Shock of Pleasure
Shock of Pleasure | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Electronica, pop, trip hop, downtempo |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Executive Music Group |
| Members | Robert Romano Brent Irish Kelley Christian Josh Curry |
| Past members | Bobby Friske Shelley Gaither |
| Website | shockofpleasure.com |
Shock of Pleasure is an electro-lounge band based in Dallas, Texas. Formed in 2004 by singer/songwriter Robert Romano (formerly of Stranger than Fiction), Shock of Pleasure have toured nationally in support of two national releases through the Universal Music/Fontana Label. The debut release, "It's About Time" has been played on over 25 commercial stations and 50 college stations throughout the US and Canada. The first single, "This is a Test" has been featured on an episode of the ABC Family's "Wildfire" as well as the Electronic Arts video game "The Sims 2: Apartment Life". The track was also selected as a finalist for the 2008 International Songwriting Competition. The second single "Spacetime" won 3rd place (electronica) for the 2008 Billboard World Songwriting Contest.
SHOCK OF PLEASURE has Appeared in 5 National Industry Recognized Charts:
KKBB ARTIST/ALBUM SPECIALTY CHART RANK: 14
KKBB SPECIALTY SINGLES CHART RANK: 8 (Spooky)
FMQB SPECIALTY SINGLES CHART RANK: 12
CMJ: #5 MOST ADDED RECORD IN THE NATION (14 ADDS - RPM CHART #1078)