Discog. Discourse Underoath (with Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)
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Aug 22, 2024 Garrett Russell, the vocalist and lyricist of Silent Planet, dives deep into Underoath's discography. He shares his personal journey discovering the band and candidly discusses the creative freedom behind Silent Planet's new album, SUPERBLOOM. The conversation heats up as they rank and debate each Underoath album, highlighting their evolution from post-hardcore roots to modern metalcore. Listeners can expect insights into standout tracks and the lasting impact of these influential albums!
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Band Origin And Early Humor
- Garrett Russell describes Silent Planet as an "Underoath cover band" joke and how he plays guitar poorly while touring with his friends.
- He says the band has existed ~15 years, put out five albums, and values the community of listeners they built.
Financial Pressure Spurs Creative Risk
- Garrett says being "on the bubble" financially forces a band to keep evolving to survive.
- He argues bands with huge success can repeat formulas, while smaller bands must take creative risks to grow.
Adopt A Nothing-To-Lose Mindset
- Garrett recommends approaching music with a "nothing to lose" mentality to experiment and push boundaries.
- He says that freedom led Silent Planet to take bold steps on SUPERBLOOM without worrying about repeating past formulas.
