It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. Founded in Florida during the late 1990s, Poison the Well rose to the top of the metalcore/screamo ranks with its restless, dynamic sound. [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. We had our whirlwind romance with Strongarm and like dust to the wind, it was over. I remain a strong fan of this band and especially this debut full length. 1 SONG 3 MINUTES DEC 23 2022. The opener, Division, was the perfect introduction to a band most hadnt heard yet. Poison the well- tears from the red. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida[4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. It means a lot. Division, Trials, Count The Cost, and Stand Together are some of my faves off this record. Posts: 3599. Tweets & replies. Favorite songs off this record is definitely My Blood, Dead Sky, Red, Empty, and Consumer. They would go on to reunite briefly in 2000 and release a 3 song demo then call it quits until another reunion in 2009. I would love more Crux music so push those guys to get to work. I havent seen as much creativity and unique stuff since these times. 9. Jan 09 2020 12:00 AM SECOND BOSTON SHOW ADDED . This album that released on Brainstorm was a really well done and an appealing album by a band on the rise. They had their demos but we had Tooth & Nail and their widespread distribution arrangement and ad campaigns to make us a fan instantly. A rock band is brave when they venture out beyond the 3-4.5 min radio single limit and produce songs on their own terms. 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.. Plankeye was probably the first underground Christian music band I ever saw live. They are a Gothic metal band. Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to Bring NY State of Mind Tour to South Florida, A Timeline of Kodak Black's Legal Troubles, Oro Fresco Wants You to Think of Latin Music Beyond Reggaeton, Monobloco Brings a Taste of Rio's Carnaval to Miami, Todrick Hall Will Headline Miami Beach Pride 2023, Here Are the Best Concerts in Miami This Week. [43][44] In March 2001, Surprise Attack Records used the recording of "Sticks and Stones Never Made Sense" on their Various Artists sampler Budget Sampler: It's All About the Money, co-released with Canadian record labels Goodfellow Records and Redstar Records. All rights reserved. Join the Poison Mailing List to receive news, tour dates and more directly to your inbox! 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. I had almost forgotten about it till I went hunting for the Tape and saw it on Ebay one day. [5] The Official Twitter of Poison the Well. The 2nd official full length length by those teenage punks known as MxPx released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records. 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. I sense this was something toned down a bit for the Nashville Christian Music Crowd because they love their watered down aggression lol. 90s Poison The Well longsleeve. I was a drummer and so this album hit me hard. Throwdown's original song "False Idols" was also later re-recorded for their full-length album Haymaker. [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". In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. 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. Join the New Times community and help support 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. 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. The album entered Billboard's charts on March 9, 2002, reaching number 23 on the Independent Albums chart[67] and number 36 on the Heatseekers Albums charts. Sale or Trade. 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. Everyone in that scene thought that they were awesome.. 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. Thanks for putting this together. [116][117] The band was quickly re-scheduled to appear at the 2021 edition of Psycho Las Vegas, due to take place between August 2022, 2021 and at the 2021 edition of Furnace Fest, due to take place between September 2426, 2021.[118][119]. Released 1 July 2003 on Atlantic (catalog no. [51][52] The band later posted it on their Myspace page on October 10, 2006. They had improved upon their sound so much after Pokinatcha and continue to wow the punk rock crowd of today. At the time the band were dual-fronted by Aryeh Lehrer and Duane Hosein, and their sound of metallic riffs amongst punk structures and a multi-layered vocal attack . 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. Guitarist Ryan Primack and . Songs by Altar Boys, Bryan Adams, Keith Green, Aha, Joy Electric, among others. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. 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. -Brandon Jones for Indie Vision Music / 12/12/2020, Deliverance Camelot In Smithereens It was like U2 crossed with R.E.M., early LIVE, and The Prayer Chain. 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. Its weird how music can connect with us on a deeply personal level, but it does and it did, still does. 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. 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. Read Full Biography. You Come Before You is the third full-length album by American metalcore band Poison the Well. The band signed with Atlantic Records[90] in 2002 and started writing for their third studio album, You Come Before You. [16] Gordillo's first show with Poison the Well was on October 20, 2000, at the Downtime in Manhattan, New York. Feb 17 2022 12:00 AM IT'S HAPPENING . This band were true pioneers of melodic, heavy, hardcore music. Credits. 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. On February 22, 2007 they began touring in support of the album. ", Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida 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. Listening to it today you can hear how it has been an influence of every band from Killswitch Engage to While She Sleeps. Purists may have raised an eyebrow, but it became the perfect catalyst to bring Poison The Well to a whole new audience. Poison The Well had been in the middle of pre-production for an entire record's worth of material when Miller announced his departure. . [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. Announcing more dates. 