The Critique of Pure Rhythm

is the old-time rock 'n' roll band of the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method of the LSE.  The band consists of John Worrall on guitar, Max Steuer on bass,  Matt Parker on keys, Roman Frigg on drums, and Ipek Gencsu and Alex Voorhoeve on vocals.

 

Our first gig was in November 2006 in John's living room, where we tried to recreate the swinging sixties of his youth. Since then, we've played at several departmental parties, the LSE Staff party and a few alumni get-togethers.

 

Jami Makan was our drummer in 2006-07; Amy Reed sang with us from 2006 to 2008, and Bryan Williamson played guitar with us in 2010-11.

NEW: CPR has released two songs from their forthcoming hit album 'Boogie from the Motive of Duty'!

Click here for music and here for lyrics of 'Possible Worlds'.

 

Click here for music and here for lyrics of 'Structural Realism Blues'.

These photographs were taken by Morgan Mullooly during the June 2011 gig in the Underground Bar at LSE:
These photographs were taken by  Arjun Sudhir during our February 2008 gig in the Underground Bar at LSE:

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Hit the Road, Jack - 1

 

 

 

Hit the Road, Jack - 2

 

 

 

Hoochie Choochie Man