Biography

A band whose early albums practically defined emo, The Promise Ring created a rich body of work in their seven-year existence that gradually moved from melodic post-hardcore to delicate, sparkling indie pop. The sentimental, boyish vocals and lyrics gave voice to a whole new audience of sensitive boys (and the girls who love them), thumbing its nose at punk and hardcore’s outsized machismo. By the time of their dissolution, following the release of their gently strummed, lush WOOD/WATER, they were the most popular band in the growing emo genre.

Top Tracks

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• A Picture Postcard

• E. Texas Ave.

• Electric Pink

• Everywhere In Denver

• Happiness Is All The Rage

• Mineral Point

• Perfect Lines

• Pink Chimneys

• Red Paint

• Say Goodbye Good

• Skips A Beat

• Stop Playing Guitar

• Strickly Television

• Thing Just Getting Good

• Wake Up April

• Watertown Plank

• Why Did We Ever Meet

Discography

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• Wood/Water

  Anti

  2002

• Very Emergency

  Jade Tree Records

  1999

• Nothing Feels Good

  Jade Tree Records

  1997

• Horse Latitudes

  Jade Tree Records

  1997

• 30° Everywhere

  Jade Tree Records

  1996