Justin Beck

LIVE REVIEW: POISON THE WELL/ GLASSJAW/ BETTER LOVERS at Hollywood Palladium- 04.04.25

Every so often, a band will release an album that changes everything for the band and genre. 25 years ago, Poison The Well released their debut full length, The Opposite Of December and it set forth a path that would go on to help pioneer a genre and inspire a new bunch of bands. Their distinctive “metalcore” sound has become often imitated but, there’s nothing like hearing the real thing! Joining Poison The Well on this celebratory tour are 2 of my favorites new and old in Better Lovers and Glassjaw as well as Teenage Wrist. When this show pulled into the Hollywood Palladium on a beautiful Friday night, the wake of destruction that was upon all those in attendance would not be for the faint of heart. This show was designed to go off the instant it starts and oh boy did it! NOTE- Continued on next page (look below).

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Secret Songs: Glassjaw- Losten

Glassjaw’s debut album, Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence, is one of the most influential post hardcore albums. I remember when it came out while I was in high school and it definitely had a huge impact on a lot of bands. Recently I had a Glassjaw song stuck in my head and it got me to go back and listen to them. While going back to Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence, I remembered that there was a hidden track called “Losten” which can be found after “Motel Of The White Locust.” The hidden track really does tie the whole album together. I personally miss bands putting secret songs on albums. It really made things fun! Let’s go back to that!!

Glassjaw- Losten:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3YAdW5rcVHI%3Fsi%3DtJCMYkBB-0OMc019%26start%3D255

Track One: Glassjaw- Tip Your Bartender
GLASSJAW - WORSHIP AND TRIBUTE - Music On Vinyl

This morning I woke up feeling really groggy and needed a pick me up. While I was checking the music news, I came across an article about Glassjaw’s performance at Furnace Fest and them playing their album Worship and Tribute in full. The moment I saw that, “Tip Your Bartender” started playing in my head. So, with that in mind let’s put some focus on how terrific “Tip Your Bartender” is as the first song on the album. Not only does it truly kickstart a great album but, it sure does get you pumped. The opening riff is such a force. The sound of this song is the epitome of what the 2000’s post-hardcore genre IS. The many times I’ve seen Glassjaw live, this song is always epic. There is a real power to this track and rightfully so. Interestingly too, all the drums on Worship and Tribute were performed by Shannon Larkin, who you might know from his work in Godsmack, Amen, Snot, Ugly Kid Joe and Wrathchild America. When you play this song, be sure to make sure it’s loud so EVERYONE can hear it!

Glassjaw: Tip Your Bartender: