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'''Seven Storey Mountain''' is an [[United States|American]] rock group from [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The group's music is heavily influenced by the early [[Washington, D.C.]] [[post-hardcore]] scene.<ref name=amg>Andy Hinds, [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p206514/biography|pure_url=yes}} Seven Storey Mountain] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>
'''Seven Storey Mountain''' is an [[United States|American]] rock group from [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The group's music is heavily influenced by the early [[Washington, D.C.]] [[post-hardcore]] scene.<ref name=amg>Andy Hinds, [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p206514/biography|pure_url=yes}} Seven Storey Mountain] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>


The band formed in 1994 as a three-piece, featuring singer/guitarist Lance Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label [[Art Monk Construction]], a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. ''Leper Ethics''.<ref name=pnt1>Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1996-02-22/music/seven-storeys-underground/ Seven Storeys Underground]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. February 22, 1996.</ref> The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. Despite all the songs being written by Lammers, Everhart and Lanser continued using the name Seven Storey Mountain for a short time, drafting Aaron Wendt as a singer/bassist, with Everhart switching from bass to guitar.<ref name=pnt2>Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1997-04-24/music/recordings Review: Leper Ethics]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. April 24, 1997.</ref> Lammers returned to the band later the same year at the request of the group reverting the band back to the original three piece configuration.<ref name=pnt3>Garcia, Gilbert. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1998-04-23/news/music-award-nominees/ Music Award Nominees]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', April 23, 1998.</ref> Material recorded by this lineup from 1997-1998 was released on the album ''Based on True Story'' in 2000 by [[Deep Elm Records]].<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/sevenstoreymountain-based/ Review], ''[[PopMatters]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.adequacy.net/1999/01/seven-storey-mountain-based-on-a-true-story/ Review of ''Based On A True Story''], ''[[Delusions of Adequacy]]'', 2000.</ref>
The band formed in 1994 as a three-piece, featuring singer/guitarist Lance Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label [[Art Monk Construction]], a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. ''Leper Ethics''.<ref name=pnt1>Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1996-02-22/music/seven-storeys-underground/ Seven Storeys Underground]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. February 22, 1996.</ref> The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. Despite all the songs being written by Lammers, Everhart and Lanser continued using the name Seven Storey Mountain for a short time, drafting Aaron Wendt as a singer/bassist, with Everhart switching from bass to guitar.<ref name=pnt2>Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1997-04-24/music/recordings Review: Leper Ethics]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. April 24, 1997.</ref> During that summer Lammers recorded 2 four song EPs on his own, "LLE" and "Conservatory". "LLE" was performed entirely by Lammers and "Conservatory" was recorded with local Phoenix drummer Rob Wheeler. Lammers rejoined his former bandmates later that year at their request and reverted the band back to the original three piece configuration.<ref name=pnt3>Garcia, Gilbert. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1998-04-23/news/music-award-nominees/ Music Award Nominees]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', April 23, 1998.</ref> Material recorded by this lineup from 1997-1998 was released on the album ''Based on True Story'' in 2000 by [[Deep Elm Records]].<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/sevenstoreymountain-based/ Review], ''[[PopMatters]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.adequacy.net/1999/01/seven-storey-mountain-based-on-a-true-story/ Review of ''Based On A True Story''], ''[[Delusions of Adequacy]]'', 2000.</ref>


The original lineup of Seven Storey Mountain disbanded in 1998. Lammers formed a new band, which he abbreviated Seven Storey, in 2001. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released ''Dividing By Zero'' on [[Deep Elm]] in 2002.<ref name=pnt4>Mehr, Bob. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2001-05-31/music/heavy-construction Heavy Construction]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', May 31, 2001.</ref> The band began a national tour with [[Local H]] and [[Injected (band)|Injected]] in November 2001.<ref name=livedaily>[http://www.livedaily.com/news/3846.html Local H hits road to push forthcoming album]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.</ref> Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with [[Brandtson]] and [[Camber (band)|Camber]] in 2003.
The original lineup of Seven Storey Mountain disbanded in 1998. Lammers formed a new band in 2001 which he abbreviated Seven Storey. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released ''Dividing By Zero'' on [[Deep Elm]] in 2002.<ref name=pnt4>Mehr, Bob. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2001-05-31/music/heavy-construction Heavy Construction]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', May 31, 2001.</ref> The band began a national tour with [[Local H]] and [[Injected (band)|Injected]] in November 2001.<ref name=livedaily>[http://www.livedaily.com/news/3846.html Local H hits road to push forthcoming album]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.</ref> Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with [[Brandtson]] and [[Camber (band)|Camber]] in 2003.


