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Relient K

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Canton, OH's Relient K formed in 1998 and joined the parade of Christian punk-pop artists (MxPx, Ghoti Hook, Slick Shoes, etc.) with their self-titled 2000 debut, mixing catchy melodies and snotty attitude with spiritual concerns. The record was produced by dc Talk guitarist Mark Townsend, and the band comprised vocalist/guitarist/pianist Matt Thiessen, guitarist Matthew Hoopes, bassist Brian Pittman, and drummer Stephen Cushman. David Douglas joined up in place of Cushman by the year's end, and Relient K followed up in August 2001 with The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek. The album sold 300,000 copies and Relient K's momentum continued to build as they played nearly 200 shows in North America before the year closed out. A third full-length, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right... But Three Do, debuted at number 38 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart upon its release in spring 2003. The band didn't waste any time recording a fourth album; MMHMM, which was produced by lead singer Thiessen and dc Talk's Townsend and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge, was released in November 2004 by Gotee/Capitol. MMHMM scanned over 51,000 copies sold during its first week, hitting number 15 on the Top 200 and number one for Christian Albums. It eventually went gold, Relient K's third consecutive album to do so, and the band's mainstream crossover was in full swing with singles "Be My Escape" and "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been" doing very well on modern rock radio and MTV.

Pittman left the group after MMHMM's release (later going on to play with Inhale/Exhale), and John Warne (ex-Ace Troubleshooter) filled in on bass for touring purposes, becoming a permanent member in 2005. Relient K further added Jonathan Schneck as a third guitarist (who also played banjo and bells) that year, bumping them up to quintet status. With Relient K touring constantly in support of MMHMM, the Apathetic EP followed in November 2005 as another treat to hold over fans as the guys readied their next album. Five Score & Seven Years Ago (as in their fifth album in seven years) was largely produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Less Than Jake) and released in early March 2007. True to form, Relient K set out on a full round of nationwide dates, including spring shows with Mae and Sherwood, before releasing the Christmas-themed album Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer (containing several tracks from the band's previous holiday release, Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand) later that fall. In October, Douglas announced that he would be leaving Relient K to dedicate himself full-time to his side project Gypsy Parade. He was replaced in early 2008 by Ethan Luck, who would accompany the group during its appearances on that year's Warped Tour. In July, the group released the B-side album The Bird and the Bee Sides, which was packaged with The Nashville Tennis EP. The band released its sixth studio album, Forget and Not Slow Down, in 2009. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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      • Relient K = Pure Genius!

      • I've been a fan since the first album came out, I think I was like 12/13. I can easily say that Relient K was the soundtrack of my teen years. I loved them then and I love them even more now at 21 when the lyrics really mean something to me. They just keep getting better, and with every album I fall in love with a song that I could listen to forever. Matt Thiessen's lyrics/voice are just what I need to hear, no matter what mood I may be in there is always a perfect Relient K song for it. I can't wait to see them live! My favorite band ever!!!

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      • Relation/application to life

        • By BMIQ
        • 9/1/2009 06:40:48
      • i haven't been able to find a band who i can relate so much to when it comes to the lyrics they sing. so focused on God in such amazing ways. it's like listening to a sermon every song. they sing about the most common problems and praises. it's very relieving because the lyrics can help you with life problems if you really study what he says
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      • Relient K is amazing

      • Relient K is my #1 favorite band ever! they're soo amazing. They're really good live too! And they're so good at writing music, its always amazing. And I can't wait for their next album! October!!!!!
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      • good job guys

      • This is some band. Relient K has amazing music and witty lyrics from the great Matt Thiessen. Always shall they rock on.
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      • The Mattness never ends!

      • I fricken LOVE  Relient K! Thier songs are so real and rocking... And really rocking!! May you all have a Blessed Christmas!
        ~Poodle
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