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Shock of Pleasure

a dizzying array of textures and moments

About Me

Shock Of Pleasure-"15 Minutes"
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The Shock of Pleasure originally formed in 2004. The group was created by singer/songwriter Robert Romano of Dallas' Stranger than Fiction along with veteran drummer Brent Irish and bassist Shelley Gaither (who was replaced this year by Josh Curry).
In 2005 the group was joined by Kelley Christian as featured vocalist. In addition to being a classically trained singer, Kelley is also a model and actress in the DFW Area and Los Angeles. Her angelic voice has brought the Shock of Pleasure to the forefront of the Dallas music scene.
The Shock combines trip-hop and down-tempo grooves to create this eclectic mix of textures and sound. This is Electro-Lounge Music - a soundtrack to life in the city.
SOP have just completed their debut CD, 'It's About Time,' with producer David Castell (Blue October, Burden Brothers, Pallor). The first single, 'This is a Test' has been featured on the ABC Family Channel's 'Wildfire' and has garnered regular spins on Commercial Radio Specialty Shows across the country, most notably 102.1 KDGE (Dallas). The CD reached 12 on the CMJ (national college radio chart) in February 2008.
On September 16th 2008, 'It's About Time' will be released nationally via the Universal Music Group's Fontana Label.
Shock Of Pleasure-"This is a Test"
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Member Since: 4/28/2006
Band Website: shockofpleasure.com
Band Members: robert romano: guitar, keyboards, programming, other voice
brent irish: drums, percussion
kelley christian: the voice
josh curry: bass
Influences: the cure, portishead, thievery corporation, new order
Sounds Like: hooverphonic, thievery corporation, portishead, new order
Record Label: hub city productions/executive music group
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SOP in AUSTIN!

the shock invades austin part 2:last weekend SOP spent nights entertaining the folks in the capital city.  friday at HI-LO and saturday at GRUV.  then sunday the band made a live appearance ...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:26:00 PST

SOP on THE GORDON KEITH SHOW

SOP ON TV:come be a part of the live audience with the shock of pleasure LIVE on the Gordon Keith Show!!!TAPING: 3 april 2008contact: [email protected] to reserve seating...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:48:00 PST

SOP @ SXSW!!!!

come join the shock for their first austin appearances - deep in the heart of the SXSW music festival!friday night chill at the HI-LO lounge 10:30pmsaturday hang in the sun for an early (5pm) set at G...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:46:00 PST

more new music!

new music from the shock!****check out the newest edition to the set list.  "spooky"  originally  by Dennis Yost & the Classics IV (CIRCA 1967).also for your listening pleasure - we...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:55:00 PST

SOP LIVE AT GOOD RECORDS!

sop made a rare live appearance last month at good records.check out the very-unplugged versions of "spacetime" and "xenophobia."look for the first sop live and unplugged release in early 2008!...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:13:00 PST

"this is a test" live on lex & terry!

by popular demand:sop has posted the live and unplugged performance of "this is a test" for free download to all of our dear supporters.thank you for listening!...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:32:00 PST

sop on lex & terry friday the 21st!

sop will perform live tomorrow morning the 21st on lex and terry/102.1 the EDGE!!!!!!8:30am dallas time....
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:06:00 PST

ITS ABOUT TIME: CD RELEASE

the shock of pleasure announces the release of their debut cd:IT'S ABOUT TIME.AVAILABLE THIS MONTH FROM iTUNES& GOOD RECORDS in Dallas.OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY 29 SEPTEMBER 2007....
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:06:00 PST

sop on lex & terry

sop brought lex & terry a present this morning on the air! you can view the new photo of the guys w/ the original "kelley christian standee" - hilarious. stay tuned to see how you can order your ver...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:45:00 PST

spacetime!

sopeep's:we are posting a new song today - spacetime.  this will only be up for two weeks so check it now!  this a sneak peek of the second single from the debut cd 'It's About Time'.this wi...
Posted by Shock of Pleasure on Wed, 30 May 2007 03:04:00 PST