorporates elements of progressive rock and electronic. Members have a shared appreciation for the work of bands such as Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Nirvana, Justice, Kraftwerk and Fleetwood Mac. Part of the London, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Pineapple Thief, Riverside, Gazpacho, Frost*

Music Scene: Part of the London, UK music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Electronic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Electronic, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


The Dark Third is the first full-length album by Pure Reason Revolution. It was produced by Paul Northfield (Rush, Porcupine Tree, Gentle Giant, Hole) and recorded at Fairhazel Studios and later RAK studios. An earlier single "Apprentice of the Universe" peaked at #74. The title refers to the "Dark Third", the third of a person's life spent asleep and dreaming, with the song on disc 2 "In Aurelia" being based lyrically and thematically around the book Aurelia by Gérard de Nerval.

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