Turning Point (American band)

Turning Point
Turning Point
Origin	Moorestown, New Jersey
Genres	Hardcore punk; emocore; melodic hardcore;
Years active	1988–1991; 1994, 2016-present;
Labels	Jade Tree; New Age; Hi-Impact; Temperance;
Spinoffs	Godspeed, Shadow Season
Spinoff of	Pointless
Past members	Frank Candelori; Nick Greif; Ken Flavell; Jay Laughlin; Steve Crudello
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Turning Point was an American straight edge hardcore punk band from New Jersey that existed from 1988 to 1991.^[2]^[3] Their early releases had the sound of youth crew, 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 and Falling Forward.

Lead singer Skip Candelori and guitarist Jay Laughlin previously formed Moorestown, New Jersey–based Pointless.^[4] Ken Flavell (drums) originally played drums with brother Chris Flavell in the early southern New Jersey hardcore band Failsafe. Nick Greif (bass) previously played bass in the late-1980s straight edge hardcore band Awareness.

Candelori died in 2002 of an accidental drug overdose.^[5]

In March 2016, it was announced that the band would perform at the This Is Hardcore festival in Philadelphia in August. Tim McMahon (Mouthpiece), Geoff Rickly (Thursday, United Nations) and Rob Fish (Release, Resurrection, 108) performed vocals for this appearance.^[6]^[7]

Members

Frank "Skip" Candelori – lead vocals (1988–1991, died 2002)
Jay Laughlin – guitar (1988–1991, 2016)
Nick Greif – bass (1988–1991, 2016)
Ken Flavell – drums, percussion (1988–1991, 2016)
Steve Crudello – guitar (1988–1989)

Discography

Studio albums

It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn CD/LP/CS (1990, New Age Records)^[8]

Extended plays

Turning Point demo tape (1988, self-released)
Turning Point 7-inch (1988, Hi-Impact Records)^[9]
Turning Point/No Escape split 7-inch (1991, Temperance Records)

Compilation albums

The Few and the Proud CD (1995, Lost and Found Records)
Turning Point 1988-1991 CD/2LP (2000, Jade Tree Records)^[10]
Behind This Wall: 1988–1991 12-inch (2021, Revelation Records)

Compilation appearances

Rebuilding compilation 7-inch/CD (1990, Temperance Records) - "Broken"
Forever 7-inch (1990, rate Records) - "Insecurity"
Words to Live By, Words to Die For 7-inch (1990, New Age Records) – "My Turn to Win"

Related bands (and shared members)

1200 – Jay Laughlin
Christ
Edgewise
Godspeed – Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin
Ignition
Lenola – Jay Laughlin
Like A Fox – Jay Laughlin
Memorial Day – Frank "Skip" Candelori
No Escape – Steve Crudello
Search – Ken Flavell
Seven Gone – Steve Crudello
Shadow Season – Jay Laughlin, Ken Flavel
Pointless – Frank "Skip" Candelori, Jay Laughlin
Fail Safe
Good Conduct
Awareness
Plastic Eaters – Steve Crudello
One Ton Shovel – Steven Crudello
Honey

References

^ "7 Seconds - 'Leave A Light' Review". Stereokiller.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
^ "Turning Point – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
^ [1] Archived March 24, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Blogged and Quartered: A Tribute to Skip Candelori". Bloggedquartered.blogspot.com. October 13, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
^ "In Memoriam: Turning Point lead singer Frank Skip Candelori". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
^ McGrath, Ryan. "An Interview With Thursday: Stay True". Theaquarian.com. The Aquarian. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
^ "Thursday's Geoff Rickly, 108's Rob Fish & Mouthpiece's Tim McMahon singing for Turning Point at TIHC". BrooklynVegan.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
^ Mason, Stewart. "Turning Point - It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
^ "Turning Point: 1988 (Hi Impact, 1) 1988". June 19, 2007. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
^ Mason, Stewart. "Turning Point - 1988-1991Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

External links

Jade Tree Profile

[1] "7 Seconds - 'Leave A Light' Review". Stereokiller.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[2] "Turning Point – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

[3] [1] Archived March 24, 2006, at the Wayback Machine

[4] "Blogged and Quartered: A Tribute to Skip Candelori". Bloggedquartered.blogspot.com. October 13, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

[5] "In Memoriam: Turning Point lead singer Frank Skip Candelori". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

[6] McGrath, Ryan. "An Interview With Thursday: Stay True". Theaquarian.com. The Aquarian. Retrieved March 26, 2020.

[7] "Thursday's Geoff Rickly, 108's Rob Fish & Mouthpiece's Tim McMahon singing for Turning Point at TIHC". BrooklynVegan.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.

[AMG1-8] Mason, Stewart. "Turning Point - It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

[9] "Turning Point: 1988 (Hi Impact, 1) 1988". June 19, 2007. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

[AMG2-10] Mason, Stewart. "Turning Point - 1988-1991Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

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