The Insyderz began as a project of Joe Yerke and Nate Sjogren, who led worship at their church at the time. The band found their break at the 1996 Cornerstone Festival. They began playing on their campsite, and wound up garnering the attention of Michael Sean Black and Gene Eugene, who signed them to his label Brainstorm Artists International. While that label folded soon after, the bands first album, Motor City Ska (1997), effectively established their presence in the Christian music marketplace and garnered the attention of Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment.
Their subsequent release, Skalleluia, was probably their most widely known and successful album. The album, which was devoted to ska-based praise and worship, included an all-star lineup of Gene Eugene, Terry Scott Taylor, and Steve Taylor. Despite the backing of well-known artists the album faced criticism from the outset. Praise and worship music, heralded by artists such as Hillsong, Rich Mullins, and Matt Redman, was experiencing substantial growth as a genre at the time, and some accused the band of "jumping on the bandwagon". Skalleluia was extremely well received; Beyond charting on Billboard's "Hot 200", "Heatseekers", and "Top Contemporary Christian" charts, their rendition of Rich Mullins' song "Awesome God" won the band a Dove Award for "Hard Music Recorded Song Of The Year" in 1999. Part of the reason for its success was that most of the songs on the album were fairly recently written, and were widely known as contemporory worship songs. Covers included Twila Paris's "We will Glorfiy" and Keith Green's "Oh, Lord, You're Beautiful". Their manner of playing worship songs is still relatively unique.
While Skalleluia was an unexpected hit for the band, the sound of the band was significantly different than they had displayed on their first album. For their next album, Fight of My Life, the band returned to their previous sound. The band also made a point of returning to their ministry roots by turning down several major record deals and choosing to tour in secular clubs with ska bands such as The Skeletones and Jeffries Fan Club.
It was widely rumored for awhile that the Insyderz, who apparently recorded their first album in a garage (sounded like it, but not true), had in fact broken up. The truth be known they were sick of record label politics and decided to go "underground" until things got sorted out. Their webpage, rarely updated, had few changes for several years after the release of Skalleluia Too! in 1999. In 2001 a compilation CD entitled The Greatest & The Rarest (or alternately Tails of a Comet) was released. Many of the members of the band married including Nate Sjogren (drums), Bram Roberts (Trumpet), Beau McCarthy (Bass), Kyle Wasil (Guitar), and Joe Yerke whose gravelly vocals mark the band. The band decided to spend more time working and ministering in other locations, and other projects.
Most of their fan base dissolved during this absence, yet in 2003 they re-activated, appearing at Cornerstone, and releasing an album entitled Soundtrack to a Revolution. This album received little hype but is considered by most to be the best to date. After the release the Insyderz went through another lineup change adding Royce Nunley (Suicide Machines) and Dan Powers (Blueprint 76) on bass.
In the first half of 2005, the band announced on their website that they would be playing their last three shows in August and September of that year, which lead to confusion on whether they were the band's last three shows or the tour's last three. Later, in August of the same year, the site was updated to announce that the band would be breaking up after their final show on September 24, 2005, as a part of the I'll Fight Fest presented by The Salvation Army.
They later reformed in 2009 for a European tour with Good Weather Forecast.
In 2012, The Insyderz launched a kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, The Sinner's Songbook, and succeeded in raising the funds to do so, and was released on September 3, 2012 independently at http://theinsyderz.bandcamp.com
Discography:
1996: Rockin' the Hubcat (7")
1997: Motor City Ska
1998: Skalleluia!
1998: Paradise CD Single
1998: Fight of My Life
1999: Skalleluia Too!
2001: The Greatest & The Rarest
2003: Soundtrack to a Revolution
2012: The Sinner's Songbook
Current Members:
Joe Yerke - vocals
Nate Sjogren - drums
John Miller - bass
Matt Darcie - Guitar
Alan Brown - cornet
Tim Reynolds - trombone
Past Members:
Beau McCarthy - bass guitar
Bram Roberts - trumpet
Pedro Zapata Hernandez - trombone
Michael Lloyd - guitar
Kyle Wasil - guitar (until 2000)
Sang Kim - trombone (until 2004)
Mike Rowland - trombone (until 1998)
Todd Miesch - drums (until 1997)
You Are My All In All
The Insyderz Lyrics
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You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
I'm seeking You like a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all
Jesus, Lamb of God
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
Taking my cross my sin my shame
Raising again I praise Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I run dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I run dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name, lets go
Jesus, Lamb of God
Holy is Your name
This song, "You Are My All in All," by The Insyderz is a beautiful declaration of faith and devotion to God. It speaks about God's strength in times of weakness and the preciousness of His presence. The lyrics express the idea that the singer can do nothing without God, and that God is the only one who can fill them up when they are empty.
