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Open Hand

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Biography

grunge, post-grunge, rock, emocore, and all the Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, and Nirvana worship that comes with those scenes are big influences on the sound of Open Hand, along with a surprising touch of prog, thanks in no small part to Justin Isham's longtime love of King Crimson, early Genesis, and Robert Fripp. After they both spent time in the Los Angeles-based hardcore band I Awake, vocalist/guitarist Isham and drummer Alex Rodriguez formed Open Hand in 2000 with guitarist Sean Woods and former Not Waving But Drowning bassist Jeff Meyer. Two self-released EPs and some flirtation with the major labels eventually led the group to the Trustkill label, a haven for heavy bands who weren't afraid of being emo or melodic. The band's 2003 release for the label, Siamese Dream, brought Isham's Crimson and Peter Gabriel influence to the surface and comparisons to Live and Taking Back Sunday in the press. After a worldwide tour with labelmates Poison the Well, the band returned home and split up. Isham carried on alone, writing new music with Open Hand in mind. He persuaded drummer Paxton Pryor away from his band The Vacation and the two spent the summer of 2004 creating a record for both emo kids and guitar geeks. Covering plenty of musical ground, the ambitious and epic Bring Me Your Love arrived in early 2005. After the album's release, bassist Michael Anastasi and guitarist Sean Woods were added to the band. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi

Top Songs

Total plays on Last.fm over the last 6 months
  1.  
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    "Anything for you." Is what you told me,
    The day I sat there with you.
    So I know nothing lasts forever,
    When will we realize it's gone?
    "Anything for you." Is what you told me,
    Time to Talk - (3:55)  -  2,809 plays
  2.  
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    Well I think it's fine,
    Watching summer rain,
    Taking a ride on a cosmic train
    You've been killing time,
    Wasting all your days,
    Tough Girl - (2:54)  -  1,422 plays
  3.  
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    She stares down empty streets and cries
    How all her dreams have dried up and gone away and she feels...
    One day her life might change its ways.
    Until she hides what's deep inside.
    Trying so hard not to expose her lies.
    Her Song - (3:12)  -  952 plays
  4.  
    Lyrics
    These Policies of lies,
    Have brought us here tonight,
    Dissatisfaction pulls you under,
    So say all of your prayers,
    Or whatever gets you there,
    Pure Concentrated Evil - (1:34)  -  889 plays
  5.  
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    We've been found out,
    She's been left out, and she can't relate,
    It doesn't matter what we say.
    Cause I know we may fall down,
    It's safe to lay down or run away,
    The Ambush - (2:17)  -  856 plays
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