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. [95], On December 10, 2004, it was announced that Poison the Well would be covering a The Smashing Pumpkins song for the ReIgnition Recordings Various Artists tribute compilation The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins. Angeltread was my introduction to this band. Ill be honest, I was not a DC Talk fan in 1995. So on Teenage Politics they slowed it down a bit from the rough and raw aspects of Pokinatcha. I picked up Hum at that retreat and spun it often in the days that followed. The band Poison was formed in 1983. [93] The band first recorded in Van Nuys, California at Sound City Studios and completed the rest at Tonteknik Recording AB in Ume, Sweden. Read More. They had seemingly Christian lyrics, heavy but melodic instrumentation, and players who could actually master their instruments. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. [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. (France) Add to cart. No, Poison Black is not a Christian band. Rain is that classic song that really cemented the album in the hearts of music fans. [111][112], In 2016, Poison the Well regrouped for a total of eleven shows, performed between June and August. Overview. Biography. On July 14, 2010, after eight months of inactivity, Poison the Well released a press statement announcing a hiatus to "explore other interests. You Come Before You, an Album by Poison the Well. They were one of the first Christian punk bands to break out and reach huge success in their scene (and beyond). Its amazing that Dryve were playing their style even before some of those aforementioned bands hit it big. [54] At that time, the release was to be made up of eleven original songs and a cover song. [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 date was therefore set for the first Tuesday after Valentine's Day, February 19, 2002. Teenagers played on this EP, just think about that for a moment. Its a remarkable collection of alternative rock (can we still say that?) 10 for $10 Hardcore Summer Tour with Bane & Poison The Well June 12, 2009. Oh my gosh was this amazing. This is the original and the best.. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. [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". [36], Poison the Well's split for Surprise Attack Records and Jawk Records was also going through delays. The band wanted to make a record that was more focused musically and bigger sonically. The album begins with Liquid and its dancey beats, violin, alongside some background chanting-vocals (remember the monks in the 90s?). Plankeye checked all the boxes for an extremely likable, intensely passionate and radio friendly band that became local heroes for us here in Southern California. [53], Poison the Well eventually regrouped, added guitarist Jason Boyer to replace Miller, and started working on new musical ideas that would be the early stages of their fourth studio album, Versions. 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]. Without a doubt this was the biggest smash hit album of 1995. Outside of myself, its hard to find too many other music fans who still recall this group. Roots rock with a strong sense of melody and unforgettable storytelling set to music. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times on their tours out to California and I was blown away. Undecided - 0180461000174. [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. They could have even reinvented themselves a few times in 20 years to become an unstoppable metal force. Four years without an album is a long time in music, and by this point metalcore had not only thrived commercially in their absence, but taken a fall after an endless supply of second-rate copycats. This album had a punk-funk-pop sound that would have appealed to fans of bands like Plankeye, Sponge, Screaming Trees, early Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soul Asylum, and Stone Temple Pilots. Maybe the advertisement or album cover (a kid holding up a can of black Cherry soda is punk rock right? I was enamored with them from day one, thinking Scott Silletta was the ultimate (non)Rock Star who filled me with this certain sense of joy and overwhelming hope. 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. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. Sale or Trade. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. Alas, I was a incredibly poor young youth minister in a trailer court church, and was never able to do it. Quality music and led by haunting female vocals. From mid-March to mid-April 2001, Poison the Well toured with Candiria, Origin and Cryptopsy. They declared a hiatus in 2010 to pursue other interests. I dont know what drew me to Black Cherry Soda first. Thanks for writing this. The difference here is that, upon its release in 1999, this was as radical and heavy as music got. [14][11] However, Hornbrook was later asked to leave Until the End at Landsman's insistence. Had to buy it. Your article describes much of what I like of this era, Christian music at the time was creative, different, and unique. 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. The band has released a few fantastic covers in the years since that are truly remarkable but the band has kind of fizzled out in recent years. I remember seeing these guys several times both before this record and after. The band always straddled the line between Jawbox, Fugazi, Helmet, and even some of that early 90s alternative rock sound (can I say that?). Dime Store Prophets Love Is Against The Grain. The best era of indyRead more . Metalcore, by definition, is a mix of metal and hardcore, and these albums are like 75% hardcore and 25% metal. [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. Too soon guys, too soon. Its too bad they didnt make very many more albums after this one. sonic-records. I even felt it rivaled the creativity of the secular scene. [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. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. But, after not seeing eye to eye on the direction Poison The Well had decided to move, Atlantic agreed to let the band go. 