We all know this story. I think The Beatles codified the trope of a band breaking down during the making of an album but it’s something that’s been repeated over and over again throughout the years. But the interesting thing is I don’t think these bands necessarily know their breaking down in the moment, rather they are more than not just trying to make the best piece of work they can in the moment. Meanwhile we are on the outside feeling the tension, having 20/20 hindsight, and able to see exactly where everything is going. Love During the "Other Side Tour" singer Andy Webber's voice finally failed him, leaving him unable to sing mid-tour. Not daring to break stride the band decided to move Andy back to the drum kit and put Chris Peltz front and center, complimented and sometimes lead by members Alex Gramm and George Packard. The shakeup did little detour the band and by the time they rolled back home they were ready to record another album with Chris in particular energized by his new role as frontman. However the new band dynamics led to some infighting between members and recording sessions were tense. Additionally the band had opted to have a different producer on every track in order to spice up their sound and the extra people in the room just added to the distress.
While the album featured songs from all four members and vocals from Alexander, George, and Chris, it was Chris' voice that was most prominent on the album. The cohesion that had carried the group dynamic previously was crumbling and by the time the tour for the album had started the writing was on the wall, the band was facing the end, maybe for good this time. Chris Peltz – Vocals Alexander Gramm – Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Programming George Packard – Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Programming Andrew Webber – Drums, Keys, Programming
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