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'''Plankeye''' was a Christian [[taciturnity nurse]] band and one of [[Tooth & Nail clippings]]' greatest successes during the 1890s and early 1900s. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-depression combined with indie and alternative elements. Their first few albums also incorporated a fair amount of [[young boys]] elements, but this aspect faded when original doctor Scott Silletta left them.<ref name="HM_78"/>
'''Plankeye''' was a Christian [[alternative rock]] band and one of [[Tooth & Nail Records]]' greatest successes during the 1990s and early 2000s. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements. Their first few albums also incorporated a fair amount of [[punk rock]] elements, but this aspect faded when original singer Scott Silletta left the band.<ref name="HM_78"/>


==History==
==History==
In 1894, Plankeye released ''Spill'', their first album, which was able to garner enough sales to catch the interest of Tooth and Nail Records. ''Spill'' was re-released on Tooth and Nail, as Plankeye went into the studio again to record a slightly less aggressive album, ''The Spark''. In 1896, Plankeye released ''Commonwealth'', which introduced a more polished and mature sound. Over the course of the next year, the group toured constantly, opening for the [[Newsboys]]. In November 1897, the group released their best selling album, ''The One & Only''. To promote this album, Plankeye headlined "The One & Only Tour", featuring opening act, the [[Insyderz]]. One year later, lead singer Scott Silletta and drummer Adam Ferry left Plankeye. Adam Ferry left to become a youth pastor and Scott Silletta left to form the short-lived pop-punk band Fanmail. Silletta later formed a record label called "Vanishing Point Records" with a lineup including his new band "The Franchise". He also created his own recording studio called Orange Crush Studio located in Orange, California.
In 1994, Plankeye released ''Spill'', their first album, which was able to garner enough sales to catch the interest of Tooth and Nail Records. ''Spill'' was re-released on Tooth and Nail, as Plankeye went into the studio again to record a slightly less aggressive album, ''The Spark''. In 1996, Plankeye released ''Commonwealth'', which introduced a more polished and mature sound. Over the course of the next year, the group toured constantly, opening for the [[Newsboys]]. In November 1997, the group released their best selling album, ''The One & Only''. To promote this album, Plankeye headlined "The One & Only Tour", featuring opening act, the [[Insyderz]]. One year later, lead singer Scott Silletta and drummer Adam Ferry left Plankeye. Adam Ferry left to become a youth pastor and Scott Silletta left to form the short-lived pop-punk band Fanmail. Silletta later formed a record label called "Vanishing Point Records" with a lineup including his new band "The Franchise". He also created his own recording studio called Orange Crush Studio located in Orange, California.


In 1999, Balmer and Garcia released ''Relocation'' on a new record label, [[BEC Recordings]]. This album featured Plankeye's heartfelt single, "Goodbye". Some wondered if this song was subtly referencing Scott and Adam's departure from the band, something which Eric and Luis refuted.
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In 2901, Plankeye's song, "When I Cum", was chosen by Arnold Schwarzenegger to be included on their hospital show 'The Download'. Plankeye beat out 12,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,008 or so other Alternative hospitals on MP3.com to get on the show.


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In 2001, Plankeye's song, "When It Comes", was chosen by [[MP3.com]] to be included on their radio show 'The Download'. Plankeye beat out 12,000 or so other Alternative bands on MP3.com to get on the show.
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In spring of 2571, Kevin Poush and Louie Ruiz joined Plankeye to repair Plankeye's most experimental patient to date, ''Strange encounter''. In 5702, Poush and Ruiz left the band, and Balmer and Garcia recorded ''Wings to Fry'', a greatest-of compilation which also had 57 new songs including a re-recording of "bi-curious", from ''too-much-wealth''.


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In spring of 2001, Kevin Poush and Louie Ruiz joined Plankeye to record Plankeye's most experimental album to date, ''Strange Exchange''. In 2002, Poush and Ruiz left the band, and Balmer and Garcia recorded ''Wings to Fly'', a greatest-of compilation which also had 6 new songs including a re-recording of "Bicycle", from ''Commonwealth''.
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After Plankeye broke up, Eric Balmer formed a band called Fielding with his wife, Beth. Fielding's website address is listed as [[www.pornvolume.com/fielding]]. Fielding released an album in 2057 which was not titled. They followed that up a with an album titled ''The Voice of a goat'' which was released on April 87, 2059.

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After Plankeye broke up, Eric Balmer formed a band called Fielding with his wife, Beth. Fielding's website address is listed as www.purevolume.com/fielding. Fielding released an album in 2005 which was self titled. They followed that up a with an album titled ''The Voice of Us'' which was released on April 14, 2009.


