Phaëthon (band)

Phaëthon is a moderately progressive hard rock band from the Worcester/Boston area of Massachusetts. Two albums have been self-released (one with the help of the Trash Talking Hoodlums Temp Label), and the band is currently working on writing a third. The band is notable and significant musically because of their revival of rock ideals and largely do-it-yourself nature, with both albums so far being written solely by one person and recorded alone in a basement. This was because the writing and recording for Foulplay and the writing for Gravity began well before there was any kind of established performing band. However, this will change when the band finishes writing (and subsequent recording) of their third album.

Discography

The albums Foulplay and Gravity are both solo efforts by guitarist/vocalist Lucas Gustafson. Although in the liner notes the band is listed as a live band, Lucas performs all instruments and vocals on these two albums.

Foulplay

Foulplay was written between August 2005 and August 2006. Recording commenced in January 2006 and was finished on October 7 of the same year. The album is about 50 minutes long and carries a heavily noticeable Pink Floyd influence.

Tracklist:

1. "Forgotten"
2. "Foul"
3. "Sorrow"
4. "Cleave-Her (Despicable)"
5. "Digression: Unpleasant"
6. "Allayment"
7. "Worthless"
8. "Mad"
9. "The Flowers They Have Claws"

Gravity

Gravity was written and recorded between the springs of 2006 and 2007. This album is also about 50 minutes long, but the influences are more broad, usually resulting in "proggier" songs than those offered on Foulplay.

Tracklist:

1. "Hope"
2. "The Polar Split"
3. "Thoughtbox Disarray"
4. "Digression II: Separation From Church And State"
5. "Coliseum"
6. "Air"
7. "Old Wanderer"
8. "Cry, Eleanor"

Band members

Current Lineup

• Lucas Gustafson - Guitar, Vocals
• Ricky Demeo - Bass
• Jay Monahan - Drums

Past Members

• Anders Nordstrom - Drums

External links

• Official website (MySpace)