90s Poison The Well longsleeve. 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. 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. Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist . Pent up aggression released in a sweet concoction of rage and beauty. I was lucky enough to see them a couple of times on their tours out to California and I was blown away. Mainstream media finally began to catch up when its follow-up, Tear From The Red, was released in 2001. The worst part is that when a record label goes down, closes up, ceases to exist, the albums and created works go Out of Print, a term so many of us love to hate. Bane's Tour of Eastern Europe Begins Tonight April 3, 2009. It all started with Dime Store Prophets and 5 Minute Walk which led to Five Iron Frenzy. 9,853 Followers. I guess the closes comparisons would be Foo Fighters and Silverchair. poison the well. Click to see update from the band . Now as for Rush, they don't deserve to be dragged around in a discussion of bands like Stryper and Poison. It seems like every day in recent memory has been met with the announcement that another iconic music group is getting back together, despite so many of these acts having so oftenaddressed the possibility of a reconciliation with a "highly unlikely" or "no, never! Tempering its harsh, scream-filled sound with startling moments of melody, the Floridian ensemble--anchored by . It was goofy and strange but filled with hopeful songs about Faith and youthful trials. This was odd little album and band for that matter. I even own both albums on Vinyl because of my affection for this band and where they took the scene. These songs radiate with intensity and many were super long. [16][17], Poison the Well continued touring for most of 2001 in promotion of The Opposite of December A Season of Separation. Bath Their sound was much heavier and more raw than their major label Grunge contemporaries but still fit it comfortably in at that time. The show was a landmark event, not only as Landsman's final show with Poison the Well, but because it also celebrated the release of Until the End's debut extended play, already released on September 12, 2000, through Equal Vision Records. Geez man, I was a senior in high school in 95 and your list just hit me right in the mid life crisis, lol. [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 dont recall a single person who owned this on CD but I sure did. Andrew R., and Chris Bowden (The Merbabies) were fantastic players and their own unique skills brought in this new sound for Focused. . They were one of the first Christian punk bands to break out and reach huge success in their scene (and beyond). This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. [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 was mind blowing for a young high school kid like myself. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 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. Poison. Its rock n roll in the moody spectrum. Poison the Well's Versions was released on Ferret Music on April 2, 2007 in Europe and April 3, 2007 worldwide. Announcing more dates. I hadnt really ventured into the local scene at that point and was left glued to my radio and MTV for music advice. The band Poison was formed in 1983. 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. [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. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Dryve played alternative rock driven in that time period by piano, mandolin, horn parts, guitar, bass, and a solid percussion section. 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. By the time Fashion Focus, Everyone Makes Mistakes, and Leave Here a Stranger dropped, we were all ready and completely enamored with this bands skills, Jason Martin in particular. Another one of those blink and youll miss it, Christian record labels that sprang up with mostly unknown bands. Following the album's recording and release, . [111] The 2015 shows featured rhythm guitar player Ariel Arro, formerly of the Florida hardcore band Glasseater. Examining Poison The Well's influence on metalcore, I dont think metalcore could have made such an impact without a band like Poison The Well, says Devil You Know frontman Howard Jones. Check out my list below along with a playlist featuring some of the songs. For a teenager who was hungry for new music, these guys brought the goods and I consumed them with the biggest smile. This is the original and the best.. not until later in 2002), leading A New Kind of American Saint to drop off the project. Songs perfect for the 90s and those who want to reminisce. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Active. Your article describes much of what I like of this era, Christian music at the time was creative, different, and unique. [15], Michael Gordillo was immediately announced as Landsman's replacement. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Songs by Altar Boys, Bryan Adams, Keith Green, Aha, Joy Electric, among others. The band had been in contact with Ferret Music president Carl Severson about signing with the label. On February 22, 2007 they began touring in support of the album. 14.58 . 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. Miami's independent source of Thank you Nathan for the positive words and support. 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. [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. Sale or Trade. Side note, Delores (My Girl Hates the IRA) is a fun song that serves as a tribute to Dolores ORiordan of The Cranberries fame, RIP. The Spark was the bands official label debut with a bigger sound and more defining elements, exclusive to the Plankeye style that would be developed over the next few records. This was a local band for me here in Orange County, CA. Shame, shame, shame! I had seen their previous release at Christian bookstores but it didnt really interest me for whatever reason. This was still heavy but also very melodic and somber. Join the New Times community and help support 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. [111][112], In 2016, Poison the Well regrouped for a total of eleven shows, performed between June and August. [96] Although Poison the Well had previously recorded a cover of "Today" in October 2000, which remained unreleased, they instead chose to re-enter a studio and record a new cover of "Soma". Those last 3 were all local underground bands that deserve mention too for pioneering some of that underground So Cal sound. 