The Wrecking
The Wrecking | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Portland, Maine[1] |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, Christian rock, pop punk[2] |
| Years active | 2007–present[2] |
| Labels | Chosen Records[2] |
| Members | Doug Elder[2] Darren Elder[2] Karl Anderson[2] Chris James[2] |
| Website | www |
The Wrecking is an American rock band from Portland, Maine.[1] The band is composed of Doug Elder on vocals and guitar, Darren Elder on drums, Karl Anderson on keys, bass guitar and backing vocals, and Chris James on guitar.[2] The band released their debut studio album under the Chosen Records label on August 19, 2008 called A New Abolition.[2] The second album released under the Chosen Records Label on August 21, 2012 is entitled So Much For Love, and this record has charted on numerous charts.
Background
In 1996, Douglas and Darren Elder founded The Kingpin Wrecking Crew. With Doug on lead vocals and guitar and Darren on drums, joined by Karl Anderson on keyboards/synths/organ, Ty Monroe on bass guitar and Joe McCann(aka DJ McCannical) on on turntables, the band achieved a unique sound of funk rock blended with hip hop and various other styles. After a few years in the band, Monroe parted ways to move south for ministry work. Anderson resumed bass duties. Around the mid-2000's, the band changed their name to The Wrecking. Soon after this, McCann left the group. The band announced their breakup in 2013.
Discography
Album
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 200 |
Top Rock |
Top Christian |
Top Independent |
Top Heatseekers | ||
| 2008 | A New Abolition[2] | — | — | 32[3] | — | 35[3] |
| 2012 | So Much For Love[2] | 140[4] | 45[4] | 5[4] | 21[4] | — |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
| US Christian Rock | |||
| 2011 | "View From the Top" | 24[5] | So Much For Love |
References
- ^ a b Cross Rhythms (July 2, 2012). "Portland's The Wrecking ready 'So Much For Love' album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Wrecking". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "A New Abolition - The Wrecking". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c d "So Much for Love - The Wrecking". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ The Wrecking (September 20, 2011). "Twitter comment". Twitter. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
