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New Invisible Joy

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New Invisible Joy
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GenresRock
Years active1997–present
LabelsGoldwish
Websitenewinvisiblejoy.com

New Invisible Joy is an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History

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New Invisible Joy formed in 1997[1] and played locally in western Pennsylvania before they released their debut album, Pale Blue Day, in 2000.[2] The band's name, as they relate it, was created by pointing at words in the Bible at random.[3] They released a limited-edition EP in 2002 which was packaged similarly to a pill case.[4] They planned a 2003 release for their sophomore effort, Trust, but spent additional time recording and mixing the record, which was finally released early in 2004.[5] While there was some major label interest in the band, they did not end up landing a contract with any of the labels.[6] The group toured the East Coast behind the record and opened at local venues for national acts until 2005,[7] then took an extended break while the band members focused on non-musical activities.[8] Rumors circulated that the group had broken up, though they never released an official statement stating such.[9] In 2007 they returned with their third full-length, Kontakt.[10][11]

Members

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  • John Schisler - vocals
  • Mike Gaydos - guitar
  • Evan Handyside - bass
  • Brian Colletti - drums
  • Phil MacDowell - keyboards (2006–present)

Discography

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  • Pale Blue Day (2000)
  • New Invisible Joy EP (2002)
  • Trust (2004)
  • Kontakt (2007)

Other contributions

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References

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  1. ^ New Invisible Joy at Allmusic
  2. ^ Review of Pale Blue Day, Allmusic.com
  3. ^ New Invisible Joy[permanent dead link]. Cleveland Scene, July 14, 2004. Accessed April 16, 2008.
  4. ^ Review of New Invisible Joy. Allmusic.com
  5. ^ Review of Trust. Allmusic.com
  6. ^ New Invisible Joy Ecstatic About Latest Album Truth. Observer-Reporter, February 20, 2004. Google News mirror; subscription access required.
  7. ^ New Invisible Joy Returns to the Stage with Kontakt. Pittsburgh City Paper, September 20, 2007.
  8. ^ New Invisible Joy Returns After Three Years to Make Kontakt. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 20, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
  9. ^ New Invisible Joy Back in Business with New CD[permanent dead link]. Observer-Reporter, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
  10. ^ Joy Returns with CD Release Party at the Rex Archived 2008-04-26 at the Wayback Machine. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 21, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
  11. ^ Review of Kontakt Archived 2008-04-26 at the Wayback Machine. Junkmedia, December 29, 2007. Accessed April 16, 2008.
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