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rkINTERVIEW
With the snow falling outside at about an inch an hour, and the news that the February 16, 2003 See Spot Rock show was to be rescheduled, I sat with Relient K at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. Matt T was happy to be able to rest his voice that night, but that did not stop him from answering some varied questions about music and life. Read full interview....
rkMEMBERS
Matt Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar)
Matt Hoopes (guitar, vocals)
Brian Pittman (bass)
Dave Douglas (drums, vocals)
rkNEWS
rkDISCOGRAPHY
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MMHMM (2004)
Rolling Stone ran a cover story about Good Charlotte a couple of years ago asking, in less chaste language, just what on earth had happened to punk music. A genre that used to be, by definition, anti-establishment, anti-commercialism, angst-driven and pro-anarchy had somehow produced this, a band that didn't mind making money, liked seeing their videos on MTV, and was in heavy rotation on mainstream radio. Read full review...
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DECK THE HALLS, BRUISE YOUR HAND (2003)
Christmas is truly the most amazing time of the year for me. Hearing carolers sing down the street brings a tear to my eye, tender moments among family and friends are always well spent, and for some odd reason, every cup of hot chocolate tastes a little better around Christmas time. It's the only time of the winter season that makes me feel warm and squishy inside. Apparently I'm not the only person with these sentiments, because Relient K is helping make the holidays a bit more special this year with the release of their first Christmas record. Read full review...
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TWO LEFTS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT... BUT THREE DO (2003)
Welcome aboard the rK Express. I'll be your tour guide for today as we explore every last nook and cranny of Relient K's third album, Two Lefts Don't Make a Right….but Three Do. Some stopping points on our tour include, but are not limited to: musical improvement amongst all band members, more memorable and well-produced songs, minor cases of dreaded, meaningless lyrics, nostalgia, and finally, the location of the best song on the record. Read full review...
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THE ANATOMY OF THE TONGUE IN CHEEK (2001)
One of Christian music's most popular punk bands has returned, this time shelling out an entirely fresh arsenal of 17 tracks on their sophomore release, The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek. Relient K bundles hysteria, ambiguity, and theology all together in one small package, proving that you can be a Christian and still have fun at the same time. Read full review....
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RELIENT K (2000)
The power of punk is back just in time for the new millennium with the release of relient K's self-titled debut on Gotee records. Drawing from musical inspirations such as MxPx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Switchfoot, relient K's album blends pounding punk rock with cynical yet poignant lyrics that deliver a powerful message. Read full review....
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LINKS
www.relientk.com
Newly re-designed, this official site provides a decent amount info to aid the fan and keep the band looking respectable.
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