Their self-titled debut album was released on Five Minute Walk Records in June of 2000. It was fairly successful – their biggest hit from that album, arguably, was a song called “Our Finest Hour.” Also noteworthy on it was their cover of Bon Jovi's “Living on a Prayer.” The inside cover features a photograph of the band wearing mirror sunglasses and jeans with holes in them.
Philmore could be somewhat described as punk. In live performance they appeared entirely to be a punk rock band. Their music indicates that they were heavily influenced by MXPX. The band's music also had an '80s edge of both pop and glam metal. Their reputation as a punk band was further reinforced by the fact that they were performing music that was not well accepted in their time. Justin’s vocals were unusually high for a male, causing comparisons to be drawn between him and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Philmore did extensive touring in the United States after the release of their first album. They toured with Relient K, Bleach, Holland in the Back to the Few Tour and Watashi Wa, among numerous other bands. At times they played to sold-out crowds of hundreds of people, but they refused to cancel a show: they once played for a total of five fans, all of whom they took out for dinner before the show.
In July of 2002, their second album, The Bare Truth About Philmore, was released. It was considerably more “mellow” than their first. Many fans expected it to be equally hard-hitting, but as a consequence were disappointed. At the same time, there was nothing explicitly Christian about the record, unlike the first, and so many stricter “Christian music only” fans stopped listening to Philmore at that point. After that, they kept touring, but their fame began to fade. Brett "BDB" left the band in 2001 and is currently a realtor in Iowa. Brett was later replaced by a drummer named Sean Donnelly in 2003. The band made a third CD in April 2005 called Demolition, some of which can still be heard at Pure Volume. After Sean left the band in August of 2005, there have been no updates at the band's website.
Contact through the bands webpage has given some users the personal reply of "We are still a band, we are just not doing anything at the moment."
Our Finest Hour
Philmore Lyrics
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The end of endings has started
The battle lines have been drawn
And as the smoke clears we will be the ones marching on
The gates of hell have been shaken
Terror fills their eyes
As we attack we lift our voices in the battle cry
We will fight, we will be strong
Together we're marching on
United, we move as one
Our finest hour has just begun
The host of darkness before us
Their shallow eyes filled with pain
There's no escaping all the angels with their eternal chains
Our final surging battallion
The massive gates crumble in
Our shouts of victory meet the strains of tortured screams from within
The song "Our Finest Hour" by Philmore portrays the idea of the end of endings. The lines have been drawn, and the battle has begun. The lyrics suggest that after the smoke clears, the ones marching on will be the stronger ones. The gates of hell have been shaken, and the enemy trembles in fear as they watch their impending defeat. In the midst of the battle, the soldiers shout their battle cry, an act of pure courage and bravery.
The lyrics speak of marching on, being united, fighting, and being strong together. This partnership and unity will help them achieve victory over darkness. The idea that their "finest hour" has just begun suggests that the battle is a defining moment in their lives, where they can prove their courage, strength, and perseverance.
The song's powerful imagery speaks of how the angels will not be deterred by the enemy's cries of pain, and how they will emerge victorious after overcoming all the obstacles. The song is a powerful reminder to face adversity with courage and to fight for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The end of endings has started
The beginning of a new chapter has begun
The battle lines have been drawn
Both sides are ready for combat
And as the smoke clears we will be the ones marching on
After the chaos is over we will continue to persevere
The gates of Hell have been shaken
Our presence has disturbed the powers of evil
Terror fills their eyes
The opposing forces are afraid of us
As we attack we lift our voices in the battle cry
We shout our message as we engage in combat
We will fight, we will be strong
We will stand our ground with bravery and determination
Together we're marching on
We are united in our mission
United, we move as one
Our common goal unites us and we act as a cohesive unit
Our finest hour has just begun
This is our greatest moment, our pinnacle of achievement
The host of darkness before us
The opposing forces of evil
Their shallow eyes filled with pain
They are suffering and their weakness is apparent
There's no escaping all the angels with their eternal chains
Their fate is inevitable and they cannot escape their punishment
Our final surging battalion
Our last push towards victory
The massive gates crumble in
We have successfully overpowered the opposing forces
Our shouts of victory meet the strains of tortured screams from within
Our celebration is met with the cries of pain from the defeated enemy
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@M82Nick
I used to love this song as a Christian teen growing up
@bethanyrose3869
Same I went to a couple christian rock festival tours they played at. I wore out my philmore shirt i got at a concert when i was 18. It was one of my favorite shirts. I still remember the lyrics to this song.
@ataramoon8370
Lost this cd to a house fire. So glad it’s here! 🎉❤❤❤
@Guessnought
after all these years since hearing this on a sample cd. ive finally found it again.
@Neil072
#metoo hahaha
@thechavezbros7925
Same I couldn’t find my original Fd and finally hearing them today. I remember first time I heard these guys in concord ca right before FIF came on stage.
@MCR123321
Same. 😁
@cruelheart3015
do you remember the name of that sample cd? I"ve been looking for this for years
@gregmartin946
Self-titled album by philmore brings back so many good memories. 👍
@jacobfolk7178
I Love the Guitar work on this track!