Definitely check out Failure to Yield then go after Cakewalk. The energy hasnt been matched but is felt through groups like Poison the Well, Boysetsfire, From Autumn To Ashes, Senses Fail, Saosin, Underoath, Beloved, Emery, and you name it. [14][11] However, Hornbrook was later asked to leave Until the End at Landsman's insistence. [104] The album charted at No. [2] Their sound was much heavier and more raw than their major label Grunge contemporaries but still fit it comfortably in at that time. [12][13] Despite rumors that he walking off stage mid-way through their show, Landsman finished Poison the Well's set and went on to perform with Until the End later that evening. This is the original and the best.. [31] The split for Undecided Records was to feature a Metallica cover from each of the bands as part of the record label's Crush 'Em All series, which had already seen a split by Shai Hulud and BoySetsFire released as Volume 1 in March 2000. [62], Poison the Well then reunited with Hatebreed for the Perseverance Tour 2002 which took the bands through the Midwest and West Coast from February 28 to March 19, 2002. I havent seen as much creativity and unique stuff since these times. Well, if you could live out your dreams, Gold would be that scenario. The reason these guys dont get enough love from websites attempting these sorts of Lists is because they are lazy and probably young journalists with no real connection to that scene many of us grew up through. They were in a league all their own and quite simply, a phenomenon to witness. Lost By Design Records. Its like one of those records that both generates goosebumps during an awful scare and raising the hairs on your neck during that moment of discovering your favorite song. [39][40], Only week later, on February 18, 2001, it was reported that Throwdown, which featured members of Eighteen Visions, would replace A New Kind of American Saint on the split 7-inch vinyl. . [29][14][30] By November 2000, the split, which had been scheduled for release in December 2000, had been pushed back to late Januaryearly February 2001 and Twelve Tribes was replaced by Florida-based band A New Kind of American Saint. The band wanted to make a record that was more focused musically and bigger sonically. I dont recall a single person who owned this on CD but I sure did. [96] Although Poison the Well had previously recorded a cover of "Today" in October 2000, which remained unreleased, they instead chose to re-enter a studio and record a new cover of "Soma". POISON THE WELL Retweeted. Journalists liked to lump this band together with acts like 10,000 Maniacs/Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLaughlin, Jewel, etc but I think they had more in common with The Cranberries, Veruca Salt, and Goo Goo Dolls than that sappy singer/songwriter stuff. POISON THE WELL's Tweets. not until later in 2002), leading A New Kind of American Saint to drop off the project. This band struck me as something entirely different than the snotty nose teenage pop-punk bands of that age with colored spiked hair (and dont forget the chokers). There is a reason Toby Mac, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait are so immensely popular as stand alone artists (and in groups) post-DC Talk, its because of this album and its continued influence. Songs like For A Bandaged Iris melded everything that made the band so intoxicating in the first place with a sheen that would see new identities formed by those who never heard PTW before. One of those bands you werent afraid to share with your friends and one that would make people turn heads. Go listen to any song on this record (Handshake, Confirmation Day, Way Before The Flood, etc) and tell me you dont choke up or feel immense pride in knowing that yeah these guys were thought provoking Christian songwriters. The band invited former vocalists Hosein and Lehrer to provide backing vocals on the song "Not Within Arms Length", the lyrics of which had been written by Hosein before he left the band in 1998. Dryve played alternative rock driven in that time period by piano, mandolin, horn parts, guitar, bass, and a solid percussion section. [111] The 2015 shows featured rhythm guitar player Ariel Arro, formerly of the Florida hardcore band Glasseater. [74][75] The band immediately began to be courted by major record labels, much to the dissatisfaction of Trustkill Records, who attempted to renew their soon-expiring contract. The staccato drum and guitar fill that starts album opener 12/23/93 has been ripped off by almost every band of that movement, and the moment it breaks down into a clean, emotional, melodic vocal line is the inception of a thousand and one musical clichs. This ride the line between the waning Grunge scene at the time and brought to the table a special blend of alternative rock that many in the Christian music scene werent familiar with. I would love more Crux music so push those guys to get to work. The album was released on Brainstorm Artists International in 1995 to little fanfare. Jason B. was a monstrous vocalist who commanded the stage (and studio) with a sense of righteous anger that was both loving and menacing at the same time. This was an odd duck for that time period. The date was therefore set for the first Tuesday after Valentine's Day, February 19, 2002. The amazing thing to me is that this band of teenagers released like 3 or 4 records in their teens and loads more songs between 7s and compilations. You can catch what he is doing now in an upcoming docuseries called Blood, Sweat, and Sin. I first was introduced to Dryve at a youth group retreat in 