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. Its amazing that Dryve were playing their style even before some of those aforementioned bands hit it big. The band wanted to make a record that was more focused musically and bigger sonically. I remain a strong fan of this band and especially this debut full length. The second release with Undecided Records was to be another split 7-inch, this one with Eighteen Visions. This was a truly solid piece of work and still stands as a legendary piece of classic rock. 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. Biography. 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. [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]. We had our whirlwind romance with Strongarm and like dust to the wind, it was over. Teenagers played on this EP, just think about that for a moment. While writing this piece I tried searching for one bad song but there isnt one. Fits somewhere between Matthew Sweet, Gin Blossoms, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Jars of Clay, and Burlap To Cashmere. 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. Spooky Tuesday were one of those bands that definitely flew under the radar for most. Join the Poison Mailing List to receive news, tour dates and more directly to your inbox! 9. 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. It is music that puts you in a zone and you can almost feel the padded walls surrounding you in a cocoon of love. 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 . Flood was a huge breakout hit for the band and was all over radio and video networks back in the day. The album is titled Oceanic and was released on Metro One back in 1995. Poison. 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. [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. S/S. They had their demos but we had Tooth & Nail and their widespread distribution arrangement and ad campaigns to make us a fan instantly. Too soon guys, too soon. 116 Following. Spooky Tuesday Itll Never Fly Orville! Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. But, after not seeing eye to eye on the direction Poison The Well had decided to move, Atlantic agreed to let the band go. 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. Lifehouse . It was such an exciting time to be a fan of this music and these amazing bands! Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida[4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. It also made me want to start a pirate radio station in the worst way. 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. God Bless you Plankeye and forever shall your music reign true! "[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. All I Wanted, Oklahoma Nights Happy Song, and Rain are all solid Dryve songs. 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. 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. 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. I loved Bodyboarding so I remember being super impressed with this group. Stream music and podcasts FREE on Amazon Music. [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. 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. 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. [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. They were a Christian artist/band set to conquer the scene with a dose of original music meant to be consumed by music fans who were thirsting for the next big thing. Credits. Yes, I am well aware there were other lesser known shoegaze acts around in the late 80s and into the 90s but Starflyer 59 had a songwriter by the name of Jason Martin and he, well, pretty much creatively explored the highs and lows of music styles for over 30 years without skipping a beat. Follow Artist +. Feb 10 2020 12:00 AM World Tour 2020 . 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 energy hasnt been matched but is felt through groups like Poison the Well, Boysetsfire, From Autumn To Ashes, Senses Fail, Saosin, Underoath, Beloved, Emery, and you name it. Since then, the band has played numerous reunion shows . [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. 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. I loved all those alt-rock bands back in the day and this one is certainly no exception. Outside of myself, its hard to find too many other music fans who still recall this group. 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. I remember being really struck by each of the instruments and especially the percussion on this record. Likes. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. [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. Well, if you could live out your dreams, Gold would be that scenario. Tweets & replies. Seriously, click this bandcamp link from the band and give Mercury a listen today. Circle pits and moshing galore, it was pure insanity. Sure the production wasnt my favorite but at that time, sounded great. 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. The melancholy, poppy, almost gothic sounding album produced some excellent songs like Angeltread, Bleeding, Drifting, Within a Room, Somewhere, Melting Alone, Disconnect, Maybe Tomorrow. Founded in Florida during the late 1990s, Poison the Well rose to the top of the metalcore/screamo ranks with its restless, dynamic sound. Had to buy it. It was weird and fun at the same time. [14][11] However, Hornbrook was later asked to leave Until the End at Landsman's insistence. 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. Maybe even some Pixies, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Nirvana. The Spark set the stage for not only Plankeye to blow up but really grew the Tooth & Nail roster, diversifying it from so much of the underground punk rock and hardcore scenes. What year the band Poison form? Of course, none of Modest Mouse's rock festival contemporaries . Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida [4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. This album burst on the scene in 1995 with thunderous applause and much hype. Song of the Day: 3 Days Under: God's Gonna Cut You Down, Song Review: New Song From Earth Groans! Guitarist Ryan Primack and . There is a reason this song is still played and closes out some of their shows still 25 years later. In conclusion, this was an absolutely stunning year of growth for Christian underground music and the scene as a whole. 