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Cancer (Showbread Album)
''Cancer'' is a science-fiction rock opera and the tenth studio album by American rock band Showbread. The album was released in 2012 through non-profit record label Come&Live!. ''Cancer'' was produced by Rich Veltrop, who had previously co-produced Showbread's albums ''No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'', '' Age of Reptiles'', '' The Fear of God'' and ''Who Can Know It?''. This is the band's second album to be funded completely by fans and released as a free download without the assistance of a major record label. Concept The album and story takes place in the near future, over the years 2014 to 2016, and is told through the journal of main character Kimo which is included in the free download. The journal is divided into four parts, with the story told through entries and clippings. ''I: Cycle of Disenchantment (Institution of Principalities)'' The first part of Kimo's journal outlines history, beginning with a spaceship crashing on earth, then showing pictures of multiple eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbread (band)
Showbread is an American Christian hardcore band formed in Guyton, Georgia, in 1997. The group has gone through numerous lineup changes since its initial formation, but maintains its two core members, Josh Dies and Patrick Porter. The group built an underground fanbase in the late 1990s and early 2000s through word-of-mouth exposure and frequent touring. In 2004, the band signed with Tooth & Nail Records and released their major-label debut, '' No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical''. In 2010, the band left Tooth & Nail and joined Come&Live!, an independent record label that releases music via free downloads. Throughout their career, the band has been subject to much controversy among Christian listeners, over their lyrical themes and personal lifestyles. The members of Showbread have labeled their musical sound as "Raw Rock". According to former guitarist Matt Davis, the band's name comes from "a biblical reference that Jesus used to show how Christianity isn't so much about rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus, typically performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands. Many bands who perform Christian rock have ties to the contemporary Christian music labels, media outlets, and festivals, while other bands are independent. History Christian response to early rock music (1950s–1960s) Most traditional and fundamentalist Christians did not view rock music favorably when it became popular with young people from the 1950s, even though country and gospel music often influenced early rock music. In 1952 Archibald Davison, a Harvard professor, summed up the sound of traditional Christian music and why its supporters might not like rock music when he wrote of "... a rhythm that avoids strong pulses; a melody whose physiognomy is neither so characteristic nor so engaging as to make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Can Know It?
''Who Can Know It?'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Showbread. The album was released on November 16, 2010 through non-profit record label Come&Live!. ''Who Can Know It?'' was produced by Sylvia Massy, who had previously produced Showbread's albums ''No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'', '' Age of Reptiles'' and '' The Fear of God''. This is the band's first album to be funded completely by fans and released as a free download. Track listing # "A Man with a Hammer" # "I Never Liked Anyone and I'm Afraid of People" # "Dear Music" # "Deliverance" # "The Prison Comes Undone" # "Hydra" # "Myth of a Christian Nation" # "You're Like a Taxi" # "Time to Go" # "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" Bonus tracks # "Only Jesus Loves You More Than I Do" (demo) # "The Drain" (Demo) # "Minamata Disease" # "Deliverance" (Acoustic) # "It Is Well with My Soul" Personnel * Josh Dies – lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, piano, bass, programming * Garrett Holmes – guitar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showbread Is Showdead
''Showbread Is Showdead'' is the eleventh and final studio album from Showbread (band), Showbread. They released the album on January 8, 2016. Critical reception Taylor Weston, allotting the album four and a half stars by ''HM Magazine'', recognizes, "Showbread Is Showdead, tips a courteous hat towards the band’s history, before injecting a fresh dose of adrenaline and entering into uncharted territory. Featuring members old, current and new, it’s more than a worthy effort." Awarding the album five stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Scott Fryberger writes, "''Showbread Is Showdead'' is a stellar way to end a bizarre, yet amazing, career in the music industry". Christopher Smith, rating the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Showbread may be showdead after 2016, but their raw rock will kill forever and ever." Giving the album four and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Showbread's final hurrah is one you'll definitely want to hear." Track listing R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Opera
