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. [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". We got Stairwell, Rock Kills Kid, Slingshot David, My Compatriots, Pilot Whale, and all the bands in between from the beginnings of Bloodshed. This album is one huge wall of sound and I say that in the best of ways. It was released on July 1, 2003. Some of you might be wondering, where is so and so, why isnt this 1995 album on your list, Spotify says this album is 1995 and it isnt listed here.. While Much Afraid is more my favorite of those 90s albums, this one isnt without its moments. 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 . Feb 17 2022 12:00 AM IT'S HAPPENING . There is a reason this song is still played and closes out some of their shows still 25 years later. Outside of myself, its hard to find too many other music fans who still recall this group. 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. Favorite songs off this record is definitely My Blood, Dead Sky, Red, Empty, and Consumer. Most people dont know this exists. The group went from New Kids on the Block, MC Hammer, and Vanilla Ice like pop music to a pop-rock band complete with aggressive guitars (Jesus Freak), sweet bass lines, and a drum set rocking the songs. The EP showed promise and Trustkill signed PTW in a move which would change not only the bands career but the label suddenly became one of the most name-checked in the underground going on to sign Hopesfall to Bleeding Through to name but two. Read More. I cant fully explain it, but I felt the same about many of these bands growing up. Too soon guys, too soon. Shame, shame, shame! [38][37] Trustkill Records originally wanted both songs, "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense" and their cover of The Smashing Pumpkins' "Today", to appear on their forthcoming sophomore full-length (which later took shape as Tear from the Red). Poison The Well is an American hardcore punk band from Miami, Florida formed in 1997. You Come Before You, an Album by Poison the Well. The band always straddled the line between Jawbox, Fugazi, Helmet, and even some of that early 90s alternative rock sound (can I say that?). During early recording sessions for a new album, Poison The Well announced they had left Atlantic Records after creative differences. By the time Fashion Focus, Everyone Makes Mistakes, and Leave Here a Stranger dropped, we were all ready and completely enamored with this bands skills, Jason Martin in particular. Holy crap was this EP great or what? There are some excellent moments of Versions; the slow, stalking menace of Nagaina and the seething, slide guitar of Letter Thing being prime examples, but absence had not made the heart grow fonder for Poison The Well and the album slipped through the cracks. Without a doubt this was the biggest smash hit album of 1995. [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]. So why was their reunion greeted with little fanfare earlier this year? [21], Bassist Iano Dovi, formerly of the band Pintsize, joined in August 2001, just in time for a two-week tour with Unearth, God Forbid and Martyr AD across Canada, the Northeast and the Midwest.[22][23][24]. 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. 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. God Bless you Plankeye and forever shall your music reign true! 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. Jims drumming is unmistakable and some of the best in the scene. How great is this record? [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. distance makes the heart grow. 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. I had seen their previous release at Christian bookstores but it didnt really interest me for whatever reason. [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. It was goofy and strange but filled with hopeful songs about Faith and youthful trials. Enjoy! Those last 3 were all local underground bands that deserve mention too for pioneering some of that underground So Cal sound. With its dancy-pop, electronic type beats mixed with Dans uplifting, smooth voice, you couldnt help but be intrigued with this record back in the day. It, of course, couldnt last. In conclusion, this was an absolutely stunning year of growth for Christian underground music and the scene as a whole. From October 210, 1999, Poison the Well recorded their first full-length album, The Opposite of December A Season of Separation, with producer Jeremy Staska at Studio 13. Drain serves as a proper send off to a band that was primed for big success but ended far too soon. Its with no great exaggeration to say that TOOD is one of the most crucial albums in the development of metalcore. Black Eyed Sceva Way Before The Flood. They had their demos but we had Tooth & Nail and their widespread distribution arrangement and ad campaigns to make us a fan instantly. [38] On February 11, 2001, it was announced that an agreement had been struck with Trustkill Records but that it could not be released until after Poison the Well's new album was out (i.e. As much as I dug Thifty Mr Kickstar in 1997, Hum is where it all started for me. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. No, Poison Black is not a Christian band. I remain a strong fan of this band and especially this debut full length. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. For you casual listeners youll more akin to Matchbox 20, Jars of Clay, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. He even had a nickname for the hard . No credit card required. Since then, the band has played numerous reunion shows . In May 2015, Poison the Well reformed for two reunion shows: a warm-up headlining show on May 15 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York,[109] and a performance at the Skate and Surf festival on May 17 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. [45] Throwdown finally entered the studio to record their side of the split in mid-August 2001; by this time, their choice cover had changed to Deftones' "Around the Fur". Circle pits and moshing galore, it was pure insanity. I Still Care, Spoken, Inside, Pain To What, and Homeless are all great songs. POISON THE WELL's Tweets. 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. Metalcore, by definition, is a mix of metal and hardcore, and these albums are like 75% hardcore and 25% metal. Poison the Well's 1999 debut album The Opposite of December (which we included on our metalcore list) helped kickstart the scream/sung melodic metalcore movement that blew up in the early 2000s . The Prayer Chain on this Mercury record was the band at their peak. 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. While Commonwealth still remains my favorite of the 4 Scott Silletta Full Lengths, this album really started it all and defined a band for years to come. Follow Artist +. "The 21 Best US Metalcore Albums of All Time", "The 100 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century", "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today", "15 Albums That Defined The 2000s Post-Hardcore Boom", This page was last edited on 27 January 2023, at 16:47. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. 2009s confused and unfocussed The Tropic Rot followed before Poison The Well announced they would be going on hiatus on 14 July, 2010 to little surprise or sadness in the corridors of power. Juice, Food groups French Toast, Politics Mayor, Beauty Mask, and Missle Toe about well, Pspazz and their mission. We were all crammed into the local Jr. High School gymnasium filled wall to wall with merch booths and Scott wandering around meeting everyone. Fits somewhere between Matthew Sweet, Gin Blossoms, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Jars of Clay, and Burlap To Cashmere. [33][34] In January 2001, the Crush 'Em All series switched from 7-inch vinyl to compact discs. The first half of this record is mind blowing and by the time the 11th track hits, the entirety of songs has been a unifying force of music perfection. Im still listening.. One cant mention The Prayer Chain and not mention this ground breaking, musically defining 2nd full length record by a band most people hadnt heard of. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. [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. Come on guys, make it happen again. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They were one of the first Christian punk bands to break out and reach huge success in their scene (and beyond). One thing that stands out in Blenderhead recordings is the Drumming. This was still heavy but also very melodic and somber. I hadnt really ventured into the local scene at that point and was left glued to my radio and MTV for music advice. The minute I heard the first song on this record, I became a fan. [40][41] Throwdown immediately planned to enter the studio to record two new songs: "False Idols" and a cover of Weezer's "Say It Ain't So". I loved Bodyboarding so I remember being super impressed with this group. Guitarist Ryan Primack and . Tweets & replies. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Sadly, like all good stories, their chapter was stamped as finished in what seemed like just a few years. Active. The bands cover of Once in a Lifetime by The Talking Heads was really well done. They could have even reinvented themselves a few times in 20 years to become an unstoppable metal force. It was mind blowing for a young high school kid like myself. Frail was and still is a classic by any definition of the word. Alas, I was a incredibly poor young youth minister in a trailer court church, and was never able to do it. 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. Songs by Altar Boys, Bryan Adams, Keith Green, Aha, Joy Electric, among others. 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. There was so much said between these songs and its the primary reason Jesus Freak was so immensely popular among not only Christians but embraced by a worldwide unbelieving audience as well. The Tropic Rot had originally been slated to be made with producer J. Robbins, but had to be cancelled due to a serious family emergency. [37] Although both Poison the Well and A New Kind of American Saint had recorded their songs, Trustkill Records was unhappy that Poison the Well would be releasing new and original material on another record label. I listened years ago and saw them once with Driver Eight and Bloomsday at the worlds smallest show in Capo Beach (there were probably like 10-20 people in attendance. The track is so caked in the retro fuzz and amplified stomp that it plays like a test run for an upcoming tour with the Black Keys. ", Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida The one take away from 1995 is that through this nostalgia rich connection I have to that time period, there are some truly exceptional albums that deserved so much more press than was given. I was going to see those guys before I was even in Killswitch Engage. Is the band Christian Death a. On Broken Wings create a mood of hostility and despair with their self-labeled brand of "mosh-metal." What sets OBW a read more It was such an exciting time to be a fan of this music and these amazing bands! Oh my gosh was this amazing. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. 14.58 . 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. Danzig Psycho Fest Las Vegas 2021 shirt. This was a local band for me here in Orange County, CA. Released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records, the record was a definite change up from past material and demos. [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 is the original and the best.. Ill be honest, I was not a DC Talk fan in 1995. I sense this was something toned down a bit for the Nashville Christian Music Crowd because they love their watered down aggression lol. 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. Poor Old Lu Straight Six EP. 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. I recall them being a fairly large ensemble with a lot of players. Spill started it off in 93 which was re-released by T&N in 1994 as one of their first releases that year. Roots rock with a strong sense of melody and unforgettable storytelling set to music. It is the band's only release on a major label ( Atlantic Records ). Bath For us mid-lifers, its that perfect nostalgic battle cry we will belt out on our way to senior homes in the years to come Teenage Politics, Falling Down, Money Tree, Studying Humans, Something More, Different Things, Misunderstanding, Delores (My Girl Hates The IRA) and that classic Punk Rawk Show, are some fun tracks and prepare you for that huge game changing album, Life in General that released the next year. I was so entrenched in punk and hardcore/metal that I couldnt see behind that clouded lens. Sure, there were a select few that took issue with the bands overt Christian lyrics but that didnt stop them from loving on the bands fiery hardcore music. I loved this period of music, it was so diverse and so creative. This Boston 5-piece metalcore band formed in early 2001 and have been compared to groups like Converge, Poison The Well, Every Time I Die, Eighteen Visions and Glassjaw. [5] Having experienced some level of success with their previous record, You Come Before You, a long and hard touring cycle left certain members of the band disenchanted. [25][26][27] The band sharing the split was originally meant to be their touring mates Twelve Tribes and Poison the Well recorded two exclusive songs in early October 2000: "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense" and a cover of The Smashing Pumpkins' "Today". 10 for $10 Hardcore Summer Tour with Bane & Poison The Well June 12, 2009. Steve Evetts was picked among other potential producers the band thought could capture the record the way they wanted it and could start as soon as possible. Founded in Florida during the late 1990s, Poison the Well rose to the top of the metalcore/screamo ranks with its restless, dynamic sound. [16] Gordillo's first show with Poison the Well was on October 20, 2000, at the Downtime in Manhattan, New York. Thank you to The Blamed for keeping it real and just being themselves at a time of immense music discovery. Thanks for writing this. They recorded with Swedish producers Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lvstrm. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. [113][114][115], Poison the Well was scheduled to perform at the Psycho Las Vegas festival in Las Vegas, Nevada in August 2020 and at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama in September 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both events were postponed. Atlantic Records had given full creative control with the writing and recording of You Come Before You, not interfering and allowing the band to do what they pleased. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. Sold. Everyone in that scene thought that they were awesome.. So on Teenage Politics they slowed it down a bit from the rough and raw aspects of Pokinatcha. 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. Christian Lilo. Its a fun, fast, and smile inducing song filled with so much pent up teenage enthusiasm. I was a drummer and so this album hit me hard. I particularly remember snatching up the new Blenderhead Muchacho Viva CD as soon as I spotted it, as well as Morellas Forest Super-Deluxe, another favorite from 95. The Spark set the stage for not only Plankeye to blow up but really grew the Tooth & Nail roster, diversifying it from so much of the underground punk rock and hardcore scenes. The original recording of "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense" was later used as a bonus track on the Japanese version of You Come Before You, released by Warner Music Japan on October 29, 2003, and appeared on the b-side to the 10-inch vinyl single for "Ghostchant" (both listed it as "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense (Demo)". Sometime Sunday were formed in the very early 90s during the height of the Grunge/Alternative Rock scene of that time period. Lots of new artists and smashing success by existing groups. Formed . [82][83] From July 9 to August 9, 2002, Poison the Well toured across the entire United States supporting Kittie, Shadows Fall and Killswitch Engage. Another one of those blink and youll miss it, Christian record labels that sprang up with mostly unknown bands. Thanks for putting this together. Every song sort of ties together and weaves