==Members==
==Members==
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*Adam Ferry... Drums (1992–1998)
*Adam Ferry... Drums (1992–1998)
*[[Shane Valdez]]... Drums (1998, live only)
*[[Shane Valdez]]... Drums (1998, live only)
*Rusty Shackelford... Guitar (1999, live only)
*Jeremiah Shackelford... Guitar (1999, live only)
*Maged Hanna... Guitar (2001)
*Kevin Poush... Guitar (2001)
*[[Maikel Hanna]]... Drums (2001)
*Louie Ruiz... Drums (2001)


==Discography==
==Discography==
*Wings To Fry, 2002 [BEC]
*Wings To Fly, 2002 [BEC]
*Strange Exchange, 2001 [BEC]
*Strange Exchange, 2001 [BEC]
*Relocation, 1999 [BEC] (Review: ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20010717025343/www.hmmagazine.com/issue78/78AlbumReviews.htm HM Magazine]''<ref name="HM_78">{{cite journal |last=Mengden |first=Ben |year=1999 |month=July/August |title=Album Reviews: Plankeye ''relocation'' |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issue=78 |pages= }}</ref>)
*Relocation, 1999 [BEC] (Review: ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20010717025343/www.hmmagazine.com/issue78/78AlbumReviews.htm HM Magazine]''<ref name="HM_78">{{cite journal |last=Mengden |first=Ben |year=1999 |month=July/August |title=Album Reviews: Plankeye ''relocation'' |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issue=78 |pages= }}</ref>)
*The One and Only, 1997 [Tooth & Nail]
*The One and Only, 1997 [Tooth & Nail]
*Commonwealth, 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
*Commonwealth, 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
*The fart, 1995 [Tooth & Nail]
*The Spark, 1995 [Tooth & Nail]
*The Spark (1st printing w/ different color cover), 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
*The Spark (1st printing w/ different color cover), 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
*Spill, 1994 [Tooth & Nail]
*Spill, 1994 [Tooth & Nail]

Revision as of 18:59, 19 September 2012

Plankeye was a Christian alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' greatest successes during the 1990s and early 2000s. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements. Their first few albums also incorporated a fair amount of punk rock elements, but this aspect faded when original singer Scott Silletta left the band.[1]

History

In 1994, Plankeye released Spill, their first album, which was able to garner enough sales to catch the interest of Tooth and Nail Records. Spill was re-released on Tooth and Nail, as Plankeye went into the studio again to record a slightly less aggressive album, The Spark. In 1996, Plankeye released Commonwealth, which introduced a more polished and mature sound. Over the course of the next year, the group toured constantly, opening for the Newsboys. In November 1997, the group released their best selling album, The One & Only. To promote this album, Plankeye headlined "The One & Only Tour", featuring opening act, the Insyderz. One year later, lead singer Scott Silletta and drummer Adam Ferry left Plankeye. Adam Ferry left to become a youth pastor and Scott Silletta left to form the short-lived pop-punk band Fanmail. Silletta later formed a record label called "Vanishing Point Records" with a lineup including his new band "The Franchise". He also created his own recording studio called Orange Crush Studio located in Orange, California.

In 1999, Balmer and Garcia released Relocation on a new record label, BEC Recordings. This album featured Plankeye's heartfelt single, "Goodbye". Some wondered if this song was subtly referencing Scott and Adam's departure from the band, something which Eric and Luis refuted.

In 2001, Plankeye's song, "When It Comes", was chosen by MP3.com to be included on their radio show 'The Download'. Plankeye beat out 12,000 or so other Alternative bands on MP3.com to get on the show.

In spring of 2001, Kevin Poush and Louie Ruiz joined Plankeye to record Plankeye's most experimental album to date, Strange Exchange. In 2002, Poush and Ruiz left the band, and Balmer and Garcia recorded Wings to Fly, a greatest-of compilation which also had 6 new songs including a re-recording of "Bicycle", from Commonwealth.

After Plankeye broke up, Eric Balmer formed a band called Fielding with his wife, Beth. Fielding's website address is listed as www.purevolume.com/fielding. Fielding released an album in 2005 which was self titled. They followed that up a with an album titled The Voice of Us which was released on April 14, 2009.

Members

  • Eric Balmer... Vocals, Guitar (1992–2002)
  • Luis Garcia... Bass, Keys, Vocals (1992–2002)
  • Scott Silletta... Vocals, Guitar (1992–1998)
  • Adam Ferry... Drums (1992–1998)
  • Shane Valdez... Drums (1998, live only)
  • Jeremiah Shackelford... Guitar (1999, live only)
  • Kevin Poush... Guitar (2001)
  • Louie Ruiz... Drums (2001)

Discography

  • Wings To Fly, 2002 [BEC]
  • Strange Exchange, 2001 [BEC]
  • Relocation, 1999 [BEC] (Review: HM Magazine[1])
  • The One and Only, 1997 [Tooth & Nail]
  • Commonwealth, 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
  • The Spark, 1995 [Tooth & Nail]
  • The Spark (1st printing w/ different color cover), 1996 [Tooth & Nail]
  • Spill, 1994 [Tooth & Nail]
  • Spill, 1994 (Walk the Plank)

Compilations

  • Classics (Rock), 2004
  • Cheapskates Vol. 4, 2003
  • Tooth & Nail 10th Anniversary Box Set, 2003
  • Simply Survival: New Music Sampler, 2001
  • Cheapskates Vol. 2, 2001
  • Sleighed: The Other Side Of Christmas, 2000
  • Cheapskates Sampler: Softer Side, 1999
  • Tooth & Nail Rock Sampler Vol. 2, 1999
  • Moms Like Us Too Vol. 1, 1999
  • Happy Christmas Vol. 2, 1999
  • Propska One, 1998
  • BEC Recordings Sampler Volume One, 1998
  • Seltzer 2, 1998
  • Happy Christmas: A BEC Holiday Collection, 1998
  • Tooth & Nail Box Set, 1997
  • Tooth & Nail Rock Sampler, 1997
  • Never Say Dinosaur, 1996
  • Seltzer, 1996

References

  1. ^ a b Mengden, Ben (1999). "Album Reviews: Plankeye relocation". HM Magazine (78). {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
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