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."
Oceanbound
Threshold Lyrics
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All I find are steeper ones ahead
Every time I walk along the highway
All you do is push me to the edge
I'm not afraid
Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head
Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared
The higher up you build your walls around me
The higher I discover how to fly
I'm not afraid
Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head
Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared
I know the truth of my conscience and I know the lies of my sign
I know how it feels to be wanting and I know of the fullness of time
I feel a storm across my face as night is falling
And I can't see to carry on
I know the emptiness of space can hear me calling
But I don't know what lies beyond
I dream of a world without shadows and I dream of a day without pain
I long for perpetual motion and I dream of living again
Every time I try to climb the mountain
Nothing in the world can pull me down
I'm not afraid
Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head
Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared
"Oceanbound" by Threshold is a powerful song about perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. The lyrics start with the singer talking about how every time they try to accomplish something, they find even bigger challenges in front of them. Despite this, they are not afraid and are willing to take on the challenge of the unknown. The lyrics "Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head" and "Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared" convey a sense of courage and determination in the face of uncertainty.
As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about the walls that others build around the singer, which only makes them stronger and more resilient. The lyrics also explore the theme of hope, with lines like "I dream of a world without shadows and I dream of a day without pain" and "I long for perpetual motion and I dream of living again." The singer is not afraid of the storm and the unknown, and is willing to face it head on.
Overall, "Oceanbound" is a beautifully crafted song with a powerful message about perseverance and hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I try to climb a mountain
Whenever I attempt to overcome a challenge
All I find are steeper ones ahead
I am met with even greater obstacles
Every time I walk along the highway
Whenever I pursue a certain path
All you do is push me to the edge
The circumstances become more difficult
I'm not afraid
But I am not fearful
Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head
I am willing to face whatever challenge or depth, no matter how daunting
Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared
I am devoted to my goal and not deterred by the possibility of failure
The higher up you build your walls around me
The more you try to restrict me
The higher I discover how to fly
The more I learn to transcend those restrictions
I know the truth of my conscience and I know the lies of my sign
I am aware of my personal truths and falsehoods
I know how it feels to be wanting and I know of the fullness of time
I am familiar with both the feeling of lacking and the concept of patience
I feel a storm across my face as night is falling
I am facing a difficult situation
And I can't see to carry on
It is hard to continue through the situation
I know the emptiness of space can hear me calling
I recognize the vast nothingness of the universe
But I don't know what lies beyond
I am unsure what the future holds
I dream of a world without shadows and I dream of a day without pain
I have hope for a brighter future
I long for perpetual motion and I dream of living again
I desire to experience life to the fullest
Nothing in the world can pull me down
I cannot be held back by external forces
Let the sky become an ocean pull me in above my head
I welcome any challenges that come my way
Won't deny my one devotion lose or win cos I'm not scared
I am determined to achieve my goal, regardless of the outcome
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON JEARY, KARL GROOM, NICK MIDSON, RICHARD LANSDOWNE WEST
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