Vanishing Lessons
Encyclopedia
Vanishing Lessons is a 1994 album by Christian metal
band Tourniquet
. It is the first album to feature vocalist Luke Easter
. The album was independently rereleased in 2004 with digital remastering, new artwork and bonus tracks.
13. "Acidhead" (LIVE 2000) (4:57)
14. "Pecking Order" (LIVE 2002) (5:47)
15. "Vanishing Lessons" (LIVE 2002) (4:26)
16. "Drowning Machine" (DEMO 1994) (4:27) *
17. "Twilight" (DEMO 1994) (3:57)
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
band Tourniquet
Tourniquet (band)
Tourniquet is a Christian thrash / heavy metal band that was formed in 1989 by Ted Kirkpatrick, Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire in Los Angeles, California, USA. They are known for incorporating elements of thrash, neo-classical and progressive metal into their music...
. It is the first album to feature vocalist Luke Easter
Luke Easter (musician)
Luke Easter is a singer and songwriter with the Christian metal band Tourniquet.Easter grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, where he currently resides. He was a fan of Tourniquet as a youth, became a singer at age 19, and joined the band after an audition, shortly before they went on tour in...
. The album was independently rereleased in 2004 with digital remastering, new artwork and bonus tracks.
Track listing
- "Bearing Gruesome Cargo" – 4:35
- "Pecking Order" – 5:52
- "Drowning Machine" – 4:46
- "Pushin' Broom" – 5:36
- "Vanishing Lessons" – 4:21
- "My Promise" – 4:31
- "Acid Head" – 4:24
- "K517" – 2:12
- "Twilight" – 4:03
- "Your Take" – 3:21
- "Sola Christus" – 5:01
Bonus tracks on 2004 remaster
12. "HHS2 (Handel Harpsichord Suite #2)" (1:28)13. "Acidhead" (LIVE 2000) (4:57)
14. "Pecking Order" (LIVE 2002) (5:47)
15. "Vanishing Lessons" (LIVE 2002) (4:26)
16. "Drowning Machine" (DEMO 1994) (4:27) *
17. "Twilight" (DEMO 1994) (3:57)
- On the Brazilian version track number 16 is a live version of "Bearing Gruesome Cargo". There is no track 17.
Credits
- Luke EasterLuke Easter (musician)Luke Easter is a singer and songwriter with the Christian metal band Tourniquet.Easter grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, where he currently resides. He was a fan of Tourniquet as a youth, became a singer at age 19, and joined the band after an audition, shortly before they went on tour in...
- Vocals - Gary LenaireGary LenaireGary Lenaire is a guitarist and composer. He is most known for his work with Tourniquet and the band Echo Hollow. He has released 12 records and was nominated for six GMA Dove Awards. He received HM Magazine's "Guitarist of the Year" award from 1994-1996. He has published over 90 songs world wide...
- Guitar - Victor Macias - Bass
- Ted KirkpatrickTed KirkpatrickTed Kirkpatrick is an American heavy metal drummer best known for his work with the American Christian metal band Tourniquet.-Biography:...
- Drums
2000 and 2002 Live Tracks
- Ted KirkpatrickTed KirkpatrickTed Kirkpatrick is an American heavy metal drummer best known for his work with the American Christian metal band Tourniquet.-Biography:...
- Drums - Luke EasterLuke Easter (musician)Luke Easter is a singer and songwriter with the Christian metal band Tourniquet.Easter grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, where he currently resides. He was a fan of Tourniquet as a youth, became a singer at age 19, and joined the band after an audition, shortly before they went on tour in...
- Vocals - Aaron GuerraAaron GuerraAaron Guerra is a guitarist for the Christian metal band Tourniquet. He first learned how to play guitar from his father. He is credited for writing the music on two Tourniquet albums. He wrote three songs on the 1997 album Crawl to China and three more on the 2000 album Microscopic View of a...
- Guitars, Vocals - Steve Andino - Bass