The Wrecking
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.
The Wrecking | |
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Origin | Portland, Maine[1] |
Genres | Hard rock, post-grunge, rock, alternative rock, pop punk[2] |
Years active | 2007[2] | –present
Labels | Chosen[2] |
Website | www |
Members | Doug Elder[2] Darren Elder[2] Karl Anderson[2] Chris James[2] |
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 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-2000s, 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 | ||||
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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
- Cross Rhythms (July 2, 2012). "Portland's The Wrecking ready 'So Much For Love' album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Wrecking". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- "A New Abolition - The Wrecking". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- "So Much for Love - The Wrecking". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- The Wrecking (September 20, 2011). "Twitter comment". Twitter. Retrieved October 5, 2012.