Poor Old Lu Straight Six EP. In fact, before my dive down the Christian Rock rabbit hole, I had a huge CD collection which I sadly sold to Werehouse Music and used the funds to buy a Sega Genesis. 692 Concerts. No, Poison Black is not a Christian band. Poison The Well's profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The band Poison was formed in 1983. 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. Sixpence None The Richer This Beautiful Mess. 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]. They combined aspects of ferocious, metallic hardcore alongside gentle, melodic, dare I say Emo tendencies for a style much to themselves. It was like Sponge, Bush, Soul Asylum, meets Farside, Gameface, and Sense Field. For whatever reason I dug this one the most. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. This was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. So I saw this Plankeye band and their Bible verse quoting shirts referring to their name. In his younger years, he and another band member were involved in their church . Tempering its harsh, scream-filled sound with startling moments of melody, the Floridian ensemble--anchored by . The minute I heard the first song on this record, I became a fan. Landsman, Gordillo, Van Huss, Albert and Dovi each contributed to the songwriting and arrangements. Sometime Sunday had a rough, raw sound that would have appealed to fans of Pearl Jam and Soundgardens harder earlier sounds along with early Alice in Chains and the more metal/hardcore side of Grunge. [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. The Prayer Chain on this Mercury record was the band at their peak. As much as I dug Thifty Mr Kickstar in 1997, Hum is where it all started for me. The best album however,Read more , the people at rockonpurpose.live put together a relly nice review of Jesus freak at the end of november, sort of a this is what it did to all of us 25 years on retrospective, it definitely worth checking out, Wow! Formed . It just oozed passion and that influence was felt throughout all 11 tracks. The Opposite Of December swiftly became one of the most talked about albums in the underground songs like Nerdy and Slice Paper Wrists are so furious, so passionate and so undeniably brilliant that Poison The Well were immediately catapulted into the role of hardcores great new hopes. I remember like it was yesterday walking around inside the gigantic merch tent at Cornerstone 95 picking up more than a few of these releases the first day of the festival. It is the band's only release on a major label ( Atlantic Records ). Its a fun, fast, and smile inducing song filled with so much pent up teenage enthusiasm. In a scene rife with nostalgia where reunion tours have often found bands returning back to bigger audiences and paychecks, Poison The Well have remained fairly quiet. [100] After signing at the end of 2006, the band left once again for Sweden to finish up the record. 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. Juice, Food groups French Toast, Politics Mayor, Beauty Mask, and Missle Toe about well, Pspazz and their mission. The melancholy, poppy, almost gothic sounding album produced some excellent songs like Angeltread, Bleeding, Drifting, Within a Room, Somewhere, Melting Alone, Disconnect, Maybe Tomorrow. 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- tears from the red. [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. Clash of Symbols Begging at the Temple Gate Called Beautiful. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times on their tours out to California and I was blown away. So on Teenage Politics they slowed it down a bit from the rough and raw aspects of Pokinatcha. What Black Eyed Sceva did on that debut record was nothing short of extraordinary and something that 25 years later should definitely be applauded. Its weird how music can connect with us on a deeply personal level, but it does and it did, still does. Most people these days dont remember that time period or the influence of a Christian band making its way in a commercial sense. [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]. Rated #157 in the best albums of 2003, and #8778 of all time album.. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. Join the Poison Mailing List to receive news, tour dates and more directly to your inbox! [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]. [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. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida[4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. While Much Afraid is more my favorite of those 90s albums, this one isnt without its moments. Credits. There were long, extended songs like Consumer, and My Blood, and even a cover of Hurts to Ask by Chain of Strength. 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. [5] [33][34] In January 2001, the Crush 'Em All series switched from 7-inch vinyl to compact discs. ), well whatever it was, the album stuck. The guilt was eating at him, but it didn't stop him from drinking, taking drugs, and indulging in the flesh, including the infamous tour bus sex tape. You can catch what he is doing now in an upcoming docuseries called Blood, Sweat, and Sin. 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 . 12. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. [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. The band reached big success with their single Kiss Me which everyone in the world has heard by now but this album is what started my fascination for them. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Their sound was much heavier and more raw than their major label Grunge contemporaries but still fit it comfortably in at that time. [111] The 2015 shows featured rhythm guitar player Ariel Arro, formerly of the Florida hardcore band Glasseater. 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. 10 for $10 Hardcore Summer Tour with Bane & Poison The Well June 12, 2009. 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. I sense this was something toned down a bit for the Nashville Christian Music Crowd because they love their watered down aggression lol. We had our whirlwind romance with Strongarm and like dust to the wind, it was over. independent local journalism in Miami. Follow Artist +. Seriously, click this bandcamp link from the band and give Mercury a listen today. [15], Michael Gordillo was immediately announced as Landsman's replacement. Bane's Tour of Eastern Europe Begins Tonight April 3, 2009. Its quite a catalyst of a record and one that shall forever cement this band at the top of Hardcore forever. 