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. 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. 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. independent local journalism in Miami. It just oozed passion and that influence was felt throughout all 11 tracks. 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. How insane is Gold? [51][52] The band later posted it on their Myspace page on October 10, 2006. Poison The Well had been in the middle of pre-production for an entire record's worth of material when Miller announced his departure. [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. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Jims drumming is unmistakable and some of the best in the scene. It was like Sponge, Bush, Soul Asylum, meets Farside, Gameface, and Sense Field. It was punk rock with a poppy undercurrent. Thanks for visiting! I havent seen as much creativity and unique stuff since these times. This was an odd duck for that time period. About Poison the Well. They are a Gothic metal band. 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. The record was recorded at Castle Oaks Production and The Candy Shop studios and was released on July 7, 2009[103] through Ferret Music. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. Posts: 3599. On March 29, 2007, Undecided Records released Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder digitally.[102]. 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. Bold statements but Blenderhead truly brought an original sound while mixing up their influences and being brave about lyrical content. 19. CD. Punk Rawk Show was that defining punk rock moment for the band and scene at large. 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. Read More. Christian Lilo. Feb 17 2022 12:00 AM IT'S HAPPENING . Another super mellow band that came out at the height of the pop-rock-alternative scene of the 90s. [99], Even though the band had no label, they returned to writing material for the third and final session. The band was still a bit juvenile but so were all of the rest of us at that time. 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 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. It, of course, couldnt last. [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. [5] . Starflyer 59 blew minds with this record, this sound they helped cultivate. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Read Full Biography. [36], Poison the Well's split for Surprise Attack Records and Jawk Records was also going through delays. [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". It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. A more melodic and dare I say Emo influence took shape, guiding the band from the earlier brutal hardcore, in your face, sonic attack. They combined aspects of ferocious, metallic hardcore alongside gentle, melodic, dare I say Emo tendencies for a style much to themselves. I Still Care, Spoken, Inside, Pain To What, and Homeless are all great songs. In the summer of 2004, guitarist Derek Miller quit the band. [41][48][49][50] Nevertheless, the release was ultimately shelved. 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 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. The 2nd official full length length by those teenage punks known as MxPx released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records. BA1 1UA. 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. 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. 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. Leighs soft spoken singing style mixed with that classic early 90s alt rock style was out of this world. 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. 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. These guys were all in Jr High/High School when they recorded the EP but you wouldnt find anything juvenile about it. It sparked thought, understanding, and a real focus on getting closer to God through music without finger pointing and worship baiting. During early recording sessions for a new album, Poison The Well announced they had left Atlantic Records after creative differences. 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. I wasnt familiar with bands like Youth Brigade, All, Descendants, 7 Seconds, or any of the other punk bands that they may have drawn influence from but it didnt matter because I judged primarily on the presentation and sounds coming from my stereo. How great is this record? Its an often forgotten time period for Christian Music and 1995 was year unlike most other in terms of diversity of talent. I cant fully explain it, but I felt the same about many of these bands growing up. 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. It was dark, heavy and brooding, but with melody throughout, which never seemed out of place. Featured peformers: Chris Hornbrook (drums), Derek Miller (guitar), Geoff Vegas (bass), Jeffrey Moreira (vocals), Ryan Primack (guitar), Pelle Henricsson (recording engineer, mixing . Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. I tried my absolute best to research and try to remember good albums off of my memory which is well, failing at 42. [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. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. 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. The best era of indyRead more . 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 is an American hardcore punk bank from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Sadly, the band broke up after their short run and the release of this album. This was a monumental year for Christian Music and really the beginning of what was to come over the course of the next 2 decades. Its too bad they didnt make very many more albums after this one. I lost count on how many music videos were filmed for this album cycle. Without a doubt this was the biggest smash hit album of 1995. I was going to see those guys before I was even in Killswitch Engage. They were in a league all their own and quite simply, a phenomenon to witness. 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. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. Sadly, like all good stories, their chapter was stamped as finished in what seemed like just a few years. 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