Mad at the World

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Mad At The World was formed in 1987 in Southern California by brothers Roger and Randy Rose.

Few Christian bands have enjoyed the longevity and underground critical acclaim of Mad at the World (MATW). From the day mailman and lead singer Roger Rose stuck a tape in a Frontline Records executive's mailbox until current times, Mad at the World has turned heads with their provocative music.

The first, eponymous album featured a dance-style, synth/pop music. "Flowers In The Rain," their second, incorporated a slightly more goth-style sound and some guitars. Beginning with their third disc, "Seasons Of Love," and in order to have a sound more amiable for live performances since they toured the US extensively, the band's musical style shifted to hard rock for the next three albums. The last two albums brought some member changes and a more 60's & 70's retro sounding style, relying heavily on psychedelia and power-pop.

Lyrically, the band delves into the many struggles we face in life including drugs, anger, hopelessness, and lost loves -- as well as hope, love, peace, forgiveness, relationships, and life.

[edit] Mad At The World Discography

  • Mad At The World
Released in 1987 on Frontline Records
Genre: Synthpop
Reviews:
  • Flowers In The Rain
Released in 1988 on Frontline Records
Genre: Synthpop
Review: Flaming Fish Review
  • Seasons Of Love
Released in 1990 on Alarma Records
Genre: Hard Rock
  • Boomerang
Released in 1991 on Alarma Records
Genre: Hard Rock
  • Through The Forest
Released in 1992 on Frontline Records
Genre: Hard Rock
  • The Ferris Wheel
Released in 1993 on Frontline Records
Genre: Alternative Rock
  • The Dreamland CafĂ©

Released in 1995 on Alarma Records

Genre: Retro Rock (60's)
  • World History
Released in 1998 by KMG Records
Genre:Best of
Reviews:
  • Seasons Of Love / Mad At The World
A 2-for-1 re-release in 1999 on KMG Records
Genre: Hard Rock / Synthpop
Review: Rad Rockers Review
  • Flowers In The Rain / Boomerang
A 2-for-1 re-release in 1999 on KMG Records
Genre: Synthpop / Hard Rock

[edit] Band Members

  • Roger Rose

Vocals, Guitars Member of MATW from 1987-1998

Frontman Roger Rose, a mail carrier in souther California, started MATW as a synthpop band due to the absence of this type of music in the Christian market (he has cited Depeche Mode as an influence.) Because of difficulties in playing this music live, Roger then turned the band toward a more hard rock type of music. Finally, he settled on an alternative rock style of music for the last two studio releases.

Roger Rose was the main lyricist of the group. He did the vocals and guitars throughout most of the songs.

  • Randy Rose

Drums, Vocals Member of MATW from 1987-1998

Randy Rose was a member of MATW during its entire existence as a band from 1987-1998. When MATW was a synthpop band during its first two years, Randy played percussion, worked on the drum programming, and sang backup vocals. Randy continued with drums and vocals as the band transitioned to a hard rock band in early 1990. He also formed his own metal band soon after, named Rose. After his tenure in MATW, Randy went on to make various demos under different names until forming his current band Mothership in 1998.

  • Mike Pendleton

Bass, Guitar Member of MATW from 1987-1992

Mike Pendleton played the guitar, keyboards, and percussion on the first two albums, Mad At The World and Flowers In The Rain. He then switched over to bass guitar for the third through fifth albums, Seasons Of Love, Boomerang, and Through The Forest.

  • Brent Gordon

Lead & Rhythm Guitars Member of MATW from 1990-1992

Brent Gordon climbed on board for the third album in 1990, and he played lead and rhythm guitars up through the band's fifth album. He co-wrote the song "Draggin' the Chains" on the Boomerang album. He also provided some of the artwork on various albums.

Currently, Brent plays guitar for a worship band at a church in California. He also works in the field of animation for Disney.

  • Ben Jacobs

Lead & Rhythm Guitars Member of MATW from 1992-1998

Brent Gordan left MATW in 1992, Ben Jacobs took over as lead guitarist for the band. He performed on the albums The Ferris Wheel and The Dreamland Cafe. He also was for a brief time a member of ROSE for the albums 'Healing', 'Intense Live Series Volume 3', 'Crazy Little World' and 'Into The Unknown'. After the disbandment of MATW and ROSE, Jacobs went on and formed the band The Jolly Lamas, which still performs in southern California. http://www.thejollylamas.com and http://cdbaby.com/cd/jollylamas2. Jacobs teamed up with Tim Bedley a teacher and drummer and started an educational rock band titled 'Rockin' the Standards' http://www.rockinthestandards.com.

  • Mike Link

Bass Guitar Member of MATW from 1992-1998

Mike Link replaced Mike Pendleton as bassist in 1992. He performed on the albums 'The Ferris Wheel', 'The Dreamland Cafe' and 'World History'. He also was a member of ROSE for the albums 'Healing', 'Intense Live Series Volume 3', 'Crazy Little World' and 'Into The Unknown' and played bass on Randy's 'Mood Ring' project. After the disbandment of MATW and Rose, Link moved to Idaho and recruited to play bass for metal band, Paylface. He has also recorded/toured with other notable artists Factory Air, Oscar Ortega, Casey Corum, The Wannabes and Abels Cry.

[edit] Randy Rose's solo Discography

Randy Rose

Sacrificium

Released in 1991 on Intense Records

Genre: Heavy Metal

Rose

Healing

Released in 1993 on Intense Records

Genre: Heavy Metal

Rose

Intense Live Series Volume 3

Released in 1993 on Intense Records

Genre: Heavy Metal

Rose

Crazy Little World

Released in 1994 on Intense Records

Genre: Retro Rock ('60's)

Rose

Into The Unknown

Released in 1995 on R.E.X. Music

Genre: Heavy Metal

The Crocodiles

Tar 7"

Released in 1997 on Velvet Blue Music

Genre: Rockabilly

Mothership

L. P.

Released in 1998 on Plastiq Musiq

Genre: Synthpop

Mothership

Rockstar

Released in 2002 on Hindenburg Records

Genre: Alternative Rock

Demos Appearing on Compilations:

Mood Ring

featuring the song "Mood Ring"

appears on album Are We Not Men? We Are Demo!

Released in 1995 on R.E.X. Records

Genre: Synthpop

Saturn Project

featuring the song "Don't Hate Me"

appears on album Electric Music Compilation 1

Released in 1997 on Plastiq Musiq

Genre: Synthpop

Mothership

featuring the song "Suffocate"

appears on album New Musiq Volume 1

Released in 1998 on Plastiq Musiq/Tooth and Nail

Genre: Synthpop

[edit] References

  1. ^ Van Pelt, Doug (September/October 1998). "Album Reviews: MAD AT THE WORLD World History". HM Magazine (73). ISSN 1066-6923. 

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