I picked up Hum at that retreat and spun it often in the days that followed. Matt Johnson was the ultimate pro and had a unique style that further complimented the abrasive, melodic music of Blenderhead. "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. Purists may have raised an eyebrow, but it became the perfect catalyst to bring Poison The Well to a whole new audience. 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. [41][48][49][50] Nevertheless, the release was ultimately shelved. Posts: 3599. [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. I would love more Crux music so push those guys to get to work. Too soon guys, too soon. Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of the Los Angeles originated American rock band, Lifehouse is a Christian. It also made me want to start a pirate radio station in the worst way. It was weird and fun at the same time. Starflyer 59 blew minds with this record, this sound they helped cultivate. God Bless you Plankeye and forever shall your music reign true! Its a fun, fast, and smile inducing song filled with so much pent up teenage enthusiasm. [100] After signing at the end of 2006, the band left once again for Sweden to finish up the record. This was definitely a weird little pop-punk album. The 2nd official full length length by those teenage punks known as MxPx released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records. [101] Versions was released on Ferret Music on April 2, 2007, in Europe and April 3, 2007, worldwide. Kill The Music. Severson had been friends and a fan of the band for many years and expressed interest in signing them. 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 . Heavy and melodic. [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]. Frail was and still is a classic by any definition of the word. [111] The 2015 shows featured rhythm guitar player Ariel Arro, formerly of the Florida hardcore band Glasseater. I loved this period of music, it was so diverse and so creative. [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]. . 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. 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. Instead of pursuing teenage pop music and tik tok influencing, these guys were laying it down thick with Hardcore insanity. I was in the 8th grade in 1995, but had almost all of these CDs at the time (or my older brother had what I did not) Well written reviews, very descriptive and you captured many of the best albums of this time period. 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. 1. The lineup was also a bit different on this record with just Tim Mann, Dirk Lemmenes (Stavesacre), and Mike Merryman returning from the last album cycle. 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. Metalcore, by definition, is a mix of metal and hardcore, and these albums are like 75% hardcore and 25% metal. One of those bands you werent afraid to share with your friends and one that would make people turn heads. 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. 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. While writing this piece I tried searching for one bad song but there isnt one. 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 was alien to mainstream rock and metal at the time. I even felt it rivaled the creativity of the secular scene. 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. Active. I Still Care, Spoken, Inside, Pain To What, and Homeless are all great songs. All I Wanted, Oklahoma Nights Happy Song, and Rain are all solid Dryve songs. I remember being really struck by each of the instruments and especially the percussion on this record. 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Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:49 am. The band signed with Atlantic Records[90] in 2002 and started writing for their third studio album, You Come Before You. I know for certain that Stavesacre Friction, Mxpx Life in General, Value Pac self titled, and Ghoti Hook Sumo Surprise released in 1996 If an album is missing from this list, I apologize. 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. Poison The Well is an American hardcore punk band from Miami, Florida formed in 1997. 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. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. (butRead more . During early recording sessions for a new album, Poison The Well announced they had left Atlantic Records after creative differences. Jims drumming is unmistakable and some of the best in the scene. They had seemingly "Christian" lyrics, heavy but melodic instrumentation, and players who could actually master their instruments. Tweets & replies. Founded in Florida during the late 1990s, Poison the Well rose to the top of the metalcore/screamo ranks with its restless, dynamic sound. Learn how your comment data is processed. [57][55] Tear from the Red was written over a period of one year, from the summer of 2000 to the summer of 2001, during which time the band played with five different bassist. It was released on July 1, 2003. Sale or Trade. Punk Rawk Show was that defining punk rock moment for the band and scene at large. 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. It, of course, couldnt last. The record was recorded at Castle Oaks Production and The Candy Shop studios and was released on July 7, 2009[103] through Ferret Music. [55] The cover song was quickly dropped and the band announced that they would instead track twelve original songs. I sense this was something toned down a bit for the Nashville Christian Music Crowd because they love their watered down aggression lol. Poison The Well had been in the middle of pre-production for an entire record's worth of material when Miller announced his departure. 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. I recall them being a fairly large ensemble with a lot of players. Following the album's recording and release, . Or why not treat yourself? Likes. 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. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Announcing more dates. 