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. Click to see update from the band . Poison the Well's Versions was released on Ferret Music on April 2, 2007 in Europe and April 3, 2007 worldwide. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. As of mid 2008, Poison the Well are taking a break from major touring, with scattered shows in Alaska, Canada, South America, and Florida planned. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Suddenly Poison The Well were being reviewed in magazines, tipped to break nu-metals stranglehold on rock and playing festivals with much more commercial sounding bands. 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. 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. Instead of pursuing teenage pop music and tik tok influencing, these guys were laying it down thick with Hardcore insanity. [94] Towards the end, many of the band members were worn out and unsure if they wanted to continue with Poison the Well. 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. I was at a weird place when this record released, mostly obsessed with Punk Rock and Hardcore but I was a closet alternative rock fan. It was released on July 1, 2003. Poison the Well. To top off the music departure from their earlier teen pop sound was an even more socially conscious and loving message about unity, brotherhood, our Faith, and embracing each others differences despite color of skin. Sure the production wasnt my favorite but at that time, sounded great. For a teenager who was hungry for new music, these guys brought the goods and I consumed them with the biggest smile. I was going to see those guys before I was even in Killswitch Engage. 116 Following. I guess the closes comparisons would be Foo Fighters and Silverchair. My favorites were actually B-sides like Social Distortion Sick Boy, and Richie Valens Oh Donna but this collection of covers was really well done for punk rock. 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. The band had been in contact with Ferret Music president Carl Severson about signing with the label. His range went from smooth to snarling and aggressive all in a song. This 1995 release marks a huge turn for Mike and the sound he was working on prior during the 80s/early 90s. Leighs soft spoken singing style mixed with that classic early 90s alt rock style was out of this world. 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. Poison. [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. 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. 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. 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. Enjoy! This was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. The group did come back for a string of shows in 2015/2016, but have been largely inactive since their 2010 hiatus. It was weird and fun at the same time. 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. There were long, extended songs like Consumer, and My Blood, and even a cover of Hurts to Ask by Chain of Strength. After taking a few days off to get a new van and obtain some temporary gear, the band quickly produced and began selling T-shirts to raise money and buy new equipment, with the shirts containing a detailed description of all musical gear stolen including guitar and amplifier serial numbers.[105]. Since then, the band has played numerous reunion shows . 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. Mike Stand who led the legendary Christian punk group, Altar Boys, did some solo material on the side then after the end of his band he went on to form Clash of Symbols and released a couple of albums. 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. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. Holy crap was this EP great or what? 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. Formed in 1997 under the moniker An Acre Lost, things didn't 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. Definitely check out Failure to Yield then go after Cakewalk. 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. The record was recorded at Castle Oaks Production and The Candy Shop studios and was released on July 7, 2009[103] through Ferret Music. Poison The Well's profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Spooky Tuesday were one of those bands that definitely flew under the radar for most. Their sound was much heavier and more raw than their major label Grunge contemporaries but still fit it comfortably in at that time. 19. Bury Tomorrows Davyd Winter-Bates was a young music fan in Southampton at the time, and is quick to give Poison The Well the credit he believes is due, I got into Poison The Well in late 2002 through the Tear From The Red album, he tells us today. This album is one huge wall of sound and I say that in the best of ways. It was dark, heavy and brooding, but with melody throughout, which never seemed out of place. 1990s - 2000s. 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. The album is titled Oceanic and was released on Metro One back in 1995. Geez man, I was a senior in high school in 95 and your list just hit me right in the mid life crisis, lol. 1. Everybody talks reunions these days but Strongarm with Jason and Chris sharing vocal duties would be absolutely insane. Nevertheless, Landsman agreed to honour Poison the Well's already-booked upcoming show on October 6, 2000, at Club Q in Davie, Florida. I've listened to all of Poison the Well's first three albums and none of these seem to make the cut. The album was released on Brainstorm Artists International in 1995 to little fanfare. Itll never happen but one can only wish, right? Joined: Thu May 27, 2010 12:12 am. 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. Credit: Steven Rodrigues . Formed . 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. 14.58 . This was odd little album and band for that matter. Youre only as old as you feel and if Descendents, Bad Religion, Social D, Henry Rollins, as well as all those classic hardcore bands like Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front, Youth of Today, etc can play shows, then so can Focused. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist . So many awesome covers were on this first covers collection by the young pop-punk 3 piece known as MxPx. 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