Egypt Central
(briefly called Lotus Effect
) is a five-piece rock music group from Memphis, Tennessee.
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History
Egypt Central was formed in 2001 by vocalist John Falls. The idea for the name came from a street that John Falls lived close to called Egypt Central. After generating buzz in their hometown of Memphis, the band caught the attention of former
Lava Records CEO Jason Flom. Impressed with their demo, he immediately offered the band a
record deal after seeing their live performance. Their debut album was recorded with renowned producer
Josh Abraham in
Los Angeles. The band was dropped by Lava in April, 2005, and due to a shakeup within the company the album was never released.
Due to overwhelming demand, the band self-released their Lava-recorded album online through independent retailer
CD Baby, and at selected music stores throughout Memphis. Their CD debuted at #1 for independent releases in Memphis – going on to sell nearly 7,000 copies within several months.
On
April 1,
2006, the band signed a deal with
independent label,
Bieler Bros. Records, with the intention of releasing the band's Lava album. However, in late July, it was announced that the band had parted ways with the label. No reason was given, but the band stated that "it was a simple decision made in the best interest of both parties". The album was set for release on
August 22.
Egypt Central's song Taking You Down was selected to be on the soundtrack for the movie
The Cave.
The song "Over and Under" was selected to be on the soundtrack and in the movie
The Condemned.
In the summer of 2007, Egypt Central played several dates with Ozzfest. They performed on the Second Stage. They also played several dates with the Family Values Tour.
Bubba The Love Sponge had them on his "Unsigned Band Review" mistakenly calling them "Eqyptian Central". He also gave the band the best review of any band on the "Unsigned Band Review" he is also part of the credit to their success, and he believes he is the reason they got on Ozzfest.
On October 5, 2007, Egypt Central officially signed a record deal with
Fat Lady Music/ILG distributed by ADA. The original CD has been remixed and remastered with new artwork and was released to retailers nationwide on January 15, 2008 featuring their new single "You Make Me Sick". The new single is currently climbing up the modern rock charts. The entire recording is now available on iTunes and in record stores everywhere.
The band has added two new songs, "Hate" and "California Dreams", to their live show. Both songs are expected to be included on the band's second album.
The songs "You Make Me Sick" and "Taking You Down" are on the
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 soundtrack.
Members
- John "Captain Jack Sparrow" Falls – Vocals
- Heath Hindman - Guitar
- Joey Chicago – Bass
- Blake Allison – Drums
Discography
| Date of Release
| Title
| Label
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| Apr 26, 2005
| Egypt Central
| Self-released
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| Jan 15, 2008
| Egypt Central
| Fat Lady Music/ILG
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Singles
| Year
| Title
| Chart peak positions
| Album
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U.S.
Mainstream rock
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| 2008
| "You Make Me Sick"
| 21
| Egypt Central
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| "Taking You Down"
| 37
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