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. They combined aspects of ferocious, metallic hardcore alongside gentle, melodic, dare I say Emo tendencies for a style much to themselves. I remember seeing these guys several times both before this record and after. 9. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The album is titled Oceanic and was released on Metro One back in 1995. How great is this record? Lonely House had all the best 90s influences woven throughout their unique take on 90s hard rock. ", Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida Oh my gosh was this amazing. Danzig Psycho Fest Las Vegas 2021 shirt. However, the date fell on a Thursday and Trustkill Records was forced to work with music industry standards of releasing new music on Tuesdays. 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. 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. It could be argued that the Florida quintet created the blueprint for modern metal core, but have seemingly been relegated to no more than a side note? Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Spooky Tuesday Itll Never Fly Orville! [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. 1 SONG 3 MINUTES DEC 23 2022. Holy crap was this EP great or what? Bath While on the first stop of their September 2009 tour with Billy Talent, Poison The Well was robbed at a tour stop in Detroit. Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist . His range went from smooth to snarling and aggressive all in a song. [8] Lehrer was responsible for coining the name Doubting Thomas. 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. Sixpence None The Richer This Beautiful Mess. Discography. Location: United States. It is the band's only release. [16] Gordillo's first show with Poison the Well was on October 20, 2000, at the Downtime in Manhattan, New York. 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. [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". It was like a gothic-shoegaze venture through 80s new wave. 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. Now go listen to their latest record The Church is Hurting People. 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. [36], Poison the Well's split for Surprise Attack Records and Jawk Records was also going through delays. One thing that stands out in Blenderhead recordings is the Drumming. Pent up aggression released in a sweet concoction of rage and beauty. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. 03:21. 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. They could have even reinvented themselves a few times in 20 years to become an unstoppable metal force. This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. Lost By Design Records. [15], Michael Gordillo was immediately announced as Landsman's replacement. This was an odd duck for that time period. It was a huge fete. [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 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. 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 the Well - Artist Details. 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 . [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". Sadly, the band broke up after their short run and the release of this album. I loved all those alt-rock bands back in the day and this one is certainly no exception. Every song sort of ties together and weaves throughout, keeping you entertained the entire time. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. They were an integral band in the crafting of the metalcore/melodic hardcore sound pre-End Of Heartache era Killswitch Engage.. It was like U2 crossed with R.E.M., early LIVE, and The Prayer Chain. [91] Both had worked on many influential mid to late nineties Swedish hardcore records, including Refused's Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent[92] and The Shape of Punk to Come. Poison. I always dug that this Hawaii band shared members with Spooky Tuesday and was fronted by a pro bodyboarder, Kyle Maligro. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. 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. 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. CD. 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. 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)". 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. Throwdown's original song "False Idols" was also later re-recorded for their full-length album Haymaker. The band released a couple more full lengths before calling it quits. 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. 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. 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. Miami's independent source of 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. In December 1997, Doubting Thomas was renamed An Acre Lost, a name Saunders' girlfriend came up with. 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. The album begins with Liquid and its dancey beats, violin, alongside some background chanting-vocals (remember the monks in the 90s?). Guitarist Ryan Primack and . Its amazing that Dryve were playing their style even before some of those aforementioned bands hit it big. 116 Following. They had their demos but we had Tooth & Nail and their widespread distribution arrangement and ad campaigns to make us a fan instantly. These songs radiate with intensity and many were super long. [86] The event highlighting local Florida hardcore band Destro's final show, but also celebrated the release of Poison the Well's Tear from the Red 7-inch vinyl singles on Trustkill Records and the band's first DVD Tear from the Road. Media. In the summer of 2004, guitarist Derek Miller quit the band. 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. Feeding The Ignorant starts this album off with a frenetic burst of unimaginable aggression and passion. What Black Eyed Sceva did on that debut record was nothing short of extraordinary and something that 25 years later should definitely be applauded. [14][11] However, Hornbrook was later asked to leave Until the End at Landsman's insistence. This album was a definite time stamp of the early 90s. [51][52] The band later posted it on their Myspace page on October 10, 2006. This is the original and the best.. [33][34] In January 2001, the Crush 'Em All series switched from 7-inch vinyl to compact discs. 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. This was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. The minute I heard the first song on this record, I became a fan. The band even toured with Matchbox Twenty in those early days (wasnt there some drama?). You can catch what he is doing now in an upcoming docuseries called Blood, Sweat, and Sin. 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. It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. Well, if you could live out your dreams, Gold would be that scenario. I was going to see those guys before I was even in Killswitch Engage. Songs like Open House, Tonight, Dichotomy, Three Fold Chord, Wings to Fly, and the closer, So Far From Home, rank as my favorites off this album. I first was introduced to Dryve at a youth group retreat in 1995. It means a lot. Plankeye was probably the first underground Christian music band I ever saw live. Andrew R., and Chris Bowden (The Merbabies) were fantastic players and their own unique skills brought in this new sound for Focused. This is the album that got them them signed and caught my attention as well. You Come Before You is the third full-length album by American metalcore band Poison the Well. 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. I havent seen as much creativity and unique stuff since these times. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Juice, Food groups French Toast, Politics Mayor, Beauty Mask, and Missle Toe about well, Pspazz and their mission. About Poison the Well. I remain a strong fan of this band and especially this debut full length. Tweets. [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. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. 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. Nevertheless, Landsman agreed to honour Poison the Well's already-booked upcoming show on October 6, 2000, at Club Q in Davie, Florida. On March 29, 2007, Undecided Records released Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder digitally.[102]. They had improved upon their sound so much after Pokinatcha and continue to wow the punk rock crowd of today. 692 Concerts. [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. You Come Before You is the third full-length album by American metalcore band Poison the Well. On Broken Wings create a mood of hostility and despair with their self-labeled brand of "mosh-metal." What sets OBW a read more For me this album was like Nirvana meets Seal meets Jesus Jones meets Matchbox Twenty and Hootie and Blowfish. [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. For you casual listeners youll more akin to Matchbox 20, Jars of Clay, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. Spooky Tuesday were on Brainstorm Artists International, a label run by Gene Eugene who was in Adam Again, The Lost Dogs, etc and ran a sweet studio called The Green Room. Poison the Well was originally formed under the name Doubting Thomas by lead vocalist Aryeh Lehrer and lead guitarist Ryan Primack in the autumn of 1997. Its too bad they didnt make very many more albums after this one. [108] Ryan Primack has still been involved with music, working with his former bandmate Derek Miller's band, Sleigh Bells, as their production manager and second live guitar player. It was like Sponge, Bush, Soul Asylum, meets Farside, Gameface, and Sense Field. 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. 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. Members have included Ryan Primack, Chris Hornbrook, Jeffrey Moreira, Bradley Grace, Aryeh Lehrer, Andrew Abramowitz, Jeronimo Gomez, Shane Halpern, Russ Saunders, Jose Martinez, Derek Miller, Duane Hosein, Alan Landsman, Iano Dovi, Steve Looker, Geoff Bergman, Jason Boyer, Brad Clifford, Ariel Arro, Ben . 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. [2] 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. Lots of new artists and smashing success by existing groups. It didnt matter in the end though because 25 years later, Im still listening. ATL3645; CD). 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. Definitely check out Failure to Yield then go after Cakewalk. On February 22, 2007, they began touring in support of the album. 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. 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. Leighs soft spoken singing style mixed with that classic early 90s alt rock style was out of this world. Without a doubt this was the biggest smash hit album of 1995. 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. Biography. 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. 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. I dont recall a single person who owned this on CD but I sure did. Seriously, click this bandcamp link from the band and give Mercury a listen today. 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. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. Jan 09 2020 12:00 AM SECOND BOSTON SHOW ADDED . For whatever reason I dug this one the most. 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. 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. Circle pits and moshing galore, it was pure insanity. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. who would go on to work with Nonpoint and Poison the Well. 14.58 . [87] The DVD included a documentary and live footage of the band on their recent tours promoting Tear from the Red, along with the music video for "Botchla" and a making-of the video feature. I look back now and I see some redeeming qualities about this album and I can kind of see why it was such a commercial success. Poison the Well is an American hardcore punk bank from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. 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 . Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. [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. Favorite songs off this record is definitely My Blood, Dead Sky, Red, Empty, and Consumer. It is music that puts you in a zone and you can almost feel the padded walls surrounding you in a cocoon of love. sonic-records. 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. 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