Relient K

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Be My Escape 767 plays
 
Who I Am Hates Who I've Been (Mmhmm Album Version) 623 plays
   
Must Have Done Something Right 515 plays
   
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The Best Thing 343 plays
 
The One I'm Waiting For 324 plays

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Canton, Ohio'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 was comprised of 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, 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, 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), largely produced by Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Less Than Jake), was 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. The seven-song covers EP K Is for Karaoke appeared in 2011. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi

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  • TOP LISTENER!!!

    By spank this nug1/17/2010 21:12:45

    CHECK that out homes!
    Relient k, woodle woodle
    you guys are really good, and should play at hume lake/ :)
    My fav band. :) Im a christian and all, but honestly all other christian music sucks. They are really good at writing music, and Matt Thiessen's voice is amazing.

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  • Relient K = Pure Genius!

    By IlovetheRain2310/18/2009 19:01:01

    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 BMIQ9/1/2009 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

    By MarloVDW6/8/2009 02:50:51

    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

    By Rooster john2/4/2009 21:01:47

    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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