1993–1999
The band's debut album, Wounded Land, was released in 1993, taking its name and some thematic elements from Stephen R. Donaldson's novel of the same name. Wilson was unavailable to join the band for the follow-up tour, and so Glynn Morgan was recruited to replace him. He sang on the band's 1994 second recording, Psychedelicatessen, which spawned a music video for the song "Innocent," the band's first. The following year, Morgan and the band toured Europe and recorded some of their performances for the short live album, Livedelica.
Threshold took a break before their next effort, during which time Morgan and then-drummer Jay Micciche left to form Mindfeed. Rather than finding an unknown singer to replace him, the band turned again to Damian Wilson, and together they recorded 1997's Extinct Instinct. They followed this with another tour of Europe, this time supported by Enchant. Additionally, Johanne James, the band's current drummer, played with them for the first time during this tour. Wilson was unavailable for their next album, so former Sargant Fury vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott, joined to record Clone and would remain with them until 2007.
2000–2005
In 2001, Threshold released Hypothetical, which saw Johanne James firmly cemented as the band's permanent drummer. Another lineup change occurred in 2003, when bassist Jon Jeary left and was replaced by Steve Anderson. Around this time the band also re-released their first three studio albums in Special Editions, with bonus tracks, a remastered sound, expanded liner notes and, in the case of Wounded Land and Psychedelicatessen, special CD-ROM content. Their newer albums, starting with Hypothetical, were released in Limited Editions, with similar bonus content. The albums Critical Mass (2002) and Subsurface (2004) followed, interspersed by the double live album and DVD Critical Energy.
2006–2011
Threshold left their longtime label, InsideOut Music, in 2006 to join Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Nick Midson left the band in early 2007 for unknown reasons. The band released Dead Reckoning which spawned a music video for an edit of the song "Pilot in the Sky of Dreams". The song also appeared on the 2008 movie soundtrack In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. This marks the first occasion of a song by the band appearing in a motion picture. In July 2007 vocalist Mac left the band and original singer Damian Wilson returned as Threshold's frontman for the first time in nearly a decade for the band's tour dates which extended into 2009. Pete Morten replaced Midson as guitarist for the tour and later albums. InsideOut Music released the first official Threshold compilation in November 2007. The album The Ravages of Time is a two-disc set covering all of the band's official albums from Wounded Land to Dead Reckoning. In 2009 the band released a limited edition eight-disc singles box set, including previously unreleased b-sides and brand new re-recordings of old demo songs released in other forms before, including Smile at the Moon, (which was debuted live on the 2009 Essence of Progression Tour), Shifting Sands, Half Way Home and Fist of Tongues. On 3 August 2011, former vocalist Andrew McDermott died of kidney failure.
2012–2017
On 24 August 2012, Nuclear Blast announced the release of March of Progress. It was the first album to feature Damian Wilson on vocals since 1997. The album was followed on 19 September 2014 by the band's tenth studio album For the Journey. The following year the band released the double live album "European Journey" recorded during their November 2014 tour. In February 2017, Pete Morten left Threshold to focus on his own projects, and the following month Threshold announced that they had parted ways with Damian Wilson.
2017–present
Glynn Morgan, the band's former vocalist from 1994 to 1996 replaced Damian Wilson for the album Legends of the Shires released in September 2017. The album entered the top 20 of the national album charts in Germany and Switzerland and spawned a music video for the song "Small Dark Lines". The following year the band released the live album "Two-Zero-One-Seven" recorded during their 2017 European tour. In July 2021 Threshold announced that they were back in the studio recording their twelfth studio album, teasing that "if Legends of the Shires had a slightly darker, moodier older brother then this would be it". In July 2022, the band announced their 12th album would be titled Dividing Lines, and it was released on 18 November 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threshold_(band)
Studio albums
Wounded Land (1993)
Psychedelicatessen (1994)
Extinct Instinct (1997)
Clone (1998)
Hypothetical (2001)
Critical Mass (2002)
Subsurface (2004)
Dead Reckoning (2007)
March of Progress (2012)
For the Journey (2014)
Legends of the Shires (2017)
Dividing Lines (2022)
In the past there have been other bands who used the name Threshold:
1. An R&B band. Fronted by singer Angela Carole Brown, and led by composer/guitarist Linda Taylor, Threshold includes drummer Laval Belle (Earth, Wind & Fire), bassist Del Atkins (Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige), organist Mikal Majeed (Rick Zunigar), keyboardist Ed Roth (Coolio, The Brothers Johnson), and singers Catte Adams (Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole) and Janelle Sadler (Natalie Cole, Ozzy Osbourne).