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. [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. Biography. 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. But thats exactly what happened, Poison The Well inked a deal to Atlantic Records, at the time home to Craig David and En Vogue, for third full length You Come Before You in 2003. Released 1 July 2003 on Atlantic (catalog no. BA1 1UA. not until later in 2002), leading A New Kind of American Saint to drop off the project. Its a remarkable collection of alternative rock (can we still say that?) -Brandon Jones for Indie Vision Music / 12/12/2020, Deliverance Camelot In Smithereens How insane is Gold? Now go listen to their latest record The Church is Hurting People. Featured peformers: Chris Hornbrook (drums), Derek Miller (guitar), Geoff Vegas (bass), Jeffrey Moreira (vocals), Ryan Primack (guitar), Pelle Henricsson (recording engineer, mixing . Jan 09 2020 12:00 AM SECOND BOSTON SHOW ADDED . 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. 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. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. Lost By Design Records. [36], Poison the Well's split for Surprise Attack Records and Jawk Records was also going through delays. Poison the Well wrote the entire record in four and a half months in a condemned and purportedly haunted bar, the remnants of Ray's Downtown Blues which is now Longboards, in West Palm Beach, Florida. About Poison the Well. 14.58 . [10][11] Landsman had been the vocalist in the Florida metalcore band Until the End and would later front the band Target Nevada with several ex-Poison the Well members. Now as for Rush, they don't deserve to be dragged around in a discussion of bands like Stryper and Poison. Poison. who would go on to work with Nonpoint and Poison the Well. [42] But Throwdown's recording session was pushed back by several months due to their touring schedule. . The music was just so inspiring and musicianship was as good or better than anything the drug fueled, addicted rock scene of the 90s could produce. This is the album that got them them signed and caught my attention as well. They declared a hiatus in 2010 to pursue other interests. Some of these I havent listened to in years which is why I am slowly buying them back on Tape or Vinyl to refresh my mind. I even felt it rivaled the creativity of the secular scene. Come on guys, make it happen again. It was like U2 crossed with R.E.M., early LIVE, and The Prayer Chain. Poison The Well is an American hardcore punk band from Miami, Florida formed in 1997. They were an integral band in the crafting of the metalcore/melodic hardcore sound pre-End Of Heartache era Killswitch Engage.. It was like super old Blink-182 (Cheshire Cat) mixed with Presidents of the United States of America (The band), Supernova, The Aquabats, Weird Al, and maybe a slight MxPx sound. [8] Lehrer was responsible for coining the name Doubting Thomas. [101] Versions was released on Ferret Music on April 2, 2007, in Europe and April 3, 2007, worldwide. [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. Throwdown's original song "False Idols" was also later re-recorded for their full-length album Haymaker. One of the most revered acts on the 21st-century metalcore scene, Poison the Well built its reputation on the renowned Trustkill label before temporarily hitting the majors with 2003's YOU COME BEFORE YOU. Of course, none of Modest Mouse's rock festival contemporaries . Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Poison the Well had originally planned to record their sophomore album in April 2001, after returning from a booked Asian tour, with a scheduled release date of August 1, 2001. This album is one huge wall of sound and I say that in the best of ways. Bold statements but Blenderhead truly brought an original sound while mixing up their influences and being brave about lyrical content. They recorded with Swedish producers Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lvstrm. Severson had been friends and a fan of the band for many years and expressed interest in signing them. Holy crap was this EP great or what? Not for sale or trade. Miami's independent source of [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. It also made me want to start a pirate radio station in the worst way. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. [99], Even though the band had no label, they returned to writing material for the third and final session. This album was a defining moment not only for the band but the scene at large. The band surprised all Christian metalheads and fans alike by exploding on to the scene with their debut full length, Bow, in 1993/1994. Instead of pursuing teenage pop music and tik tok influencing, these guys were laying it down thick with Hardcore insanity. Joined: Thu May 27, 2010 12:12 am. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. This was a local band for me here in Orange County, CA. Roots rock with a strong sense of melody and unforgettable storytelling set to music. 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 had seen their previous release at Christian bookstores but it didnt really interest me for whatever reason. Jacob Bannon was originally consulted to design the artwork for Tear from the Red but the band instead hired Demon Hunter bassist Don Clark at Asterik Studio. 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.. I loved all those alt-rock bands back in the day and this one is certainly no exception. This is a great album and one that should be looked up for your music discoverers. Shame, shame, shame! [31] The series was also planning other splits for Indecision and Walls of Jericho (Volume 2), Today Is the Day and Supermachiner (Volume 4) and Disembodied (Volume 5); Poison the Well and Eighteen Visions were to be the third release in the series with a tentative release date for the summer of 2001. Sale or Trade. 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. 