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- They're Only Chasing Safety
- Released 2004
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- Define The Great Line
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- Lost In The Sound Of Separation
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- The Changing Of Times
- Released 2002
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biography
Since their inception, Florida's Underoath has evolved from a run-of-the-mill Christian metalcore band into a fluid, dynamic, and energized rock group that adeptly blends emotive melody, charged punk rock rhythm, and chunky, engaging bottom end. Underoath formed in 1998 in vocalist Dallas Taylor's bedroom. Within a year, the group -- with guitarist Tim McTague, drummer Aaron Gillespie, and keyboardist Christopher Dudley -- had inked a deal with Alabama's Takehold record label. In July 1999, Underoath released the six-song Act of Depression CD, which sold over 2,000 copies. The five-song Cries of the Past followed a year later, selling over 3,000 copies.
In 2002, Takehold licensed all of its bands and releases to Seattle's Tooth & Nail/Solid State label. Underoath hit the studio and recorded the ten songs that would comprise their first album under the new partnership, appropriately titled The Changing of Times. Taylor abruptly left the group in the middle of 2003's Warped Tour, leaving distressed fans contemplating the band's uncertain future. Underoath -- which also included bassist Grant Brandell and guitarist James Smith -- continued on, however, enlisting ex-This Runs Through member Spencer Chamberlain as their new vocalist.
A year later, the new lineup released They're Only Chasing Safety and supported it on the road with bands like Thrice, the Bled, Hopesfall, and Fear Before the March of Flames. A special edition of the album was next released in fall 2005 that included four bonus tracks; touring continued with a spring 2006 headlining tour alongside Poison the Well, As Cities Burn, and others. Deciding to stick with Tooth & Nail instead of jumping to a major label, the sextet showcased substantial growth and maturity on their next effort, Define the Great Line, issued in June 2006.
A heavier, more emotional album than the breakout success of 2004's Chasing Safety, the record sold close to 100,000 copies in just its first week of release and was certified gold by the year's end. Embraced by fans and critics alike and considered the band's masterpiece by many, the group supported it on Warped's main stage that summer. But with a month of dates remaining, tensions within Underoath's ranks suddenly came to a head, causing them to drop off the traveling festival. Rumors swirled of their impending breakup, but the guys remained adamant that a much-needed break was merely due to sort things out. They proved themselves by returning in 2006 with Define the Great Line. Climbing all the way to number two, the album became the highest-charting Christian album on the Billboard 200 since 1997 when LeAnn Rimes took the number one spot with You Light Up My Life. Underoath returned to the studio in 2008 for Lost in the Sound of Separation, an 11-song behemoth of a record that saw the group adopt a darker, more experimental (yet still undeniably heavy) sound. ~ Ryan J. Downey, All Music Guide
In 2002, Takehold licensed all of its bands and releases to Seattle's Tooth & Nail/Solid State label. Underoath hit the studio and recorded the ten songs that would comprise their first album under the new partnership, appropriately titled The Changing of Times. Taylor abruptly left the group in the middle of 2003's Warped Tour, leaving distressed fans contemplating the band's uncertain future. Underoath -- which also included bassist Grant Brandell and guitarist James Smith -- continued on, however, enlisting ex-This Runs Through member Spencer Chamberlain as their new vocalist.
A year later, the new lineup released They're Only Chasing Safety and supported it on the road with bands like Thrice, the Bled, Hopesfall, and Fear Before the March of Flames. A special edition of the album was next released in fall 2005 that included four bonus tracks; touring continued with a spring 2006 headlining tour alongside Poison the Well, As Cities Burn, and others. Deciding to stick with Tooth & Nail instead of jumping to a major label, the sextet showcased substantial growth and maturity on their next effort, Define the Great Line, issued in June 2006.
A heavier, more emotional album than the breakout success of 2004's Chasing Safety, the record sold close to 100,000 copies in just its first week of release and was certified gold by the year's end. Embraced by fans and critics alike and considered the band's masterpiece by many, the group supported it on Warped's main stage that summer. But with a month of dates remaining, tensions within Underoath's ranks suddenly came to a head, causing them to drop off the traveling festival. Rumors swirled of their impending breakup, but the guys remained adamant that a much-needed break was merely due to sort things out. They proved themselves by returning in 2006 with Define the Great Line. Climbing all the way to number two, the album became the highest-charting Christian album on the Billboard 200 since 1997 when LeAnn Rimes took the number one spot with You Light Up My Life. Underoath returned to the studio in 2008 for Lost in the Sound of Separation, an 11-song behemoth of a record that saw the group adopt a darker, more experimental (yet still undeniably heavy) sound. ~ Ryan J. Downey, All Music Guide
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UnderoathBand: Tonight was honestly great. Our bodies are gonna hate us tomorrow, but couldn't be looking forward to Atlanta more. Get ready y'all!
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- UnderoathBand: Tonight was honestly great. Our bodies are gonna hate us tomorrow, but couldn't be looking forward to Atlanta more. Get ready y'all!
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UnderoathBand: Thank you Nashville!!!!! Yall were amazing!!!!! Had a blast
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- UnderoathBand: Thank you Nashville!!!!! Yall were amazing!!!!! Had a blast
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UnderoathBand: Sooooo stoked to get back out on stage after two months of being off. Realized Imogen Heap is playing in town too Anyone seeing her? Jealous
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- UnderoathBand: Sooooo stoked to get back out on stage after two months of being off. Realized Imogen Heap is playing in town too Anyone seeing her? J…
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UnderoathBand: First day of tour today! Who's comin?! So excited to freaking play a show. Scared of how much our bodies will hate us tomorrow for it.
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- UnderoathBand: First day of tour today! Who's comin?! So excited to freaking play a show. Scared of how much our bodies will hate us tomorrow for it.
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UnderoathBand: On our way to rocket town! Nashville come party with us tomorrow night!!!
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- UnderoathBand: On our way to rocket town! Nashville come party with us tomorrow night!!!
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A throne of arm are Christian
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- By salvationshredz
- 10/14/2009 04:37:51
- If you like this band check out myspace.com/athroneofarms. And add them. We'll rock your sick off!!!!
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Most Amazing Band Ever!!
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- By SuicidalNitmare
- 9/4/2009 00:51:56
- their sound is SICK their lyrics are PERFECT their just all around AMAZING!! UNDEROATH your the best band out there i love you guys!! God has seriously blessed you!
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The Best Band IN USA
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- By HagixPR
- 7/28/2009 22:46:22
- You Guys all the best band in USA. Im From Puerto Rico And Underøath is my favorite band So goood luck to you guys and God Bless you :D
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Sick sound!
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- By Adrenalized 82
- 5/31/2009 17:59:08
- You guys seriously rock!! My fave songs are Desperate Times, Desperate Measure, Emergency Broadcast the end is near, and You're Ever so Inviting. These get me pumped up before every football game. Thanks and God bless.
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Earlier albums?
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- By Bryanm6118
- 2/22/2009 21:05:42
- Even in the biography, they mention Act of Depression and Cries of the Past but for some reason they aren't in the albums list. For some reason Zune misses at least one album for almost every band out there.
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