1995. The album was recorded in. Or why not treat yourself? I had seen them at a huge outdoor festival called ZOOM 95 with loads of awesome bands from time period with MxPx as one of the headliners. The success of Tear from the Red and their continuous touring schedule helped Poison The Well gain the attention of some major labels, which had started to take interest in bands coming from the hardcore scene. This 1995 release marks a huge turn for Mike and the sound he was working on prior during the 80s/early 90s. Thats why so many of us loved T&N back in the day, Brandon Ebel had a penchant for finding quality talent and diversifying the music he released, crossing over into endless genres and styles. S/S. [46][47], "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense" was eventually re-recorded for Poison the Well's sophomore full-length Tear from the Red in OctoberNovember 2001. This little write up isnt about Bow or even Spirit Filled Hardcore, its about that monumental sophomore follow up record, The Hope That Lies Within. [31][32] Poison the Well had been touring with A New Kind of American Saint's guitarist Michael Peters the month prior. I had almost forgotten about it till I went hunting for the Tape and saw it on Ebay one day. Undecided - 0180461000174. Sadly, like all good stories, their chapter was stamped as finished in what seemed like just a few years. I remain a strong fan of this band and especially this debut full length. Punk Rawk Show was that defining punk rock moment for the band and scene at large. Geez man, I was a senior in high school in 95 and your list just hit me right in the mid life crisis, lol. Side note, Delores (My Girl Hates the IRA) is a fun song that serves as a tribute to Dolores ORiordan of The Cranberries fame, RIP. With the line-up now solidified, Poison The Well entered the studio to record their debut full length; The Opposite Of December A Season Of Seperation. Its a remarkable collection of alternative rock (can we still say that?) They could have even reinvented themselves a few times in 20 years to become an unstoppable metal force. The Blamed even covered Guy in a Suit and the Pope (The Crucified) on this record and it is beyond fantastic, a perfect nod to the legends of Christian Thrash Punk Metal. Formed in 1997 under the moniker An Acre Lost, things didnt really start moving for Poison The Well until the name change and debut EP Distance Only Makes The Heart Grow Fonder caught the attention of Trustkill Records in 1998. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. Read More. No credit card required. This was a monumental year for Christian Music and really the beginning of what was to come over the course of the next 2 decades. I loved Bodyboarding so I remember being super impressed with this group. Another one of those blink and youll miss it, Christian record labels that sprang up with mostly unknown bands. Sometime Sunday were formed in the very early 90s during the height of the Grunge/Alternative Rock scene of that time period. They were one of the first Christian punk bands to break out and reach huge success in their scene (and beyond). Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. We had our whirlwind romance with Strongarm and like dust to the wind, it was over. Since then, the band has played numerous reunion shows . Most people dont know this exists. [64][65][66] It was while Poison the Well was on this tour that Tear from the Red blew up in the media. Poison the Well's cover of "Today" was never released; the band later recorded another The Smashing Pumpkins cover, "Soma" for the ReIgnition Recordings Various Artists compilation The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins.[53]. I remember seeing these guys several times both before this record and after. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. [62][85], On August 27, 2002, Poison the Well played a surprise show at Kaffe Krystal in Miami, Florida, disguised under the name Tear from the Red on the bill. I recall them being a fairly large ensemble with a lot of players. He even had a nickname for the hard . Starflyer 59 blew minds with this record, this sound they helped cultivate. The album begins with Liquid and its dancey beats, violin, alongside some background chanting-vocals (remember the monks in the 90s?). I Still Care, Spoken, Inside, Pain To What, and Homeless are all great songs. Favorite songs off this record is definitely My Blood, Dead Sky, Red, Empty, and Consumer. Poison the Well's Versions was released on Ferret Music on April 2, 2007 in Europe and April 3, 2007 worldwide. Bold statements but Blenderhead truly brought an original sound while mixing up their influences and being brave about lyrical content. [88] The DVD was edited by Christopher Sims through his film production company TimeCode Entertainment, and was marketed through Trustkill Records and Velvet Hammer's promotional division Streetwise Concepts & Culture.[62][89]. 1 SONG 3 MINUTES DEC 23 2022. Poison the Well. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. 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Seriously though, it was such a great year for music, I think in part, because a lot of bands released their follow up records (focused, mxpx, blenderhead, etc) so the labels were allocating better budgets and the bands themselves were getting better and better. Songs by Altar Boys, Bryan Adams, Keith Green, Aha, Joy Electric, among others. Pete Stewart was a perfect frontman for a rock band, both then and now. [8] Lehrer was responsible for coining the name Doubting Thomas. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. In the summer of 2004, guitarist Derek Miller quit the band. 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. At that time we all had Snapcase, Bold, Mouthpiece, Chain of Strength, Earth Crisis, Eighteen Visions, Strife, and the old school crowd like Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front, etc but Strongarm stood apart from the pack. These are my 25 Best Christian Rock Albums of 1995. This band appealed to people all across the music spectrum and those fans who existed beneath the surface in the underground hardcore scene loved this band for the most part. Location: United States. Their talent was undeniable and even though the vocals at times ran together with production issues possibly not bringing to the forefront clarity of words, it didnt matter because it was pure, unfiltered punk rock. In a music scene seemingly over run with metal, hardcore, and punk rock, Black Eyed Sceva rose above all the noise to chart a path all their own. Not for sale or trade. The band released a couple more full lengths before calling it quits. I was giving up the secular music for a trip through positive and enlightening Christian music that wouldnt harm my impressionable brain. This alt-rock band who were one of the first on 5 Minute Walk alongside Black Eyed Sceva and later Five Iron Frenzy, was a remarkable talent. You Come Before You, an Album by Poison the Well. 116 Following. Quality music and led by haunting female vocals. After months of working and writing material, the band set off in early 2005 to work and record with Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lvstrm at Tonteknik Studios in Ume, Sweden. Poison The Well had been in the middle of pre-production for an entire record's worth of material when Miller announced his departure. The band signed with Atlantic Records[90] in 2002 and started writing for their third studio album, You Come Before You. I sense this was something toned down a bit for the Nashville Christian Music Crowd because they love their watered down aggression lol. Too soon guys, too soon. Flood was a huge breakout hit for the band and was all over radio and video networks back in the day. 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They performed at the Board Festival in Boston, Massachusetts, Hellfest in East Syracuse, New York, Monster Fest in Burlington, Vermont and Krazy Fest 4 in Louisville, Kentucky [18][19][20], In February 2001, Gordillo departed; a month later he was replaced by California-based bassist Javier Van Huss, formerly of the bands Enewetak, Eighteen Visions, Throwdown, Breakneck, Bleeding Through and Wrench. The strain of touring left many members wondering if they could carry on (there have been eight bassists over the years), and it all came to a head in 2005. The bands cover of Once in a Lifetime by The Talking Heads was really well done. ", Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. They had improved upon their sound so much after Pokinatcha and continue to wow the punk rock crowd of today. I cant fully explain it, but I felt the same about many of these bands growing up. Everyone in that scene thought that they were awesome.. [98] After completing the first two recording sessions and returning home, Poison the Well announced that they were parting ways with Atlantic Records after only one album because of "creative differences". I was so entrenched in punk and hardcore/metal that I couldnt see behind that clouded lens. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. 6. Since blagging his way onto the Hammer team a decade ago, Stephen has written countless features and reviews for the magazine, usually specialising in punk, hardcore and 90s metal, and still holds out the faint hope of one day getting his beloved U2 into the pages of the mag. Poison the well- tears from the red. [26] Poison the Well then performed their cover of "Today" at Hellfest 2001 on Friday, July 6, 2001, at Liquids in East Syracuse, New York. They didnt wear a mask or faade and simply wanted to be heard through the music they created. The band also brought on Brad Clifford of Since by Man on guitar and their former guitar tech Bradley Grace on bass towards the end of this tour cycle. . 10 for $10 Hardcore Summer Tour with Bane & Poison The Well June 12, 2009. 19. An awe inspiring collection of songs that lured you in with lush arrangements, moody yet alluring vocals, and songwriting that was a cut above all the rest in the music scene. So I saw this Plankeye band and their Bible verse quoting shirts referring to their name. Formed . As Howard Jones himself will tell you, If youre a fan of any of those bands, this is the source to go back and check out. Spooky Tuesday were a group of young teenagers who had an affection for Pearl Jam, Gin Blossoms, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, and all that kick back style, acoustically leaning beachy songs, even a bit of Dakoda Motor Co. [60][61] Trustkill Records began accepting pre-orders on February 8, 2002, and any orders placed prior to the release date included a free 18" by 24" poster. The group spawned the career of Jess Penner who has gone on to release a huge amount of solo and band work with her other music projects. Severson had been friends and a fan of the band for many years and expressed interest in signing them. I really believe that had the band continued building upon the sound of this record and even a bit of Bow, they would have been the biggest thing in not only Christian Hardcore but the entire genre of Hardcore at large. The band was originally based in Coral Springs, Florida, where the