The first stanza speaks of God's strength during times of weakness. The singer acknowledges that they cannot do anything in their own power, but only through the strength of God. The second line, "You are the treasure that I seek," shows that the singer does not place their value in earthly things but in God alone. The chorus repeats the phrase, "You are my all in all," emphasizing again the singer's devotion to God.
In the second stanza, the singer speaks of their quest for God, calling Him a precious jewel. They claim that giving up on seeking God would be foolish since He is everything to them. The bridge of the song speaks of the redemption and salvation God brings through the sacrifice of His son. The final stanza returns to the themes of the first, showing God's continuous provision and sustenance.
Overall, "You Are My All in All" is a beautiful and simple expression of faith and devotion to God. It speaks to the heart of the Christian faith by showing the importance of God's strength, love, and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my strength when I am weak
In moments of vulnerability, I rely on you to carry me through. I find strength in your presence and your love for me sustains me.
You are the treasure that I seek
My heart is devoted to you, and I value your love and grace above all else. You are the greatest reward I could ever hope to find.
You are my all in all
You are everything to me. My life revolves around you and I find purpose and fulfillment in serving and worshiping you.
I'm seeking You like a precious jewel
I long for a deeper relationship with you, and I treasure the time I get to spend in your presence. Just as one values a rare gem, I cherish the moments I get to spend with you.
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
Without you, my life would be incomplete and meaningless. To turn away from you would be the greatest mistake I could ever make.
Jesus, Lamb of God
You came to sacrifice yourself for me, even though I am undeserving. Your selflessness and love are a testament to your greatness.
Holy is Your name
Your name is sacred, and I hold it in high esteem. You are righteous and worthy of all praise and worship.
Taking my cross my sin my shame
You took on my burdens and suffered on my behalf. You carried my sins and the shame that comes with them, so that I could be free.
Raising again I praise Your name
Through your resurrection, you conquered death and gave me hope. I am grateful for your sacrifice and I praise you for your victory over sin and death.
When I fall down You pick me up
In moments of weakness or failure, you are always there to lift me up and help me get back on my feet. Your grace and mercy are never-ending.
When I run dry You fill my cup
When I feel depleted or empty, you renew my strength and fill me with your love and joy. You provide for all my needs and sustain me in every way.
Jesus, Lamb of God
You are the sacrificial lamb who came to save me from my sins. Your love for me is unmatched.
Holy is Your name, lets go
Your name is holy and deserving of all praise and worship. I will continue to exalt you and give you the glory you deserve.
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31smoky
how could anybody dislike this song??? this version is so awesome!!! Man I miss all the ska bands from the late 90s, amazing times!
thistlefluff
i remember when our pastor would fill our requests of "doin it insyderz style" at church back in the day. theyd be playing a song in traditional way, one of the teens would go to the pastor and whisper "can we have insyderz style?" and he'd motion the band, and here in the corner in the front, our groups of teens would go nuts. good times, and what an awesom echurch leader to do stuff like that for our offbeat mix of kids.
Ls Lx
shymama8 sounds tremendous
Ls Lx
I super likes. I feel its lyrics are more then tremendous. Thanks endlessly to none other then Christ Jesus
Kevin Swift
don't forget the band i mean they're the ones who arranged and performed it
Mike
yah i havent heard this in ages but reminds me of time when i was in youth group in my teens one of our leaders brother was a member of this band those were some of my best memories growing up
tulleybeard
I have never heard this before. I love it.
james turnbill
This is my favorite version of this song/ thanks for posting
Super SajayinLegendario
Great song i listen Insyderz since 7 years old.
SkaMusicman777
that sounds awesome