Living in oblivion...

Anything Box is an American band formed in 1986 and originally composed of Claude S. (real name Claude Strilio), Dania Morales and Paul Rijnders. Group whose name is based on Zenna Henderson's short story of the same name.

Group which released a first single "Beat of life" in 1988, single which unfortunately went somewhat unnoticed.

They will have to wait until 1990 and the release of the single "Living in Oblivion" to see their efforts finally rewarded. Actually, one came out again because the single had already been released 2 years ago but at the time had gone somewhat under the radar.

Success confirmed in the wake of the release of their new single "Jubilation", single which allows them to obtain the biggest success of all their discography, just that.

A year 1990 which also sees the release of their first album "Peace", an album which, in spite of a limited level of success in the Charts, will meet a nice success esteemed on the electronic scene.

The sequel will prove to be a little more complicated to manage than expected with the painful release of their new album "Worth" in 1992. A conflict with their lable Epic prevents the album from being released to the general public and the latter will only be distributed to grassroots fans, greatly limiting its impact.

New album "Hope" in 1993, this time produced under their own label Orangewerks. An album which allowed them to return to success thanks to their single "Where is love and hapiness" which was released the following year in 1994.

We will have to wait until 1997 to see their new album "Elektrodelica" released, an ambitious album which unfortunately did not produce any major titles. A poor performance that will mark the beginning of a slow decline, an inexorable decline that the group will never be able to stop ...

To discover or rediscover.

Discography (among others ...) :

Beat of life 1988
Living in oblivion 1990
Do you hear me anymore 1990
Jubilation (This thing called life) 1990
When we lie 1990
Soul on fire 1991
Our dreams 1991
World without love 1992
Wedding day 1992
Worth 1992
Where is love & happiness 1994
Love will tear us apart (The Diary) 1994
The great divide 1995
Faith 1995
Sunday 1995
Conscious 1997
I watch the world 1997
Automatons 1997
Small 1997
Heaven 60 1997
Relics 2001
Welcome to the end 2001
Constellations 2001
Best friend 2001
The long ride home 2001
Neuropathic halos 2003
Love is lofi 2003
Vile 2003
It's your world 2008
The pain I inherited 2008
The valley of despair 2008
Carmen 2008

Clips :

1988 ... from the first title, the talent of the group is evident. It remains to be seen what they will actually do with it ...

1990 ... this title will actually be released two years earlier in 1988 but only in demo mode. It is its release in single format that will change everything and offer the group the biggest success of all its discography. It was worth it to bring it out, that's clear !

1990 ... a year 1990 which sees them reveal themselves like never before. The group has grown in maturity and it shows in the finishing of the titles, it is clear !

1990 ... new classified title. The group is on a dynamic that does not weaken and which makes him one of the obvious revelations of the moment ...

1990 ... which will undoubtedly remain as one of their most successful titles. The group has perfectly made the junction between sounds from the 80s and those now in vogue ...

1991 ... few titles produced but more than certain inspiration for each title. We will keep repeating it, quality is better than quantity !

1991...each title that comes out is inspired which can only impress at this stage. The group has perfect control of its environment and it shows, above all it can be heard !

1992 ... a group which would have frankly deserved a recognition much higher than it was. But drowned in the mass, not easy to exist at the highest level ...

1992 ... a nice title full of finesse which shows that they also know how to do in this area. Beautiful versatility that is only found with the best as always ...

1992 ... a year 1992 definitely placed under the sign of gentleness. Certainly, a rather dark sweetness but with certain effectiveness. We want more !

1994 ... new classified title. But who will be the last unfortunately. Anyway, the group definitely inscribes its name in the musical Pantheon of the end of the 20th century. What more !

1994...a title which will be released under the group name The Diary, the solo interlude of Claude S. Title which revisits in an original way, to say the least, the flagship title of Joy Division dating from 1980...

1995...return to Anything Box mode with this new opus. Even if the group will no longer classify any titles, this will not prevent them from continuing the adventure...

1995...and given what they continue to deliver we can only encourage them to continue as far as possible, that much is clear...

1995...it is obvious that they still have things to offer and especially to sing. We therefore imagine that this opus will certainly not be the last...

1997...here they are back in this year 1997 in a form that we would describe as certain. Certain but no longer sufficient to stay in contact with the best unfortunately...

1997 ... a title which literally floats in the air and which simply feels good. Often, finesse and lightness are enough to transport us to imaginary worlds that we do not even imagine ...

1997...a mid-decade which saw them manage to stay afloat without too much difficulty. We therefore imagine that this title will not be their last...

1997...not only is it not the last but it is clear that the year 1997 sees them in a form which can only reassure about the sequence of events concerning them...

1997...plus there is quantity and quality, which doesn't spoil anything, quite the contrary. It is certain that there will be a sequel to come, it is inevitable...

2001...as expected, here they are again. Certainly there will be no miracle and they will not be able to catch up with the leading pack but that does not stop them from continuing to enjoy what they do, quite simply...

2001...on the other hand they have obviously changed their style and sound. An astonishing reorientation on their part to say the least...

2001...because losing a large part of their musical identity will not necessarily help keep their core audience in particular...

2001...they don't deserve anything, that's for sure, but they definitely lost a part of their soul. So watch out for the rest of the adventure...

2001...a title that has little to do with its predecessor, to say the least. We get lost in it and we no longer know where exactly they want to go in terms of musical direction...

2003...the musical trend of the beginning of the decade is confirmed with this new opus. We really have the impression of dealing with another group...

2003...afterwards everyone leads their career as they wish, that much is clear. It's up to them to carefully assess what they risk losing in terms of early fans...

2003...it now remains to be seen whether they intend to return subsequently and especially with what musical project. Continuing their momentum or going back to basics, good question...

2008...at first glance this would be the 2nd option. The group took 5 years to ask themselves the right questions and therefore decided to return to their original path...

2008...and it's certainly not the core fans who are going to complain about it. The adventure can therefore continue as it began...

2008...paradoxically, this will not allow them to return to the front of the stage but it will at least allow the group not to lose the last audience that remained...