throughout, keeping you entertained the entire time. One of those bands you werent afraid to share with your friends and one that would make people turn heads. I always dug that this Hawaii band shared members with Spooky Tuesday and was fronted by a pro bodyboarder, Kyle Maligro. They had seemingly Christian lyrics, heavy but melodic instrumentation, and players who could actually master their instruments. This album was a definite time stamp of the early 90s. The album was recorded in. It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. The worlds biggest and best metal magazine, The 10 best Motorhead songs (that sound nothing like Ace Of Spades), The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear this week, Listen to Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen's ethereal new solo single Daydream, This AI generates artwork and album titles for fake metal bands and it's scarily spot-on, A "sleazy metal" zombie horror movie featuring Randy Blythe, Tom Araya, David Vincent and Norman Reedus is out to watch right now, Every issue delivered direct to your door. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Genres: Metalcore, Post-Hardcore. The super group of sorts which also featured Jim Chaffin who was a member of The Crucified for years alongside Blamed founding member, Bryan Gray, just delivered the goods in the most spectacular of ways. 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. His range went from smooth to snarling and aggressive all in a song. Lonely House had all the best 90s influences woven throughout their unique take on 90s hard rock. Its amazing that Dryve were playing their style even before some of those aforementioned bands hit it big. No one would be able to tell the difference. Flood was a huge breakout hit for the band and was all over radio and video networks back in the day. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida [4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. local news and culture. 1 SONG 3 MINUTES DEC 23 2022. Heres how it works. Now at 55, I would still do it with the same music, and the same bands, and it would sound like a modern college rock station. Maybe even some Pixies, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Nirvana. Severson had been friends and a fan of the band for many years and expressed interest in signing them. I tried my absolute best to research and try to remember good albums off of my memory which is well, failing at 42. 116 Following. The 2nd official full length length by those teenage punks known as MxPx released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records. They had seemingly "Christian" lyrics, heavy but melodic instrumentation, and players who could actually master their instruments. Members of the band and especially Mikee or Michael Bridges as he is known now, went on to start Tom Fest, established bands like Twin Sister and Tragedy Ann and has been a crucial part of our music since for over 25 years. 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. [76][77] Nevertheless, Poison the Well ended up signing with Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group, which was operating as an independent imprint with secured financing through Atlantic Records. Well, since 2 decades and a half have passed and some lazy kid is behind the keyboard for big multi national corporations uploading these albums, there is a large chance someone is screwing up. Love Song for a Savior, Boy on a String, the massive hit Flood, and the very moving Worlds Apart, are all great Jars of Clay songs. CD. Landsman, Gordillo, Van Huss, Albert and Dovi each contributed to the songwriting and arrangements. The Spark was the bands official label debut with a bigger sound and more defining elements, exclusive to the Plankeye style that would be developed over the next few records. The album begins with Liquid and its dancey beats, violin, alongside some background chanting-vocals (remember the monks in the 90s?). This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. It seems like every day in recent memory has been met with the announcement that another iconic music group is getting back together, despite so many of these acts having so oftenaddressed the possibility of a reconciliation with a "highly unlikely" or "no, never! This 1995 release marks a huge turn for Mike and the sound he was working on prior during the 80s/early 90s. [5] Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist Jeffrey Moreira featured on all five of their full-length albums. What are CDs? Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. This album that released on Brainstorm was a really well done and an appealing album by a band on the rise. [42] But Throwdown's recording session was pushed back by several months due to their touring schedule. It just oozed passion and that influence was felt throughout all 11 tracks. Discography. 1. It was an emotional finish, but Poison the Well's return to the stage for an encore came with another heady dose of emotion, because the band was suddenly joined by former guitarist (and current . What Plankeye did with The Spark was build upon past material while incorporating a more, dare I say, radio friendly and pop-punk leaning sound while staying true to that alt-rock scene of the early to mid-90s. It was like U2 crossed with R.E.M., early LIVE, and The Prayer Chain. 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. 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. 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