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. It sparked thought, understanding, and a real focus on getting closer to God through music without finger pointing and worship baiting. I had seen their previous release at Christian bookstores but it didnt really interest me for whatever reason. 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. Shame, shame, shame! All rights reserved. So I saw this Plankeye band and their Bible verse quoting shirts referring to their name. 03:21. Songs by Altar Boys, Bryan Adams, Keith Green, Aha, Joy Electric, among others. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Jeremy Post wrote lyrics that connected with a listener on a much deeper, emotional level which the higher schooler in me at the time really embraced. About Poison the Well. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. 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. A lot of our local bands at that time ditched the Funeral For A Friend style for a PTW sound and, as a result, sparked a huge hardcore/metalcore scene in Southampton. Geez man, I was a senior in high school in 95 and your list just hit me right in the mid life crisis, lol. Formed in 1997 under the moniker An Acre Lost, things didnt 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. 9,853 Followers. 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. 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! Read More. 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. 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. Its amazing that Dryve were playing their style even before some of those aforementioned bands hit it big. I cant fully explain it, but I felt the same about many of these bands growing up. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. 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. [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. Ferret Music 2009 : The Tropic Rot: Ferret / Ferret Music AllMusic Quiz. [55] The cover song was quickly dropped and the band announced that they would instead track twelve original songs. The album begins with Liquid and its dancey beats, violin, alongside some background chanting-vocals (remember the monks in the 90s?). You Come Before You, an Album by Poison the Well. Flood was a huge breakout hit for the band and was all over radio and video networks back in the day. 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. 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. Holy crap was this EP great or what? Spill started it off in 93 which was re-released by T&N in 1994 as one of their first releases that year. Imagine the combination of The Prayer Chain, The Cure, Starflyer 59, Mother Love Bone, and Mazzy Star. It didnt matter in the end though because 25 years later, Im still listening. With no label the band continued to record regardless and were eventually picked up by Ferret records for 2007s mostly ignored Versions. Instead of pursuing teenage pop music and tik tok influencing, these guys were laying it down thick with Hardcore insanity. and I saw them a few times. 180 in its first week of release on the Billboard 200. I tried my absolute best to research and try to remember good albums off of my memory which is well, failing at 42. Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:49 am. Lots of new artists and smashing success by existing groups. [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. 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. This was odd little album and band for that matter. What are CDs? Frail followed the 1994 debut full length, 21, with a new lead vocalist by the name of Jeremy Moffat and a more fine tuned punk rock-thrash-metal sound unlike the straight forward punk rock of the past. 14.58 . Songs about smelly bandmates B.O. 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. There was just something unique about Crux that most bands of that time period, specifically Christian Music, didnt possess or even come close to. Credits. The minute I heard the first song on this record, I became a fan. I was going to see those guys before I was even in Killswitch Engage. This band made music that would appeal to broad audience and Masaki Liu from this band went on to be a prolific music producer. Spirit Filled Hardcore was a term coined by Lead Vocalist and songwriter, Tim Mann, back in the early 90s and has seemingly stuck in the decades that have followed. 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 . The melancholy, poppy, almost gothic sounding album produced some excellent songs like Angeltread, Bleeding, Drifting, Within a Room, Somewhere, Melting Alone, Disconnect, Maybe Tomorrow. Sixpence None The Richer This Beautiful Mess. 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This album was a defining moment not only for the band but the scene at large. Featured peformers: Chris Hornbrook (drums), Derek Miller (guitar), Geoff Vegas (bass), Jeffrey Moreira (vocals), Ryan Primack (guitar), Pelle Henricsson (recording engineer, mixing . Poison the Well's cover of "Today" was never released; the band later recorded another The Smashing Pumpkins cover, "Soma" for the ReIgnition Recordings Various Artists compilation The Killer in You: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins.[53]. They declared a hiatus in 2010 to pursue other interests. For you casual listeners youll more akin to Matchbox 20, Jars of Clay, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. This band were true pioneers of melodic, heavy, hardcore music. 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. [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. 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. On July 14, 2010, after eight months of inactivity, Poison the Well released a press statement announcing a hiatus to "explore other interests. Sometime Sunday were formed in the very early 90s during the height of the Grunge/Alternative Rock scene of that time period. You Come Before You is the third full-length album by American metalcore band Poison the Well. I would love more Crux music so push those guys to get to work. Its too bad they didnt make very many more albums after this one. [35] Poison the Well planned to record a cover of Metallica's "And Justice for All", but due to complications with Trustkill Records, were unable to recorded it and their split with Eighteen Visions was shelved. The 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. Poison the Well is an American experimental metalcore band from Miami, Florida who were last signed to Ferret Music. They didnt wear a mask or faade and simply wanted to be heard through the music they created. It was released on July 1, 2003. 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. Enjoy! One of those bands you werent afraid to share with your friends and one that would make people turn heads. ATL3645; CD). 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. Sugar Coated Poison Apple started things off and it was really the perfect start to this album. Its with no great exaggeration to say that TOOD is one of the most crucial albums in the development of metalcore. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! I feel as if they had stuck around maybe a bit longer, they would have been the biggest band in the realm of hardcore and metal. The album was released on Brainstorm Artists International in 1995 to little fanfare. Jims drumming is unmistakable and some of the best in the scene. 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. distance makes the heart grow. Tweets. 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. Released in 1995 on Tooth & Nail Records, the record was a definite change up from past material and demos. While on the first stop of their September 2009 tour with Billy Talent, Poison The Well was robbed at a tour stop in Detroit. Rain is that classic song that really cemented the album in the hearts of music fans. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. In 2010, they announced a hiatus to explore other interests. Now go listen to their latest record The Church is Hurting People. [16] Gordillo's first show with Poison the Well was on October 20, 2000, at the Downtime in Manhattan, New York. Poison the well- Forever is such an unpleasant word 1999. The band has since performed several reunion shows: two in 2015, eleven in 2016 and one in 2020.[6][7]. Not for sale or trade. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Every song sort of ties together and weaves throughout, keeping you entertained the entire time. [31][32] Poison the Well had been touring with A New Kind of American Saint's guitarist Michael Peters the month prior. who would go on to work with Nonpoint and Poison the Well. 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. Bassist Landsman was kicked out of the band in late September 2000 due to ongoing personal differences. 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 had been in contact with Ferret Music president Carl Severson about signing with the label. The band released 2 albums on Tooth & Nail Records then called it quits a little after. The band surprised all Christian metalheads and fans alike by exploding on to the scene with their debut full length, Bow, in 1993/1994. I was a drummer and so this album hit me hard. [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". They are a Gothic metal band. 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. I remember like it was yesterday walking around inside the gigantic merch tent at Cornerstone 95 picking up more than a few of these releases the first day of the festival. The group did come back for a string of shows in 2015/2016, but have been largely inactive since their 2010 hiatus. Their sound was much heavier and more raw than their major label Grunge contemporaries but still fit it comfortably in at that time. This is the album that got them them signed and caught my attention as well. Other notable releases from that year were Vigilantes Of Love Blister Soul, Luxury Amazing And Thank You and Argyle Park Misguided. In his younger years, he and another band member were involved in their church . 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. 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 . It was miles apart from the rest of competition and arrived years, hold that, DECADES, before that style of music really took hold. This album burst on the scene in 1995 with thunderous applause and much hype. He also regularly spouts his opinions on the Metal Hammer Podcast. [62], Poison the Well then reunited with Hatebreed for the Perseverance Tour 2002 which took the bands through the Midwest and West Coast from February 28 to March 19, 2002. 1. How insane is Gold? The band wanted to make a record that was more focused musically and bigger sonically. [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". 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. But, after not seeing eye to eye on the direction Poison The Well had decided to move, Atlantic agreed to let the band go. [54] At that time, the release was to be made up of eleven original songs and a cover song. Everybody talks reunions these days but Strongarm with Jason and Chris sharing vocal duties would be absolutely insane. Purists may have raised an eyebrow, but it became the perfect catalyst to bring Poison The Well to a whole new audience. 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. Join the Poison Mailing List to receive news, tour dates and more directly to your inbox! 1. 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. He tragically passed away in the 00s and his label releases have been mostly forgotten about. Song of the Day: 3 Days Under: God's Gonna Cut You Down, Song Review: New Song From Earth Groans! The band always straddled the line between Jawbox, Fugazi, Helmet, and even some of that early 90s alternative rock sound (can I say that?). No, Poison Black is not a Christian band. Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of the Los Angeles originated American rock band, Lifehouse is a Christian. 90s Poison The Well longsleeve. Favorite songs off this record is definitely My Blood, Dead Sky, Red, Empty, and Consumer. 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. 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. Songs perfect for the 90s and those who want to reminisce. Mikes wailing, screaming, and commanding voice captured everyones attention and brought to the forefront a sense of honesty through the lens of Faith. You can catch what he is doing now in an upcoming docuseries called Blood, Sweat, and Sin. Pete Stewart was a perfect frontman for a rock band, both then and now. 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. Its a fun, fast, and smile inducing song filled with so much pent up teenage enthusiasm. 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. [88] The DVD was edited by Christopher Sims through his film production company TimeCode Entertainment, and was marketed through Trustkill Records and Velvet Hammer's promotional division Streetwise Concepts & Culture.[62][89]. [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]. Stream music and podcasts FREE on Amazon Music. Alas, I was a incredibly poor young youth minister in a trailer court church, and was never able to do it. Mainstream media finally began to catch up when its follow-up, Tear From The Red, was released in 2001. 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. Of course, none of Modest Mouse's rock festival contemporaries . Poison. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. I even felt it rivaled the creativity of the secular scene. [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. Poison the Well planned to release Tear from the Red on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2002. 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. [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". Announcing more dates. [25][14][28][29] These were the band's first recordings played in Drop C tuning and to feature their new bassist Mike Gordillo. This release and Pspazz (see below) are mostly lost to the sands of time. 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. Matt Johnson was the ultimate pro and had a unique style that further complimented the abrasive, melodic music of Blenderhead. Lead guitarist Ryan Primack and drummer Christopher Hornbrook were the only remaining founding members, although vocalist . We got Stairwell, Rock Kills Kid, Slingshot David, My Compatriots, Pilot Whale, and all the bands in between from the beginnings of Bloodshed. Drain serves as a proper send off to a band that was primed for big success but ended far too soon. 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. Poison the Well is an American metalcore band from Miami, Florida [4] who were last signed to Ferret Music. CD. This album was a definite time stamp of the early 90s. I loved Bodyboarding so I remember being super impressed with this group. On February 22, 2007, they began touring in support of the album. Even so, the idea that a band of this ilk could sign to a major label was still pretty absurd in 2002. [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. 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. [41][48][49][50] Nevertheless, the release was ultimately shelved. These are my 25 Best Christian Rock Albums 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. Everyone in that scene thought that they were awesome.. Poison the Well is a Miami, Florida-based metalcore band that was previously signed to Ferret Music. Angeltread was my introduction to this band. Sale or Trade. So much diversity of songs like The Scarlet Letter and Outside. 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. The guilt was eating at him, but it didn't stop him from drinking, taking drugs, and indulging in the flesh, including the infamous tour bus sex tape. 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. 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. Teenagers played on this EP, just think about that for a moment. 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