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."
Slipstream
Threshold Lyrics
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Life support is down and your systems low
Are you cruising on your secondary cells
Waiting for the bell (oh do you really think so)
Flat line you're illusory mind
Dreams are for the bold and you're not that kind
Disappointment has a house on that road
You're safe and warm inside
Your chances pass you by
The question fills your mind
Are you caught in a slipstream
Are you lost in the fog
Can you see through the windscreen
Are you sure it's safe to follow somebody's taillight
Are you already lost
When you get to the daylight
When you recognise the world you walked across
Are you listening with your head in the sand
Drown the words you don't want to understand
'Til the song stops, is it safe to come out
Nobody's about (oh do you really think so)
Too late now there's nowhere to go,
Life support is down and your systems low
And your fuel light said you'll never get home
Now you're all alone (oh do you really think so)
You're scared to stay inside
Your chances pass you by
The question fills your mind
Are you caught in a slipstream
Are you lost in the fog
Can you see through the windscreen?
Are you sure it?s safe to follow somebody's taillight
Are you already lost when you get to the daylight
When you recognise the world you walked across
Penny for the dreams you thought you'd lost
Penny for the dreams you thought you'd see
Penny for the price you thought it cost
Penny for the one you thought you'd be
Pity for the times you kept it all
Pity for the wealth you thought you'd get
Pity for the day your empire falls
Pity for the day your life got caught
Are you caught in a slipstream
Are you lost in the fog
Can you see through the windscreen
Are you sure it's safe to follow somebody's taillight
Are you already lost
When you get to the daylight
When you recognise the world you walked across
Are you caught in a slipstream
Are you lost in the fog
Can you see through the windscreen
Are you sure it's safe to follow somebody's taillight
Are you already lost
When you get to the daylight
When you recognise the world you walked across
The opening lines of "Slipstream" by Threshold raises questions about life and death, specifically if the person is drifting towards the end. The lyrics mention "life support is down and your systems low," which are usually signs of impending death. The next stanza talks about boldness and disappointment, perhaps indicating that the person has failed in their life goals or aspirations. The line, "best to stay at home," reflects a sense of resignation, and it could be an indirect reference to the finality of their plight.
The chorus asks several thought-provoking questions, "Are you caught in a slipstream? Are you lost in the fog? Can you see through the windscreen? Are you sure it's safe to follow somebody's taillight?" These lines suggest a sense of confusion that is metaphorically depicted as a struggle to find one's path in life. The shift in mood in the final stanza is quite significant. The line "Penny for the dreams you thought you'd lost" indicates that the person longs for a chance at redemption. The song ends on a bleak note, with the singer warning that it might be too late for the person to change their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you drifting, is there nowhere to go
Do you feel aimless and without direction, with no clear path forward?
Life support is down and your systems low
Your mental and emotional state is deteriorating and you are struggling to cope.
Are you cruising on your secondary cells
Are you relying on temporary fixes and short-term solutions?
Waiting for the bell (oh do you really think so)
Are you waiting for someone or something to save you, even though it may not be realistic?
Flat line you're illusory mind
Your mind is trapped in a negative and unrealistic pattern of thought.
Dreams are for the bold and you're not that kind
You lack the courage and conviction to pursue your goals and aspirations.
Disappointment has a house on that road
The path you are on is likely to lead to disappointment and unfulfilled expectations.
Best to stay at home (oh do you really think so)
Staying in your comfort zone may seem appealing, but it won't necessarily lead to growth and progress.
You're safe and warm inside
You feel comfortable and secure in your current situation, but it may not be beneficial in the long run.
Your chances pass you by
Opportunities to grow and improve are missed due to fear or complacency.
The question fills your mind
You are constantly questioning and doubting yourself, leading to anxiety and insecurity.
Are you caught in a slipstream
Are you being dragged along by outside forces or following someone else's path?
Are you lost in the fog
Are you uncertain and unclear about your current situation and where you are headed?
Can you see through the windscreen
Can you see clearly and make decisions based on your own vision, rather than relying on others?
Are you sure it's safe to follow somebody's taillight
Is it wise to blindly follow someone else's lead, without considering your own goals and values?
Are you already lost
Do you feel like you have already veered off course and don't know how to get back on track?
When you get to the daylight
When you finally emerge from your current situation and gain clarity?
When you recognise the world you walked across
When you look back at your past and realize how far you have come and how much you have grown.
Penny for the dreams you thought you'd lost
Reflecting on the dreams and aspirations that you may have given up on, and wondering if they can still be achieved.
Penny for the dreams you thought you'd see
Regretting the missed opportunities and experiences that you may have let slip away.
Penny for the price you thought it cost
Reevaluating the sacrifices and investments you have made, and questioning if they were worth it.
Penny for the one you thought you'd be
Contemplating the person you thought you would become, and whether you have lived up to those expectations.
Pity for the times you kept it all
Feeling sympathy for the times you bottled up your emotions and kept them hidden, instead of dealing with them openly.
Pity for the wealth you thought you'd get
Feeling regret for the financial gains and success that you may have missed out on, or that didn't materialize as you hoped.
Pity for the day your empire falls
Anticipating a time when your success and achievements may come crashing down, and the pain and disappointment that may come with it.
Pity for the day your life got caught
Feeling regret for the moment when you got stuck or trapped in an unfulfilling situation, and wondering how to break free.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KARL GROOM, RICHARD WEST
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