They've been a favorite band of mine for at least 4-5 years now, especially after getting a copy of an album from Stuff Magazine while interning. The band originated in Florida in 98' and has been Grammy nominated which is kind of rare for a hardcore band. They are signed to Solid State/Tooth and Nail Records and are their best selling band. The last few years have brought them more commercial success with the release of "They're Only Chasing Safety" and "Define the Great Line"; which went gold and the highest-charting Christian album in the Billboard 200 since 97'.
Did I just say Christian album? Yes, Yes I did. This is still a confusing thing with Underoath in a way. They have stated many times they are a Christian band, but as lead vocalist Spencer Chamberlain explains:
"[We are Christian but] in a different way. We’re not like your average Christian band." He further explains that Christianity is the "backbone of our lives, especially in the way that we handle certain things, but it’s not so much the backbone of our lyrics. It’s not like every song is a lesson from the Bible or something. It’s just normal life struggles."
Basically, they are all identified Christians but do not express that in all of their songs, although at shows there is usually at least one mention of God or Jesus which usually comes at the end. In any case, I do love them and Aaron Gillespie (drummer) inspires me to be a better drummer. Today a new Album was released, titled "Lost in the Sound of Separation", they have a new video which is by no means that great (many others are much better and have been Grammy nominated as well). But ill post it for the sake of posting along with some other good ones, they usually work with a Swedish director and company and come up with some interesting conceptual stuff video wise. Im sad to be missing them playing here in the city tonight.
First video From the Latest Album:
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needs moar kanye.
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