Blindside

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blindside is a hardcore band from Stockholm, Sweden. They formed in 1994 as "Underfree" and kept that name for two years before releasing their debut EP in 1996. All members are Christian, and it is evident in their lyrics ("I thought about Your love"; "I caught a glimpse of Your eye"), among countless other examples.

In 1997, Solid State Records got a hold of the EP, and signed blindside to a record deal. The first album, which was self-titled, was released to American audiences. In 1998, Tooth & Nail Records issued a new EP, titled Empty Box.

In 2000, A Thought Crushed My Mind was released. It was their final album for Solid State, after lackluster sales of the two albums. P.O.D. soon started endorsing blindside (actually, they were doing so since 1998) and signed them to Elektra Records under the imprint, 3 Points.

2002 saw the release of blindside's next album, Silence. It generated minor hits in "Sleepwalking", "Pitiful", and "Caught a Glimpse". In 2003 they toured with Hoobastank in support of the album.

Then in 2004, About a Burning Fire was released. It has generated a minor hit in All of Us. In late 2004, it was announced that blindside were leaving Elektra Records per the band's request.

In 2003, the Warner Music Group was sold to private investors, and employees lost jobs as a result. Therefore, the label couldn't support them anymore. Thankfully the Blindside Union and P.O.D. Warriors are doing more than enough to help out. blindside sold out five of the shows they headlined this Summer (2004).

However, the headlining tour was marred by a couple of incidents. First, their tour bus crashed, and was in disrepair, so they were forced to rent a van. Second, their last show in Bartlesville, OK had to be cancelled. They went in to a restaurant after their show in Dallas, TX, and when they came out, they found every thing in their rental van stolen, including their passports and whatever money they had.

Members

  • Christian Lindskog - Vocals
  • Simon Grenehed - Guitar
  • Tomas Naslund - Bass
  • Marcus Dahlstrom - Drums

Discography

  • 1997 - Blindside
  • 2000 - A Thought Crushed My Mind
  • 2003 - Silence
  • 2004 - About a Burning Fire

Billboard chart positions, by song

  • Pitiful, Mainstream rock tracks, peaked at #18
  • Pitiful, Modern rock tracks, peaked at #36
  • Sleepwalking, Mainstream rock tracks, peaked at #31

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2002 saw the release of blindside's next album, Silence. Shooting Straight in the Dark. soon started endorsing blindside (actually, they were doing so since 1998) and signed them to Elektra Records under the imprint, 3 Points. State Of The Heart. P.O.D. Hometown Girl. It was their final album for Solid State, after lackluster sales of the two albums. "Late For Your Life".

In 2000, A Thought Crushed My Mind was released. "The Long Way Home". In 1998, Tooth & Nail Records issued a new EP, titled Empty Box. "Almost Home". The first album, which was self-titled, was released to American audiences. "Stones In The Road". In 1997, Solid State Records got a hold of the EP, and signed blindside to a record deal. "10,000 Miles".

All members are Christian, and it is evident in their lyrics ("I thought about Your love"; "I caught a glimpse of Your eye"), among countless other examples. "Shut Up And Kiss Me" — Grammy winner 1995. They formed in 1994 as "Underfree" and kept that name for two years before releasing their debut EP in 1996. "Stones In The Road" (by Joan Baez). blindside is a hardcore band from Stockholm, Sweden. "I Take My Chances". Sleepwalking, Mainstream rock tracks, peaked at #31. "Walking Through The Fire".

Pitiful, Modern rock tracks, peaked at #36. "I Am A Town". Pitiful, Mainstream rock tracks, peaked at #18. "Only A Dream". 2004 - About a Burning Fire. "Passionate Kisses" — Grammy winner 1994. 2003 - Silence. "Not Too Much To Ask".

2000 - A Thought Crushed My Mind. "The Bug". 1997 - Blindside. "I Feel Lucky" — Grammy winner 1993. Marcus Dahlstrom - Drums. "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" — Grammy nominee. Tomas Naslund - Bass. "The Hard Way".

Simon Grenehed - Guitar. "What You Didn't Say". Christian Lindskog - Vocals. "Halley Came To Jackson". "Down At The Twist And Shout" — Grammy winner 1992. "Quittin' Time".

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