After
self-producing their first two releases, the band entered the
studio in 2001 with producer/engineer Alan Yates (Collective Soul)
to begin work on what would become their most elaborate effort
to date. Recording at Atlanta's Songbird Studios and removed from
the distractions of their Philadelphia home, the band turned out
the ten songs that would become their latest album, The Emptying.
"Splinter
is a band with the deepest of moods swirling in Industrial Throttle
and Acoustic Dreaminess. Lyrics that cut deep into your heart
and music swirling into your soul. Backed by thousands of fans
across the country, Gothic crowds and the non-gothic have a love
for this band which can be described only by their utter devotion
to their soul capturing sound."
"It's
going to hit you like a thunderstorm. Great lyrics, amazing voice...
excellent music. What more do you need?"
"Amazing
Cd... George has a gift of mixing interesting aspects to create
a thoughtful, floating sound. This one takes you on an emotional
journey! Love it!"
"So
many great tunes on one CD. Well worth buying, it's one you'll
not get tired of listening to. The tunes keep getting better the
longer they play and record."
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Released
in January 2002, The Emptying is a captivating collection of modern
rock tracks, combining commercial appeal with the lyrical and
emotional depth Splinter's fans have come to anticipate.
Splinter hit the scene in 1997
with a musical style so broad that descriptions have ranged from
acoustic dreaminess with entrancing lyrics to industrialized throttle
and industrial with a heart. Subsequent years found the band touring
the east coast, drawing fans from New York to Florida and captivating
audiences with an intense live show.
After self-producing their first two releases, the band entered
the studio in 2001 with producer/engineer Alan Yates (Collective
Soul) to begin work on what would become their most elaborate
effort to date. Recording at Atlanta's Songbird Studios and removed
from the distractions of their Philadelphia home, the band turned
out the ten songs that would become their 1st
full length CD, The Emptying.
Released in January 2002, The Emptying
is an appealing collection of modern rock tracks, combining commercial
appeal with the lyrical and emotional depth Splinters fans have
come to anticipate. The Emptying showcases Smiths aggressive fusion
of lush electronica, haunting melodies and pensive lyrics. The
10-track collection is being hailed by fans and critics alike
as their most impressive work to date.
The hopeful single, Carry Me, raced up
the charts on MP3.com, and the album is available at area record
stores (Sam Goody, Tower) and online at Cdbaby.com, Bestbuy, ITunes,
Napster, MSN and Musicmatch just to name a few. The bands website
( www.splintertheband.com) has drawn fans from around the country,
and even internationally, with mentions in online fanzines from
Japan and the U.K.
The band released their second CD titled
"its
not about you" which came out in October 2005.
On this 17-track collection, Smith continues to prove himself
an astonishing songwriter, filling tracks with his haunting melodies
of life and love forlorn while still keeping the beats fresh and
modern.
The band currently consists of George Smith on vocals and guitar, Matt Cannon
on the bass, and Marco Morrsi on the drums. The three have been playing together very steadily
all throughout the PA/NJ area keeping them quite busy while having
alot of fun.
Splinter has been spending its time embarked on a rigorous touring and
self-promotion campaign, hoping to expand their fan base all across the world. They released a 5 song mini CD of all new material in 2008 and hope to further their career with that along side their previous tunes.
Splinter
is:
George Smith - Vocals, Guitars
Matt Cannon - Bass, vocals
Marco Morssi - Drums |
