End on End

• Artist: Rites of Spring
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• Release Date: 1991
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Released on CD by Dischord in 1991, this digital version of End on End covers the complete recorded output of the legendary Rites of Spring: their self-titled LP, the All Through a Life EP, and one extra song. One of the first bands to be labeled emocore, Rites of Spring would seem to transcend all labels as their music cuts right through to the heart of universal human experience. Emotional? Yes -- check out the bitter memorial relived on "For Want Of," the pulse pounding moment-grab that is "Drink Deep," or the devoted searches for honesty and meaning explored on "End on End," "Theme," and really just about every track on the disc. Hardcore? Yes -- emerging from the D.C. scene, the music is pure focused energy, not a single note wasted. The band at times is fast and furious, at other times lush and evocative though always with a sense of drive and melody. Rites of Spring hint at some of the territory vocalist/guitarist Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty would later survey with Fugazi, but this band is much more than just a stepping stone. End on End, quite simply, is a testament to the rich possibilities of sincerity in music. ~ Matthew Kantor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Spring	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:09)
Deeper Than Inside	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:17)
For Want Of	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(3:09)
Hain's Point	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:08)
All There Is	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:54)
Drink Deep	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(4:55)
Other Way Around	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(3:59)
Theme	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:19)
By Design	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:38)
Remainder	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:30)
Persistent Vision	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:21)
Nudes	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:48)
End on End	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(7:24)
All Through a Life	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:57)
Hidden Wheel	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(2:31)
In Silence/Words Away	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(3:00)
Patience	Rites of Spring	Rites of Spring	(1:58)

Credits

Rites of Spring (Producer), Bert Queiroz (Photography), Don Zientara (Engineer), Cristina Martinez (Photography), Leslie Clague (Photography), Ian MacKaye (Producer), Cynthia Connolly (Photography), Mike Hampton (Producer), Edward Janney (Guitar), Guy Picciotto (Vocals), Tomas Squip (Photography), Brendan Canty (Drums), Michael Fellows (Bass), Mike Fellows (Bass), Guy Picciotto (Guitar)

• Genres: Rock

Biography

With each member having performed in a variety of bands, End on End formed in Los Angeles in the fall of 1998. Originally having five members, the group became a quartet after guitarist Tony Lee quit the group to concentrate on a career in golf. After releasing a series of demos, as well as split releases with This Engine Burns and Life in Pictures, End on End released its self-titled debut album in the summer of 2000. The band continued to perform around the Los Angeles area, but began to expand its touring horizons. In August 2000, drummer Phil Drazic traded his drumming position for a guitarist spot, making way for Dom Atoigue to join End on End. The band released a 7" EP in May 2001 on Hard Line Records, but it was also at this time that guitarist Jeff Mora grew frustrated with music as a whole and quit. Mora was replaced by Jason Tooley. After a four-week national tour, End on End returned to the studio to record its second album. The band released Why Evolve When We Can Go Sideways in August 2002 on Substandard Records. The group has shared the stage and opened for Hot Water Music, Leatherface, and Death by Stereo, among others. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide

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