[58][59] The compact disc edition booklet was designed to include a semi-transparent parchment paper after every page. Without a doubt this was the biggest smash hit album of 1995. More than 115,500 copies of the album have been sold in the U.S. to date. Teenagers played on this EP, just think about that for a moment. [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). It just oozed passion and that influence was felt throughout all 11 tracks. 6. 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. CHRIS HORNBROOK . 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. 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 . By the way, watching them perform at a Christian Rock night at Knotts Berry Farm in 95 alongside MxPx and Havalina Rail Co. with thousands of young, impressionable, eager music fans, was just so surreal and mind blowing on a whole other level. 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. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. [104] The album charted at No. 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. They could have even reinvented themselves a few times in 20 years to become an unstoppable metal force. 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. They performed at the Board Festival in Boston, Massachusetts, Hellfest in East Syracuse, New York, Monster Fest in Burlington, Vermont and Krazy Fest 4 in Louisville, Kentucky [18][19][20], In February 2001, Gordillo departed; a month later he was replaced by California-based bassist Javier Van Huss, formerly of the bands Enewetak, Eighteen Visions, Throwdown, Breakneck, Bleeding Through and Wrench. 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 Retweeted. Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of the Los Angeles originated American rock band, Lifehouse is a Christian. The only remaining band members were lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook, while vocalist Jeffrey Moreira appeared on all five of their full-length albums. 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. Bassist Landsman was kicked out of the band in late September 2000 due to ongoing personal differences. During early recording sessions for a new album, Poison The Well announced they had left Atlantic Records after creative differences. 19. Ferret Music 2009 : The Tropic Rot: Ferret / Ferret Music AllMusic Quiz. This was odd little album and band for that matter. It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. [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. I loved that Altar Boys and Keith Green cover songs, so great! 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. I was so entrenched in punk and hardcore/metal that I couldnt see behind that clouded lens. On Broken Wings create a mood of hostility and despair with their self-labeled brand of "mosh-metal." What sets OBW a read more No, Poison Black is not a Christian band. 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. Poison The Well's profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. So far its been said that no more shows are planned, but if they can get it together it would be some story to see the band that never received their due for creating the buzz that ultimately led to everyone from Killswitch Engage to Miss May I to Architects. Poison The Well had been in the middle of pre-production for an entire record's worth of material when Miller announced his departure. [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. It sparked thought, understanding, and a real focus on getting closer to God through music without finger pointing and worship baiting. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. This album is one huge wall of sound and I say that in the best of ways. They were in a league all their own and quite simply, a phenomenon to witness. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. This band had a lot more in common with Descendents, Dagnasty, and Offspring than they did with that Green Day faux British accent pop-punk going on at that time period. 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. I had seen their previous release at Christian bookstores but it didnt really interest me for whatever reason. [16] Gordillo's first show with Poison the Well was on October 20, 2000, at the Downtime in Manhattan, New York. Poison the Well is a Miami, Florida-based metalcore band that was previously signed to Ferret Music. 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. It is the band's only release. Imagine the combination of The Prayer Chain, The Cure, Starflyer 59, Mother Love Bone, and Mazzy Star. [68][69] Tear from the Red also entered CMJ's charts, topping the Most Added chart,[70] reaching number 1 on the Loud Rock College chart,[71] number 4 on the Radio 200 and Loud Rock Crucial Spin charts[71][72][73] and number 22 on the Retail 100 chart. Heavy and melodic. [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. I've listened to all of Poison the Well's first three albums and none of these seem to make the cut. From the opening track of Humb that leads into Waterdogs, you just knew you had discovered something entirely original and unlike anything the Christian market had heard up until that point. Nevertheless, Landsman agreed to honour Poison the Well's already-booked upcoming show on October 6, 2000, at Club Q in Davie, Florida. [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. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida[4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. [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. 90s Poison The Well longsleeve. Its with no great exaggeration to say that TOOD is one of the most crucial albums in the development of metalcore. [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. Sadly, like all good stories, their chapter was stamped as finished in what seemed like just a few years. 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. Spill started it off in 93 which was re-released by T&N in 1994 as one of their first releases that year. Jawk Records announced that the artwork for the split was designed in October 2001, and in January 2002 the test presses of the 7-inch vinyl had been received. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. They played alongside Black Eyed Sceva up in the mountains and it was that small intimate, youthful gathering that made me an instant fan. [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. It was like U2 crossed with R.E.M., early LIVE, and The Prayer Chain. Alas, I was a incredibly poor young youth minister in a trailer court church, and was never able to do it. A slicker and better produced record than previous attempts, thanks to the talents of Swedish duo Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lovstrom (who were picked after their work on Refuseds seminal The Shape Of Punk To Come), YCBY was the album that brought Poison The Well as close to the summit as they would ever reach. POISON THE WELL's Tweets. (France) Add to cart. 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. 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. 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. On March 29, 2007, Undecided Records released Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder digitally.[102]. 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. Sign Up Now. Dryve played alternative rock driven in that time period by piano, mandolin, horn parts, guitar, bass, and a solid percussion section. In conclusion, this was an absolutely stunning year of growth for Christian underground music and the scene as a whole. The melancholy, poppy, almost gothic sounding album produced some excellent songs like Angeltread, Bleeding, Drifting, Within a Room, Somewhere, Melting Alone, Disconnect, Maybe Tomorrow. Following the album's recording and release, . Rated #157 in the best albums of 2003, and #8778 of all time album.. Join the Poison Mailing List to receive news, tour dates and more directly to your inbox! [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. Lost By Design Records. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Poison The Well is an American hardcore punk band from Miami, Florida formed in 1997. The album is titled Oceanic and was released on Metro One back in 1995. Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist . 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. The opener, Division, was the perfect introduction to a band most hadnt heard yet. 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. Every song sort of ties together and weaves throughout, keeping you entertained the entire time. Another one of those blink and youll miss it, Christian record labels that sprang up with mostly unknown bands. 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 bands cover of Once in a Lifetime by The Talking Heads was really well done. Flood was a huge breakout hit for the band and was all over radio and video networks back in the day. I became familiar with this band right before their debut on T&N in 1995. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. 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. 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. Not for sale or trade. The band has since performed several reunion shows: two in 2015, eleven in 2016 and one in 2020.[6][7]. 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. 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. They would go on to reunite briefly in 2000 and release a 3 song demo then call it quits until another reunion in 2009. It was released on July 1, 2003. [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. 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. The band even toured with Matchbox Twenty in those early days (wasnt there some drama?). [41][48][49][50] Nevertheless, the release was ultimately shelved. Frail was and still is a classic by any definition of the word. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times on their tours out to California and I was blown away. As much as I dug Thifty Mr Kickstar in 1997, Hum is where it all started for me. 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. 1990s - 2000s. 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. [54] At that time, the release was to be made up of eleven original songs and a cover song. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. So I guess what I am trying to say is that Starflyer 59 elicits both terror and excitement at the same time? [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. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. 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. Its weird how music can connect with us on a deeply personal level, but it does and it did, still does. God Bless you Plankeye and forever shall your music reign true! There is a reason Toby Mac, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait are so immensely popular as stand alone artists (and in groups) post-DC Talk, its because of this album and its continued influence. Sale or Trade. Poison the Well is an American hardcore punk bank from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. You cant find a person of that time period who was into heavy music that didnt appreciate Frail. [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. Now as for Rush, they don't deserve to be dragged around in a discussion of bands like Stryper and Poison. Click to see update from the band . [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. [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. For you casual listeners youll more akin to Matchbox 20, Jars of Clay, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. Since then, the band has played numerous reunion shows . About Poison the Well. [55] The cover song was quickly dropped and the band announced that they would instead track twelve original songs. 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. 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. There was just something unique about Crux that most bands of that time period, specifically Christian Music, didnt possess or even come close to. This 1995 release marks a huge turn for Mike and the sound he was working on prior during the 80s/early 90s. They had improved upon their sound so much after Pokinatcha and continue to wow the punk rock crowd of today. Starflyer 59 blew minds with this record, this sound they helped cultivate. [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. Poison the Well planned to release Tear from the Red on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2002. Poison the Well Concert History. The band released a couple more full lengths before calling it quits. Songs. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. [111] The 2015 shows featured rhythm guitar player Ariel Arro, formerly of the Florida hardcore band Glasseater. 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. 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. 03:21. The 2nd official full length length by those teenage punks known as MxPx released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records. I dont recall a single person who owned this on CD but I sure did. Roots rock with a strong sense of melody and unforgettable storytelling set to music. 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. 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. [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. 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 was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. [8] Lehrer was responsible for coining the name Doubting Thomas. You can catch what he is doing now in an upcoming docuseries called Blood, Sweat, and Sin. So I saw this Plankeye band and their Bible verse quoting shirts referring to their name. in a time of budding creativity and freedom to branch out from the Contemporary landscape that permeated the music scene in the 90s. Lifehouse . 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. Active. I hadnt really ventured into the local scene at that point and was left glued to my radio and MTV for music advice. 1. We had our whirlwind romance with Strongarm and like dust to the wind, it was over. Another super mellow band that came out at the height of the pop-rock-alternative scene of the 90s. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. All rights reserved. This album was a lot more tame than their Back on the Map album in 1997. We were all crammed into the local Jr. High School gymnasium filled wall to wall with merch booths and Scott wandering around meeting everyone. 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 . 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. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. [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. Angeltread was my introduction to this band. I was giving up the secular music for a trip through positive and enlightening Christian music that wouldnt harm my impressionable brain. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 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. It is music that puts you in a zone and you can almost feel the padded walls surrounding you in a cocoon of love. 1 SONG 3 MINUTES DEC 23 2022. Discography. @killthemusictv . Songs like For A Bandaged Iris melded everything that made the band so intoxicating in the first place with a sheen that would see new identities formed by those who never heard PTW before. Stream music and podcasts FREE on Amazon Music. Fits somewhere between Matthew Sweet, Gin Blossoms, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Jars of Clay, and Burlap To Cashmere. Lonely House had all the best 90s influences woven throughout their unique take on 90s hard rock. [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". Its an often forgotten time period for Christian Music and 1995 was year unlike most other in terms of diversity of talent. In his younger years, he and another band member were involved in their church . It was like a gothic-shoegaze venture through 80s new wave. 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. I tried my absolute best to research and try to remember good albums off of my memory which is well, failing at 42. 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. They recorded with Swedish producers Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lvstrm. Instead of pursuing teenage pop music and tik tok influencing, these guys were laying it down thick with Hardcore insanity. Sold. 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