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====== Lifesavers ====== | ====== Lifesavers ====== | ||
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==== Formation: 1980 - 1981 ==== | ==== Formation: 1980 - 1981 ==== | ||
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The Lifesavors were an early Christian pogo punk/new wave band that formed in 1980. According to the liner notes to [[Undercover]]' | The Lifesavors were an early Christian pogo punk/new wave band that formed in 1980. According to the liner notes to [[Undercover]]' | ||
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[[Michael Knott|Knott]] described the band's early sound as " | [[Michael Knott|Knott]] described the band's early sound as " | ||
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==== Transition: 1982 ==== | ==== Transition: 1982 ==== | ||
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At some point in 1982, [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] leaves the band and [[Michael Knott|Knott]] takes over to record the two song //You and Me// single. John and Brandon are not listed on this release. The line-up for the single is just the trio of [[Michael Knott|Knott]], | At some point in 1982, [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] leaves the band and [[Michael Knott|Knott]] takes over to record the two song //You and Me// single. John and Brandon are not listed on this release. The line-up for the single is just the trio of [[Michael Knott|Knott]], | ||
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==== Constant Changes: 1983 ==== | ==== Constant Changes: 1983 ==== | ||
At some point after they recorded the 1982 single, Brian Goins was brought into the band. One live photo with [[Michael Knott|Knott]], | At some point after they recorded the 1982 single, Brian Goins was brought into the band. One live photo with [[Michael Knott|Knott]], | ||
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At some point during the recording, [[Michael Knott|Knott]] says that John Wimber told them that he wanted the band to travel around the United States planting churches. [[Michael Knott|Knott]] didn't feel led to do that, so he left the band and formed [[Idle Lovell]]. Kirk Heiner joined the band after [[Michael Knott|Knott]] left. According to Heiner, at this point they decided to re-record the vocals on //Dream Life//, with Goins singing lead vocals on about five songs and Heiner handling lead vocals on about six. [[Michael Knott|Knott]]' | At some point during the recording, [[Michael Knott|Knott]] says that John Wimber told them that he wanted the band to travel around the United States planting churches. [[Michael Knott|Knott]] didn't feel led to do that, so he left the band and formed [[Idle Lovell]]. Kirk Heiner joined the band after [[Michael Knott|Knott]] left. According to Heiner, at this point they decided to re-record the vocals on //Dream Life//, with Goins singing lead vocals on about five songs and Heiner handling lead vocals on about six. [[Michael Knott|Knott]]' | ||
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Goins was not able to tour for //Dream Life//, so [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] was brought back in for the tour. | Goins was not able to tour for //Dream Life//, so [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] was brought back in for the tour. | ||
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At some point between 1984 and 1986, several changes occurred: [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] left the band (with [[Michael Knott|Knott]] taking over as leader), Wimber also left (to be replaced by Brian Doidge - formerly of [[The Chosen Ones]] - on bass), and the name of the band was changed slightly. In 1986, Lifesavers signed to [[Frontline Records]] and released //Kiss of Life//. The name was not the only thing to change - [[Michael Knott|Knott]] also steered the band in a more alternative direction, drawing comparisons to The Psychedelic Furs. Some sources also claim that [[Michael Knott|Knott]] no longer likes this album, even though some songs do occasionally make it in to his solo live shows from time to time. | At some point between 1984 and 1986, several changes occurred: [[Mark Krishchak|Krishchak]] left the band (with [[Michael Knott|Knott]] taking over as leader), Wimber also left (to be replaced by Brian Doidge - formerly of [[The Chosen Ones]] - on bass), and the name of the band was changed slightly. In 1986, Lifesavers signed to [[Frontline Records]] and released //Kiss of Life//. The name was not the only thing to change - [[Michael Knott|Knott]] also steered the band in a more alternative direction, drawing comparisons to The Psychedelic Furs. Some sources also claim that [[Michael Knott|Knott]] no longer likes this album, even though some songs do occasionally make it in to his solo live shows from time to time. | ||
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==== Side Project: 1987 - 1999 ==== | ==== Side Project: 1987 - 1999 ==== | ||
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The album was recorded and released in 2013. Two mixes were completed of the album. The first one by Masaki Liu was released in cardboard sleeve as the " | The album was recorded and released in 2013. Two mixes were completed of the album. The first one by Masaki Liu was released in cardboard sleeve as the " | ||
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+ | ====== Discography ====== | ||
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+ | == as "The Lifesavors" | ||
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+ | * [1981] 3-14-81 (live demo) (Independent) | ||
+ | * [1981] Us Kids ([[Swing Records]] | ||
+ | * [1982] You and Me (7-inch) ([[Swing]]) | ||
+ | * [1982] Live 1982 (bootleg) | ||
+ | * [1983] Dream Life ([[Refuge Records]]} | ||
+ | * [1983] Unplugged (bootleg) | ||
+ | * [1983] Fourteen (promo 7") ([[Refuge Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1984] The Lost Nashville Demo (demo) | ||
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+ | == as " | ||
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+ | * [1986] Kiss of Life ([[Frontline Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1991] Poplife ([[Blonde Vinyl Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1995] Huntington Beach ([[Brainstorm Artists International]]} | ||
+ | * [2013] Heaven High [kickstarter version] (independent release) | ||
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+ | == Re-Issues == | ||
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+ | * [1990] 3-14-81 (live demo) (new cover) ([[Key Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1990] Us Kids (new cover) ([[Key Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1995] Kiss of Life ([[Alarma Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1999] Poplife (with bonus songs) ([[M8 Records]]) | ||
+ | * [1999] Us Kids (with bonus songs) ([[M8 Records]]) | ||
+ | * [2014] Heaven High [retroarchives edition] ([[Retroactive Records]]) | ||
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