Stewart's singular voice has ground its mark into the fabric of Christian music for the last five years as lead singer of Grammatrain, which came to the end of its tracks with the mutual decision of the band members to disperse.
With less grit than Grammatrain's rock, "Uphill Battle" joins the debut's 10 other cuts which constitute the thoughts of this 26-year-old man who recently uprooted himself from the Seattle area along with Donna, his wife of six years, to head two thousand miles to Nashville.
"Grammatrain was always introspective and this is introspective too, but I think this one's a little more like a celebration of God's love and salvation.
Their sound was heavily influenced by bands such as Soundgarden, Nirvana, Metallica, Pearl Jam, and Led Zeppelin, yet it was still distinctive in its own right, and certainly unique among bands marketed to Christians.
Grammatrain has also appeared on Forefront Record's X (10th Anniversary) Compilation album.
Grammatrain rocks with a new sonic feel and an old familiarity.
This is one of those albums full of songs that if you heard them separately you'd think they were great, but when you listen to the whole thing at once you get bored about halfway through.
Grammatrain hail from Seattle, and listening to this album that comes as no surprise.
We're happy to say that the second addition to the JfH interview archive is with the lead vocalist of one of our favorite bands, Grammatrain (may they rest in peace).
It was around the time the band was starting, and when he showed it to me, I thought it was really cool, so we went with it.
In some ways I understand--I've been into a lot of the same music that that age of people have been, but I've met some 40 and even 60-year old parents at shows who are practically as much into us as their kids are.
Once you hear the songs he sings-and the voice that sings them-you'll know.
Stewart continued writing and recording songs-nothing new for him-but this time the project was his own solo venture.
Stewart has always been a thinking man, reaffirming his beliefs through a difficult struggle during his years at a legalistic Bible college that frowned on loud rock bands-even if kids did get saved at the concerts.
Grammatrain is one of Christian musics best sounding Grunge bands.
If you want great lyrics with a hard hitting sound, Grammatrain is the group for you.
I kind of like to think of them as what the Beatles would sound like if they were recording today (then again, maybe not, but its worth thinking about.) Check these guys out, you'll enjoy their music!
But Grammatrain comes from Rain City,U.S.A. (that would be Seattle) and they aren't grunge.
It goes with this song on the record that's definitely the most unique song Grammatrain's ever done--lyrically it's all symbolism and allegory;musically it has some psychadelic attributes to it.
This album has got a ton of variety on it, which is something we definitely wanted to accomplish this time.
Once you hear the songs he sings -- and the voice that sings them -- you'll know.
Stewart continued writing and recording songs -- nothing new for him -- but this time the project was his own solo venture.
Stewart has always been a thinking man, reaffirming his beliefs through a difficult struggle during his years at a legalistic Bible college that frowned on loud rock bands -- even if kids did get saved at the concerts.
From the subdues tones of "Peace" to the manic paced progressive intensity of "Rocketship", 'Flying' - Grammatrain's second album - proves to be a treasure trove of profound lyrical and musical delight.
"Flying" offers a vulnerable yet powerful insight into real life; carefully crafted so as to leave the listener in no doubt as to Grammatrain's faith in Christ, yet sensitive enough to lovingly challenge those left standing in the dark.
For more information, check the Grammatrain Artist Profile on the main Cross Rhythms website.
Formed in Seattle, in 1994 the trio self-released their eponymous debut LP, grabbing the attention of ForeFront Recordslabel exec Eddie DeGarmo, who immediately...
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