Lifehouse
Biography
Led by singer/songwriter Jason Wade, Lifehouse emerged in the early 2000s with a commercial blend of pop/rock melody and throaty, post-grunge vocals. Wade, who originally tagged the band Blyss upon its inception in 1996, was raised by missionary parents in a variety of locales. He eventually settled in Los Angeles with his mother and took a keen interest in songwriting. Bassist Sergio Andrade lived next door, and the two spent hours in Wade's garage, fine-tuning their original compositions and laying the brickwork for Lifehouse's cathartic, accessible sound. Those rehearsals paved the way for a self-released album, Diff's Lucky Band, as well as a series of shows at church worship services. Lifehouse resisted the temptation to become a full-fledged Christian band, however, and instead signed a contract with DreamWorks Records as an alternative rock trio. Drummer Jon Palmer completed the lineup.
No Name Face marked the band's official debut in the fall of 2000. The album enjoyed double-platinum sales on the strength of "Hanging by a Moment," which was the most played radio track of 2001. In a market dominated by teen pop, Lifehouse stood out as champions of guitar-based music, and their unexpected success drew them back inside the studio to work on a follow-up album.
Selected Discography
Looking for new artists, not mainstream but similar to them. Any suggests?
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they're a little too mainstream and commercial for me, but they're not too bad
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blah so but hey what the?! yeah so yeH SO what but tho dog boo hat yeh!!!!!!!!! ! !
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Life House is very talented. Their vocals and creativity of their songs make them very enjoyable to listen to. i love you guys! <3
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You can't go wrong w/ this fellas. Thier life performance is super awesome. They have always had "it" in them. What a very talented band. I recommened thier latest album "who we are," all the songs in it are very good. i hope i get to see them play live someday.
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I'm 54 yrs old and just adore this group, I'm a Christian, saved w/i the last 6 months I very rearely listen to secular music anymore, I emerse myself in the positive sound of christian Rock, I love Jesus ~ Spread the God news! ~~~Donna
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I think Im turnig Goth. I used to love disney now im totally changed! Help me!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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I think Im going to cry! I havent heard them in forever! OOOOOOMMMMMM G G G G ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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so insoirationa l , i love the video that was made to this song, we had a devotionial during at our youth group, and it was amazing. I recently showed it to my friend, who is a new believer and she cried and we watched it again, the second time I explianed everything even though i was crying too...
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I'm not sure that I think Nickelback and Lifehouse have alot in common....bu t watev. Lifehouse is an awesome band!
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awesome. and i love all the similar artists, too! the fray, howie day, nickelback!
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eh, they're ok. not the best ever, you know, kinda sappy, but yeah, he's got a good voice i guess.
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you and me is one of the best songs ever written, and the way they sing, just makes my heart bleed
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my favorite song is Broken.it really help me through a tough time in my life.
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You and Me is mine and my hsuband's wedding song. It will always be our favorite by LifeHouse
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