Turning Point (band)

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Turning Point was a straight edge hardcore/emo band from New Jersey that existed from 1988 to 1991. Their early releases had the sound of straight edge hardcore of the time, with lyrics relating to social issues or being straight edge. The later material was a lot more emo influenced, integrating more emotional lyrics, softer vocal delivery and octave chords.

This eventually led the way for other straight edge/hardcore bands to do so, such as Split Lip, Falling Forward, etc.

Ironically, lead singer Skip would later die of an alleged drug overdose.

1 Members
2 Discography
3 Related bands (and shared members)
4 External links

[edit] Members

Frank "Skip" Candelori (vocals)
Nick Greif (bass)
Ken Flavell (drums)
Jay Laughlin (guitar)
Steve Crudello (second guitar)

[edit] Discography

Turning Point 1988-1991 discography CD (2000, Jade Tree Records)
Turning Point/No Escape split 7" (1991, Temperance Records)
It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn CD/LP/cassette (New Age Records)
Turning Point 7" (1988, Hi-Impact Records) [1]
Turning Point demo cassette (self released)

Compilation Appearances:

Rebuilding compilation CD (also has Forever comp song) (Temperance Records)
Rebuilding compilation 7" (Temperance Records)
Forever compilation 7" (Irate Records) - song "Insecurity"
Words To Live By, Words To Die For compilation 7" (1990, New Age Records) - song "My Turn to Win"