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The Promise Ring
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The Promise Ring were an American emo band from milwaukee, Wisconsin, started as a side project by Davey von Bohlen during his time as a guitarist/vocalist for Cap’n Jazz in the year 1995. VonBohlen started the project alongside guitarist Jason Gnewikow of None Left Standing, drummer Dan Didier of Ceilishrine, and bassist Scott Beschta.
1996 brought their first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, released by Jade Tree Records. The record was followed by 1997’s Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. The Horse Latitudes, which collected early tracks that were previously released as 7”s, was also released in 1997. After a few changes in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys + Girls EP, which was released on both compact disc and 7”, with the CD containing an additional song. In 1999 they furthered their success with the release of Very Emergency, which concentrated even more on their pop sound. The Electric Pink EP, released in 2000, however, failed to gain critical acclaim. Following their final release in 2002, titled Wood/Water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen’s and Didier’s new band named Maritime. Von Bohlen also plays in a semi-acoustic band called Vermont which is now on a indefinite hiatus.
1996 brought their first full-length album, titled 30° Everywhere, released by Jade Tree Records. The record was followed by 1997’s Nothing Feels Good, which gained the band a larger following and rave reviews. The Horse Latitudes, which collected early tracks that were previously released as 7”s, was also released in 1997. After a few changes in bass players, 1998 saw the release of the Boys + Girls EP, which was released on both compact disc and 7”, with the CD containing an additional song. In 1999 they furthered their success with the release of Very Emergency, which concentrated even more on their pop sound. The Electric Pink EP, released in 2000, however, failed to gain critical acclaim. Following their final release in 2002, titled Wood/Water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen’s and Didier’s new band named Maritime. Von Bohlen also plays in a semi-acoustic band called Vermont which is now on a indefinite hiatus.
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Gouge Away
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Emergency! Emergency!
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Jersey Shore
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andiemiasma wrote:
adding to the conversation: i'd more agree with fender that the stuff shouldn't be called "emo", but at the end of the day you can't stop people from calling it so - the mainstream view of emo is those sort of bands, partly due to not knowing about the original bands ala the promise ring, and partly due to the fact that people are stupid and can't think for themselves. at the end of the day just dont worry; your listening to the good stuff :)
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Twili91 wrote:
@fender: 1. Just because the emo-esque stuff of today sucks, does not mean it is not emo. It is emotive, just like this. It is just the crap of the genre just like there are crappy industrial bands and there are great industrial bands and great prog bands and HORRIBLE prog bands. 2. Emo doesn't stand for emotional you twat. It stands for Emotive. Now go away and stop wasting my air.
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postcoitusrock wrote:
cute kid. if only it were that simple
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fender9113 wrote:
you guys I think we should find a new name for the "emo" stuff out today, because stuff like this and mineral came first. It was called emo because its sooo frickin emotion. It really is the singers espressing their emotions. the "emo" today is all just about trying to be depressed and sounds almost completely different. lets call it something else because its not emotional at all
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crimsonxdawn wrote:
cutest band in the world award! emooooooooooozzzz
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courtkneeyo wrote:
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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XguiltparadeX wrote:
<3
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The_Rebirth wrote:
lolololol, american emo band.
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postcoitusrock wrote:
darthsketch.. i don't think it matters nearly as much as you think it does, chillax.
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darthsketch wrote:
oh, please....OF COURSE THEY'RE EMO!!! Am I the only one who knows ANYTHING about music history! Seriously, do some digging and you'll see their names right next to Sunny Day, Mineral, and all the other titans of emo.
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
Solid. And yes, they are emo as fuck.
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Phil316 wrote:
LOVE this band
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insideabox wrote:
guy sounds like my gramps :/ still awesome though
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camrawrs wrote:
I didn't like wood/water at all when I first heard it but it really grows on you. I love it now :)
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They make me feel so happy after a bad day.
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Seriously, my favourite band. Ever.
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senorblanco wrote:
Wood Water is great, whats with all the negativity
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NekstBestThing wrote:
Dont listen to anything off of Woodwater.
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my favourite.
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senorblanco wrote:
well they are "emo"...
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