2. Finnish progressive rock band/project Threshold released their lone album "Paradise Now" in 1981. The band was a brainchild of (Pelle Miljoona's bassist) Ari Taskinen who wrote all the songs and plays keyboards and 12-string guitar here. Others participating were Vando Suvanto, Esa Kotilainen, Yari, Rubberduck Jones, Stefan Jones, Pia Noponen and Jone Takamäki.
3. A Progressive Thrash Metal band from France. The band formed in 1988 and released an album in 1991 entitled: "Within the Expanse". Band members include: Stein Guitton - Guitar, Tristan Leroy - Guitar, François Morgues - Bass, and Regis Lebrun - Drums.
4. An Atlanta-based religious punk band from the 80s. Threshold is an obscure band who appears on "The View: An Atlanta Compilation 1984-1990."
New Beginning
Threshold Lyrics
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in a starlit avenue the consciousness is gathering
take all the things you thought you knew and discard the truth you're peddling
come with us to a higher plane or you can eat the dirt you're buried in
what if the wind changes what if there's ice ages?
here's all that you have to do take part in the new beginning
there's enough for everyone in the automated technospheres
if you still can't find the sun it's 'cuz you're trapped in a self made veil of tears
what if the sea changes and valleys become mountain ranges
here's all that you have to do take part in the new beginning
what more have you left to lose do nothing it's your decision
why are you so scared of things you can't change?
why are you so frightened of things with no name?
if a man remains at the mercy of moods of hope and fear
aroused by the outer world he loses his consistency of character
such inconsistencies invariably lead to distressing experiences
such humiliations often come from an unexpected quarter
what if a deadly virus kills all the tea in china?
here's all that you have to do take part in the new beginning
what more have you left to lose do nothing it's your decision
here's all that you have to do let go of your old religions
what more have you got to lose? do nothing its your decision
In the song "New Beginning," Threshold encourages listeners to discard their preconceived notions and embrace change. The lyrics suggest that humanity has reached a turning point and must choose either to elevate their consciousness or remain mired in their current state. The use of phrases such as "higher plane" and "automated technospheres" hints at a futuristic setting where humanity has access to advanced technology and knowledge. However, the song warns that remaining stagnant in old habits and beliefs will lead to one's downfall.
The concept of embracing change is further exemplified in the lyrics "what if the wind changes" and "what if there's ice ages?" The uncertainty of the future is acknowledged, but instead of fearing it, the song encourages listeners to embrace the challenge and take an active role in creating a new era. The lines "if you still can't find the sun it's 'cuz you're trapped in a self-made veil of tears" suggest that the inability to see hope is self-imposed and can be overcome with a willingness to change.
The song's overall message is one of hope and empowerment in the face of uncertainty. The repeated refrain of "here's all that you have to do" suggests that the choice to embrace the new beginning is within each individual's control. The song concludes with a call to let go of old religions and embrace the new, hinting at a need for a new way of thinking in order to progress to a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
in a starlit avenue the consciousness is gathering
The world is coming together, and people are becoming more aware.
take all the things you thought you knew and discard the truth you're peddling
Get rid of your misconceptions and admit that you were not correct in your previous beliefs.
come with us to a higher plane or you can eat the dirt you're buried in
Elevate your way of thinking or suffer the consequences of your own ignorance.
what if the wind changes what if there's ice ages?
The world is unpredictable, and we need to be prepared for anything.
here's all that you have to do take part in the new beginning
Join the movement towards a better world.
what more have you left to lose do nothing it's your decision
You have nothing to lose if you do your part, but it's ultimately up to you to take action or not.
there's enough for everyone in the automated technospheres
Advanced technology can provide enough resources for everyone on the planet.
if you still can't find the sun it's 'cuz you're trapped in a self made veil of tears
If you can't find happiness, it's because you're holding onto sadness and negativity.
what if the sea changes and valleys become mountain ranges
The world is constantly changing, and we need to adapt to new conditions.
why are you so scared of things you can't change?
There's no point in being afraid of things that are outside of our control.
why are you so frightened of things with no name?
Some things may be unknown, but that doesn't mean we should be afraid of them.
if a man remains at the mercy of moods of hope and fear
If we let our emotions control us, we will be at the mercy of our own feelings.
aroused by the outer world he loses his consistency of character
If we let external factors dictate our emotions, our sense of self will become unstable.
such inconsistencies invariably lead to distressing experiences
When we lack consistency, we will suffer the negative consequences of our actions.
such humiliations often come from an unexpected quarter
These negative consequences may come from unexpected sources.
what if a deadly virus kills all the tea in china?
The world is unpredictable, and we need to prepare for the worst-case scenarios.
let go of your old religions
Abandon outdated beliefs and embrace a new era of thinking.
what more have you got to lose? do nothing its your decision
You have nothing more to lose, but doing nothing is still an option.
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.