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. Sometime Sunday were formed in the very early 90s during the height of the Grunge/Alternative Rock scene of that time period. I even own both albums on Vinyl because of my affection for this band and where they took the scene. [35] Poison the Well planned to record a cover of Metallica's "And Justice for All", but due to complications with Trustkill Records, were unable to recorded it and their split with Eighteen Visions was shelved. The fact that the band has been able to carry on their brand of rock music for nearly 3 decades is proof that style and songwriting arent age specific. Spooky Tuesday were one of those bands that definitely flew under the radar for most. I've listened to all of Poison the Well's first three albums and none of these seem to make the cut. They were much more in line with the older adult crowd (and older at heart) and brought along a signature style that would have pleased fans of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms, Tonic, Live, Train, and The Wallflowers. 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. [16][17], Poison the Well continued touring for most of 2001 in promotion of The Opposite of December A Season of Separation. Thanks for putting this together. I havent seen as much creativity and unique stuff since these times. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). "[106][107] Since then, drummer Chris Hornbrook has been doing session work as well as drumming for Los Angeles-based electronic dance music band Big Black Delta, New Jersey post-hardcore band, Senses Fail and for the solo project of Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato. It was like a gothic-shoegaze venture through 80s new wave. These songs radiate with intensity and many were super long. 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. [55] The cover song was quickly dropped and the band announced that they would instead track twelve original songs. This was odd little album and band for that matter. [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. 9,853 Followers. Sadly, the band broke up after their short run and the release of this album. If only there were Christian artists who developed their playing ability or honed their songwriting skills as well as these guys have over the years. This is the original and the best.. I first was introduced to Dryve at a youth group retreat in 1995. Bane U.S. Tour With H20 Has Started [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. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Sure the production wasnt my favorite but at that time, sounded great. This album that released on Brainstorm was a really well done and an appealing album by a band on the rise. For a teenager who was hungry for new music, these guys brought the goods and I consumed them with the biggest smile. In conclusion, this was an absolutely stunning year of growth for Christian underground music and the scene as a whole. It, of course, couldnt last. The shift had been acknowledged on TFTR, which, although filled with great songs, nodded towards more straight-ahead rock and metal rather than hardcore Pieces Of You In Me sounds almost grunge-lite and the acoustic Horns And Tails showing PTW stretches the band in new directions. 19. 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. 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. This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. Sold. Maybe even some Pixies, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Nirvana. Songs ranged on the broke and spent consumer like culture of America, Abuse of the innocent, loss of innocence, and the redeeming blood of Jesus woven in throughout it all. [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. Join the New Times community and help support Division, Trials, Count The Cost, and Stand Together are some of my faves off this record. I recall them being a fairly large ensemble with a lot of players. The record was recorded at Castle Oaks Production and The Candy Shop studios and was released on July 7, 2009[103] through Ferret Music. 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. [64][65][66] It was while Poison the Well was on this tour that Tear from the Red blew up in the media. (France) Add to cart. Way Before The Flood was maybe a bit on the simple side musically, much do to the fact that they were just a 3 piece outfit with a modest recording budget. [84] Due to van troubles upon leaving Florida, however, Poison the Well missed the first two shows of the tour; Killswitch Engage also missed the first couple of dates because of their performance at Hellfest. [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". Everyone in that scene thought that they were awesome.. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Poison the Well planned to release Tear from the Red on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2002. Dime Store Prophets Love Is Against The Grain. Sale or Trade. Another one of those blink and youll miss it, Christian record labels that sprang up with mostly unknown bands. Poison the Well wanted to continue the evolution of their sound and felt that they needed a team of people who understood where they were going and what they wanted to do. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. ATL3645; CD). In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Active. Poison the well- Forever is such an unpleasant word 1999. 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. Poison the Well - Artist Details. [56] Once the Asian tour was cancelled, the band took the opportunity to spend more time writing the album and opted to tour North America during the spring and summer of 2001. This album was a lot more tame than their Back on the Map album in 1997. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. Plankeye was probably the first underground Christian music band I ever saw live. 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. [9] Lehrer, who had previously played in the band Reaching Out, recruited rhythm guitarist Russel Saunders, formerly of the band Side Order, and bassist Shane Halpern who had recently moved from North Carolina down to Florida. Stream music and podcasts FREE on Amazon Music. Everybody talks reunions these days but Strongarm with Jason and Chris sharing vocal duties would be absolutely insane. 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. Mailing List; . They were in a league all their own and quite simply, a phenomenon to witness. 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