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."
Phenomenon
Threshold Lyrics
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Safe from all the lies
Locked myself away now
Blindfold on my eyes
Lost in your predictions
Fiction from the stars
Bound to be your destiny
You know who you are
Someone stopped the starlight
Loosened up the ties
Now the door is open
Open like my eyes
So if the sky's about to fall
I'll still be up there flying
It's just the fear of what's in store
That ever stops you trying
And if the storm throws you around
It only makes you stronger
But when the stars come crashing down
It's a phenomenon
Scared of all your visions
Scared of all you hear
Thought you'd bring security
But all you brought was fear
Someone stopped the starlight
Brought me back to life
Set me free from your deceit
Threw away the lies
So if the sky's about to fall
I'll still be up there flying
It's just the fear of what's in store
That ever stops you trying
And if the storm throws you around
It only makes you stronger
But when the stars come crashing down
It's a phenomenon
I don't want many things
Just a chance to spread my wings
Don't know what the future brings
But I wanna be there
I don't want many things
Just a chance to spread my wings
Don't know what the future brings
But I want to be there
Someone stopped the starlight
Loosened up the ties
Now the door is open
Open like my eyes
So if the sky's about to fall
I'll still be up there flying
It's just the fear of what's in store
That ever stops you trying
And if the storm throws you around
It only makes you stronger
But when the stars come crashing down
So if the sky's about to fall
I'll still be up there flying
It's just the fear of what's in store
That ever stops you trying
And if the storm throws you around
It only makes you stronger
But when the stars come crashing down
It's a phenomenon
The lyrics of Threshold's song "Phenomenon" capture the feelings of someone who has been hurt and deceived by others. The singer has locked themselves away, blinded themselves to the outside world and lost themselves in the predictions and false realities of others. However, something has happened to set them free: "someone stopped the starlight, loosened up the ties, now the door is open, open like my eyes." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone who has provided the singer with a newfound sense of clarity and hope.
The song also touches on the themes of fear and resilience. The singer acknowledges that fear can be a powerful deterrent to taking risks, but that ultimately it is the only thing that holds us back. They state that if the sky falls, they will still keep flying, and that storms only make us stronger. The lines "But when the stars come crashing down, it's a phenomenon" suggest that even the strongest among us can be affected by something that is truly out of our control.
Overall, "Phenomenon" is a song about overcoming hardship, finding strength in the face of adversity, and being open to the unexpected. It's also about the profound impact that people can have on one another's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Safe from all the hurting
I have secluded myself from anything that could hurt me emotionally or physically.
Safe from all the lies
I am protected from all forms of deception and falsehood.
Locked myself away now
I have deliberately withdrawn myself from the world and isolated myself.
Blindfold on my eyes
I have willingly prevented myself from seeing what is happening around me.
Lost in your predictions
I am bewildered by your prognostications and unable to discern truth from fiction.
Fiction from the stars
I am dubious of cosmic omens and their supposed relevance to my life.
Bound to be your destiny
You believe that my fate is intertwined with yours and that I cannot escape it.
You know who you are
You are certain of your identity and your place in the world.
Someone stopped the starlight
Someone or something has interrupted the divine order or cosmic plan.
Loosened up the ties
They have unfastened the shackles or restraints that were holding me back.
Now the door is open
I am now able to open myself up to new experiences and opportunities.
Open like my eyes
I am now able to see and understand things more clearly than before.
Scared of all your visions
I am afraid of your prophetic or revelatory insights and their implications.
Scared of all you hear
I am afraid of the rumors, gossip, or hearsay that I have been hearing.
Thought you'd bring security
I believed that you would provide me with a sense of safety, stability, or protection.
But all you brought was fear
Instead, you have instilled in me an intense sense of anxiety or dread.
Brought me back to life
You have revived my spirit, reignited my passion, or given me a second chance.
Set me free from your deceit
You have freed me from your lies, deceptions, or manipulations.
Threw away the lies
I have discarded all falsehoods and illusions that were holding me back.
I don't want many things
I am content with my current circumstances and do not have any major aspirations or ambitions.
Just a chance to spread my wings
All I desire is an opportunity to explore new possibilities and test my limits.
Don't know what the future brings
I am uncertain and apprehensive about what lies ahead for me.
But I wanna be there
Despite my reservations, I am eager to face whatever challenges and adventures come my way.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Lansdowne West
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