A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs with lyrics that relate to a common story. Rock operas are typically released as concept albums and are not scripted for acting, which distinguishes them from operas, although several have been adapted as rock musicals. The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device. The success of the rock opera genre has inspired similar works in other musical styles, such as rap opera. History A number of rock artists became interested in the idea of creating a rock opera in the 1960s. In an early use of the term, the July 4, 1966, edition of ''RPM Magazine'' (published in Toronto) reported that "Bruce Cockburn and Mr illiamHawkins are working on a Rock Opera, operating on the premise that to write you need only 'something to say'." Mark Wirtz explored the idea in a project ''A Teenage Opera'', from which an early song " Excerpt from A Teenage Opera (Grocer Jack)" recorded by Keith West was release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical
''No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'' is an album by the band Showbread. A music video was made for the song "Mouth Like A Magazine". Track listing All songs written by Josh Dies. # "A Llama Eats a Giraffe (And Vice Versa)" – 3:51 # " Dead By Dawn" – 3:54 # "Mouth Like a Magazine" – 4:12 # "If You Like Me Check Yes, If You Don't I'll Die" – 3:20 # " Sampsa Meets Kafka" – 1:10 # "So Selfish It's Funny" – 4:28 # "The Missing Wife" – 4:47 # "Welcome to Plainfield Tobe Hooper" – 3:17 # "And the Smokers And Children Shall Be Cast Down" – 5:07 # "Stabbing Art To Death" – 6:46 # "The Dissonance of Discontent" 3:00 # "Matthias Replaces Judas" – 5:03 # "The Bell Jar" – 5:19 Personnel ;Showbread: *Matt Davis - Guitar *Josh Dies - Lead vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Programming, Composer *John Giddens - Synthesizer *Mike Jensen - Guitar *Ivory Mobley - Lead vocals *Patrick Porter - Bass *Marvin Reilly - Drums ;Additional Musicians: *Reese Roper - Vocals * Sylvia Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of Reptiles (Showbread Album)
''Age of Reptiles'' is an album by the band Showbread. It was released on August 1, 2006. It sold over 4,000 copies in its first week making it the first, and so far only, Showbread album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at position #198. The album was recorded in Weed, California at RadioStar Studios with producer Sylvia Massy and engineer Rich Veltrop. Reaction of Fans Upon its release, the album ignited a controversy among fans of Showbread's previous record, "No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical." The songs containing less of a "spastic" sound and less screaming vocals left fans of the hardcore music genre disappointed. Other Showbread fans maintain that it is their best work to date. On August 8, 2006, the band responded with a statement on their official website. Oh! Emetophobia! was first performed at the Underground Cafe in Roseville, California sometime in March 2006. Track listing All songs written by Josh Dies. # "Naked Lunch" 2:59 # "Pachycephalosaurus" 4:04 # "Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fear Of God (Showbread Album)
''The Fear of God'' is the eighth studio album by American band Showbread. The album was released on August 11, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records. ''The Fear of God'' was produced by Sylvia Massy, who had previously produced Showbread's 2004 and 2006 albums ''No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'' and '' Age of Reptiles'' respectively. According to lead singer Josh Dies, the album is "hard and it's fast and it's chaotic and it's structured and it's catchy and it's melodic and it's emotional and deep and... it's Raw Rock. Straight up, real as ever Raw Rock." Track listing Personnel *Josh Dies - Lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer *Mike Jensen - guitar, vocals *Landon Ginnings - guitar, vocals *Patrick Porter - bass, vocals *Jordan Johnson - drums *Rich Veltrop - engineering, additional guitar *Sylvia Massy Sylvia Lenore Massy is an American record producer, mixer, engineer, instructor and author. Massy is renowned for her multifaceted production/mixing and engineering skills, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Dies
Joshua S. Porter, better known by his stage name Josh Dies (born June 12, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and novelist. Porter is widely known as the vocalist and songwriter for the band Showbread. Music career In 1997, Joshua Porter joined his brother Patrick as part of the band Showbread, which became a full-time international touring act in 2002. In 2004, following several independent albums, Showbread released '' No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'' through Tooth & Nail Records. The band released several more albums and went through several lineup changes; Porter has been the lead singer and songwriter through every incarnation. Showbread released one final album, ''Showbread is Showdead'', before disbanding in 2016. Porter and other members of the band went on to form the worship group Church of Agony and the synth-punk trio The Bell Jar. Porter has also released two albums as industrial electronic act DIES, ''Aesthetics of Violence'' and ''Scalene''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Albums
The following is a list of Album, albums, Extended play, EPs, and Mixtape, mixtapes released in 2012. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding Reissue, reissues, Remasters, remasters, and Compilation album, compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) WP:MUS, notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information for deaths of musicians and for links to other music lists, see 2012 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date 2012 albums, 2012-related lists, Albums Lists of albums by release date, 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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