two attended J. P. Taravella High School, but later moved to a rehearsal space in Miami, Florida. In August 2000, Poison the Well announced that a split 7-inch vinyl was in development for release through a one-off deal with Pennsylvania-based record label Surprise Attack Records and Georgia-based record label Jawk Records. The band had been in contact with Ferret Music president Carl Severson about signing with the label. What year the band Poison form? The band was still a bit juvenile but so were all of the rest of us at that time. It all started with Dime Store Prophets and 5 Minute Walk which led to Five Iron Frenzy. @killthemusictv . [63] They were accompanied by Bane and What Feeds the Fire on all dates and Hemlock for one of the legs; Bane, however, had to pull out towards the end of the tour when their close friend Steve Neale passed away. I dont mean to idolize Jason Martin but that man was and is still a creative genius that hasnt stopped sharing his love of music for 3 decades now. Creole, Sky High, Shiver Bendy Line, and Sun Stoned are my favorites and for good reason, they are all over 5 minutes in length!. If I hear one more lazy journalist bring up the shoegaze term when searching for adjectives to describe this unmistakable sound, Im gonna throw down. Andrew R., and Chris Bowden (The Merbabies) were fantastic players and their own unique skills brought in this new sound for Focused. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. It was the 2nd release on T&N and wowed most heavy music fans who hadnt heard hardcore at that level as well as general market hardcore fans. How insane is Gold? (France) Add to cart. I remember being really struck by each of the instruments and especially the percussion on this record. Poison the Well - Artist Details. Thank you to The Blamed for keeping it real and just being themselves at a time of immense music discovery. The band always straddled the line between Jawbox, Fugazi, Helmet, and even some of that early 90s alternative rock sound (can I say that?). This album was a definite time stamp of the early 90s. Their music transcends all time, space, and stylistic changes of the past 2 1/2 decades to stand as a unifying force of spiritually guided rock n roll. Lots of new artists and smashing success by existing groups. [78][79][80], Poison the Well welcomed new bassist Geoffrey Bergman, formerly of Curl Up and Die, in mid-May 2002, but he did not officially take up the position until June 1, 2002, when the band embarked on a tour with Strung Out, Rise Against and Rufio[81] The bands hit the road from June 129, 2002 playing in the South, East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. On March 29, 2007, Undecided Records released Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder digitally.[102]. This was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. So why was their reunion greeted with little fanfare earlier this year? Everybody talks reunions these days but Strongarm with Jason and Chris sharing vocal duties would be absolutely insane. Juice, Food groups French Toast, Politics Mayor, Beauty Mask, and Missle Toe about well, Pspazz and their mission. Mortal Pura So on Teenage Politics they slowed it down a bit from the rough and raw aspects of Pokinatcha. Jeffrey Moreira ( vocalist in Poison the Well) ( from 1998-12 until 2010-07-14, in 2015-05, from 2016-06 until 2016-07, from 2020 to present: lead vocals) Jos Martinez ( Florida guitarist, member of Crestfallen and Bird of Ill Omen) ( in 1999: guitar [lead guitar]) Stephen Looker ( American musician) ( from 1999-05 until 1999-06: electric . [97] The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins was eventually released digitally on November 15, 2005, and on compact disc three months later on January 31, 2006. Alas, I was a incredibly poor young youth minister in a trailer court church, and was never able to do it. On July 14, 2010, after eight months of inactivity, Poison the Well released a press statement announcing a hiatus to "explore other interests. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. Fits somewhere between Matthew Sweet, Gin Blossoms, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Jars of Clay, and Burlap To Cashmere. Every song works in a unique way by keeping you buckled into this enormous wave of all consuming sound, dropping you on your head by the last track. Its really tragic that the Christian Music scene is notorious for signing bands, tossing them out there to see what sticks, consuming, digesting, then spitting them back out and forgetting years later. Miami's independent source of The minute I heard the first song on this record, I became a fan. Heres how it works. ATL3645; CD). After the record was complete, the band started a year and a half tour cycle that took them to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. The Prayer Chain on this Mercury record was the band at their peak. 1. As the band was asleep in their hotel, thieves drove off with their van and trailer containing all of their musical gear, band merchandise, and a majority of their personal possessions and clothes. One thing that stands out in Blenderhead recordings is the Drumming. Come on guys, make it happen again. Poor Old Lu Straight Six EP. Read Full Biography. Examining Poison The Well's influence on metalcore, I dont think metalcore could have made such an impact without a band like Poison The Well, says Devil You Know frontman Howard Jones. Leighs soft spoken singing style mixed with that classic early 90s alt rock style was out of this world. 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