Lammers continued working on new material over the next couple of years and re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, ''At the Poles'', released on [[Thick Records]]. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to [[Frodus]] and [[Fugazi]].<ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/793.htm Review of ''At the Poles'']. ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.spacecityrock.com/2007/09/21/seven-storey-mountain-at-the-poles/ Review of ''At The Poles'']. ''Space City Rock'', 2007.</ref> A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.
Lammers continued working on new material over the next couple of years and re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, ''At the Poles'', released on [[Thick Records]]. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to [[Frodus]] and [[Fugazi]].<ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/793.htm Review of ''At the Poles'']. ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.spacecityrock.com/2007/09/21/seven-storey-mountain-at-the-poles/ Review of ''At The Poles'']. ''Space City Rock'', 2007.</ref> A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.

Revision as of 01:08, 20 July 2019

This article is about the rock band. For the book by Thomas Merton, see The Seven Storey Mountain.
Seven Storey Mountain
Also known asSeven Storey
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, United States
GenresPost-hardcore, Indie rock, Alternative rock, Emo
Years active1994–present
LabelsThick Records, Deep Elm, Art Monk Construction
MembersLance Lammers
Past membersRich Van Syckel
Dave King
Chad Kinney
Dave Norwood
Rob Wheeler
Thomas Lanser
Aaron Wendt
Jesse Everhart
Websitesevenstoreymountain.com

Seven Storey Mountain is an American rock group from Phoenix, Arizona. The group's music is heavily influenced by the early Washington, D.C. post-hardcore scene.[1]

The band formed in 1994 as a three-piece, featuring singer/guitarist Lance Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label Art Monk Construction, a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. Leper Ethics.[2] The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. Despite all the songs being written by Lammers, Everhart and Lanser continued using the name Seven Storey Mountain for a short time, drafting Aaron Wendt as a singer/bassist, with Everhart switching from bass to guitar.[3] During that summer Lammers recorded 2 four song EPs on his own, "LLE" and "Conservatory". "LLE" was performed entirely by Lammers and "Conservatory" was recorded with local Phoenix drummer Rob Wheeler. Lammers rejoined his former bandmates later that year at their request and reverted the band back to the original three piece configuration.[4] Material recorded by this lineup from 1997-1998 was released on the album Based on True Story in 2000 by Deep Elm Records.[5][6]

The original lineup of Seven Storey Mountain disbanded in 1998. Lammers formed a new band in 2001 which he abbreviated Seven Storey. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released Dividing By Zero on Deep Elm in 2002.[7] The band began a national tour with Local H and Injected in November 2001.[8] Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with Brandtson and Camber in 2003.

Lammers continued working on new material over the next couple of years and re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, At the Poles, released on Thick Records. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to Frodus and Fugazi.[9][10] A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.

May 2015 saw the release of the 7 song EP "A La Mierda". Like "At The Poles" this album was written, performed and recorded by Lammers, this time at Fidelity Unlimited Recording in Portland, OR.

Discography

Compilations

Members

  • Lance Lammers - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums (1994–1997, 1997–present)[1]
  • Rich Van Syckel - Bass (2005–2007, live only)
  • Dave King - Drums (2005–2007, live only)
  • Dave Norwood - Bass (2001)[1]
  • Chad Kinney - Drums (2001)[1]
  • Rob Wheeler - Drums (1997)
  • Aaron Wendt - Bass (1997–1998, live only)[3]
  • Thomas Lanser - Drums (1994–1997, 1997–1998)[2]
  • Jesse Everhart - Bass (1994–1997, 1997–1998)[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Andy Hinds, Seven Storey Mountain at Allmusic
  2. ^ a b c Dominic, Serene. Seven Storeys Underground. Phoenix New Times. February 22, 1996.
  3. ^ a b Dominic, Serene. Review: Leper Ethics. Phoenix New Times. April 24, 1997.
  4. ^ Garcia, Gilbert. Music Award Nominees. Phoenix New Times, April 23, 1998.
  5. ^ Review, PopMatters
  6. ^ Review of Based On A True Story, Delusions of Adequacy, 2000.
  7. ^ Mehr, Bob. Heavy Construction. Phoenix New Times, May 31, 2001.
  8. ^ Local H hits road to push forthcoming album[permanent dead link‍]. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.
  9. ^ Review of At the Poles. Alternative Press, 2007.
  10. ^ Review of At The Poles. Space City Rock, 2007.
  11. ^ Don't Forget to Breathe at Allmusic
  12. ^ [1]
  13. ^ http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/411vm-issue-24/soundtrack
  14. ^ Emo Diaries Volume 2 at Allmusic
  15. ^ Virtually Alternative VA-95 on Discogs.com.
  16. ^ Rock Sound RSHSPK2H on Discogs.com
  17. ^ [2]
  18. ^ Mehr, Bob. Flashing Red, The Phoenix New Times, Feb. 1, 2001 retrieved 03-18-12
  19. ^ [3]
  20. ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,2526394,00.html
  21. ^ [4]
  22. ^ [5]
  23. ^ [6]
  24. ^ [7]


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