Grammatrain is an alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington who were active in the Christian rock industry in the 1990s. After disbanding in 1998, the group reunited as a mainstream act in 2009 and released their third full-length album entitled Imperium the following year.
Singer/guitarist Pete Stewart, bassist Dalton Roraback and his drummer brother Paul Roraback recorded a self-titled three-song demo tape in 1994. After hearing the demo, ForeFront Records label executive Eddie DeGarmo signed the band. Before releasing their first major album, Grammatrain released a CD containing four studio recordings and five live acoustic numbers. In 1995 they released their first studio album, Lonely House, produced by Aaron Sprinkle.[1] The album achieved success on Christian radio.[2]
Their second full-length album, Flying, was released in 1997. Critics cited the album's "lighter, more polished feel" when compared to Lonely House.[3] At the end of a tour promoting the album, Grammatrain officially broke up following their final live performance on December 7, 1998 in Germany. An announcement of the breakup can be heard on the band's live album.
Following the breakup, Stewart released a self-titled solo album and produced Michael Tait's band, Tait, performing on their first album. He also produced four tracks on the debut solo album for TobyMac, Momentum. In 2003 Stewart reemerged with The Accident Experiment.
Reunitededit
In early 2009, Grammatrain announced that they had reunited and were in the process of recording a new album.[4] Because frontman Pete Stewart had left the Christian faith, the new album was not directed at Christian audiences.[5] Shortly after the announcement, the band played two reunion shows: one in Seattle and one in Germany. A limited-edition EP with songs from the forthcoming album was released at the shows and on the band's website.
In 2010, the single "The Last Sound" was released; the video was debuted at a Seattle Sounders FC match.[6] The song has been played at Qwest Field before the kickoff of Sounders matches,[7] and Sounders FC owner Drew Carey endorsed the song and promised to get a "proper video" made of it.[8] The video was produced and directed by Nik Venet, who had previously done videos for U2, Jane's Addiction and The White Stripes.[9] The song was also picked up by and released through Rock Band Network for the Xbox 360.[10]
On October 10, 2010, they independently released their newest album, Imperium.[6]
Grammatrain has also appeared on ForeFront Records' Ten, The Birthday Album compilation album,[12] as well as tribute albums to Stryper,[13]Petra,[14] and Larry Norman.[15]
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^Gordon (a girl called) (January–February 2000). "Album Reviews: GRAMMATRAIN, Live 120798". HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923.
grammatrain, alternative, rock, band, from, seattle, washington, were, active, christian, rock, industry, 1990s, after, disbanding, 1998, group, reunited, mainstream, 2009, released, their, third, full, length, album, entitled, imperium, following, year, origi. Grammatrain is an alternative rock band from Seattle Washington who were active in the Christian rock industry in the 1990s After disbanding in 1998 the group reunited as a mainstream act in 2009 and released their third full length album entitled Imperium the following year GrammatrainOriginSeattle Washington U S GenresAlternative rock post grunge grungeYears active1994 1998 2009 presentLabelsForefront independentMembersPete StewartDalton RorabackPaul Roraback Contents 1 History 2 Reunited 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory editSinger guitarist Pete Stewart bassist Dalton Roraback and his drummer brother Paul Roraback recorded a self titled three song demo tape in 1994 After hearing the demo ForeFront Records label executive Eddie DeGarmo signed the band Before releasing their first major album Grammatrain released a CD containing four studio recordings and five live acoustic numbers In 1995 they released their first studio album Lonely House produced by Aaron Sprinkle 1 The album achieved success on Christian radio 2 Their second full length album Flying was released in 1997 Critics cited the album s lighter more polished feel when compared to Lonely House 3 At the end of a tour promoting the album Grammatrain officially broke up following their final live performance on December 7 1998 in Germany An announcement of the breakup can be heard on the band s live album Following the breakup Stewart released a self titled solo album and produced Michael Tait s band Tait performing on their first album He also produced four tracks on the debut solo album for TobyMac Momentum In 2003 Stewart reemerged with The Accident Experiment Reunited editIn early 2009 Grammatrain announced that they had reunited and were in the process of recording a new album 4 Because frontman Pete Stewart had left the Christian faith the new album was not directed at Christian audiences 5 Shortly after the announcement the band played two reunion shows one in Seattle and one in Germany A limited edition EP with songs from the forthcoming album was released at the shows and on the band s website In 2010 the single The Last Sound was released the video was debuted at a Seattle Sounders FC match 6 The song has been played at Qwest Field before the kickoff of Sounders matches 7 and Sounders FC owner Drew Carey endorsed the song and promised to get a proper video made of it 8 The video was produced and directed by Nik Venet who had previously done videos for U2 Jane s Addiction and The White Stripes 9 The song was also picked up by and released through Rock Band Network for the Xbox 360 10 On October 10 2010 they independently released their newest album Imperium 6 Discography editDemo Tape 1994 Grammatrain 1995 Lonely House 1995 Flying 1997 Live 120798 1999 Review HM Magazine 11 Kneeling Between Shields EP 2009 The Last Sound single 2010 Imperium 2010 Spin Automatic EP 2010 Grammatrain has also appeared on ForeFront Records Ten The Birthday Album compilation album 12 as well as tribute albums to Stryper 13 Petra 14 and Larry Norman 15 References edit Grammatrain Flying Review Jesusfreakhideout com Retrieved 2012 02 01 Grammatrain Biography amp Awards Billboard com Retrieved 2012 02 01 Grammatrain Flying Review www jesusfreakhideout com Retrieved July 1 2011 Grammatrain Behind The Tracks Grammatrain Behind the tracks Part 1 Grammatrain podbean com 2009 02 19 Retrieved 2012 02 01 Music News February 2009 GRAMMATRAIN TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN 2009 Jesusfreakhideout com 2009 02 02 Retrieved 2010 06 02 a b official Grammatrain site Grammatrain net Archived from the original on 2013 12 25 Sounders Sounders FC New Rock Anthem The Last Sound Grammatrain KCPQ Q13fox com 2010 04 01 Archived from the original on 2011 07 21 Retrieved 2010 06 02 DrewFromTV November 4 2010 Make Way For The Sounders Bitchin tune by Seattle s Grammatrain http bit ly df8MeA I WILL get them a proper video for this Tweet via Twitter THE LAST SOUND video official Grammatrain site Grammatrain net Retrieved 2012 02 01 The Last Sound by Grammatrain Songs Rock Band Rockband com Archived from the original on 2012 10 05 Retrieved 2012 02 01 Gordon a girl called January February 2000 Album Reviews GRAMMATRAIN Live 120798 HM Magazine 81 ISSN 1066 6923 Forefront Records Trivia Sweet Family Music A Tribute to Stryper Never Say Dinosaur Music Search Feature Retrieved 2010 06 02 External links edit Grammatrain 7ball 4 January February 1996 Grammatrain 7ball 12 May June 1997 Artist profile on Cross Rhythms Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Grammatrain amp oldid 1210953991, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
