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Lye by Mistake was an American experimental metal band from St. Louis, Missouri,[1] that formed in 2004. They released their most recent album, Fea Jur, on October 13, 2009.[2] They blend many genres into their music, including progressive rock, jazz fusion, and mathcore.[3] After seven years as a musical project, the members went their separate ways in 2011. By late 2012, the band's dissolution was confirmed by both former vocalist Tony Saputo and former drummer Drew Button, although no official breakup announcement was ever made.
Lye by Mistake | |
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| Origin | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Mathcore, progressive metal, jazz fusion |
| Years active | 2004–2011 |
| Labels | Black Market Activities |
| Members | Ben Whailin Drew Button Bob-e Rite Johnnie Truesdale |
| Past members | Tony Saputo |
History
editAfter they formed, they self-produced and released a five-track EP, "The Fabulous", in 2004.
In May 2006, they released their debut album "Arrangements For Fulminating Vective" on Lambgoat Records. The album was mixed by Eric Rachel and mastered by Alan Douches.
In June 2008, vocalist Tony Saputo left the band. The band intended to find another vocalist but decided to continue for their second album as an instrumental band. In October 2009, "Fea Jur" was released as their sophomore effort on the record label Black Market Activities.
The band's name comes from Edward Gorey's book of the illustrated alphabet, in which J is for James who took lye by mistake.[4]
Members
editFormer members
edit- Tony Saputo – vocals
- Michael Krueger – drums
- Michael Nelson – bass
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Arrangements for Fulminating Vective (Lambgoat Records, 2006)
- Fea Jur (Black Market Activities, 2009)
EPs
edit- The Fabulous (Independent, 2004)
References
edit- ^ "Biography". ProgArchives.
- ^ "Lye By Mistake: Fea Jur < PopMatters". June 5, 2011. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ Ayers, Chris (September 1, 2006). "Lye By Mistake - Arrangements for Fulminating Vective". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ "THE ALPHABET SONG THE GASHLYCRUMB TINIES lyrics JESUS IN A SIDECAR". October 8, 2010. Archived from the original on October 8, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2015.