This history was written by Matt Rezac around Nov-Dec 1996, and serves as more of a "get to know the band" promotional piece. It is the most accurate thing i have.
Floodplain began in the summer of 1994 after the demise of hard core band Serene. It was started by drummer Mike Torretta and guitarist Nate Jaqua, who were shortly joined by vocalist Matt Rezac and bassist Terry Taylor. Floodplain was started with a determination to accomplish: such as releasing records and playing out. The fuel behind its formation was to have fun playing music while retaining the purpose of communication and in hope of making a vital connection between emotions and sound. The lyrics for each and every song have a meaning and a reason behind them, although their somewhat ambiguous nature doesn't always spell it out. The reasonng behind this being that Matt believes that if you are going to be blunt and straight forward you might as well write a zine or book, not lyrics. The lyrics are personal to an extent, but are written with the hope that listeners will be able to connect with them. "Ishmael's in Exile Again was inspired by the series of events surrounding his uncle's suicide. The song does not condone the act of suicide; it is a song of anger towards all of the people who refused to help while he was living and is a call to anyone and everyone to not give up and to not give in. "Chalkline" was inspired by the recent onslaught of bands popping up on major labels claiming to be punk by copying a sound, but lack the power, pure emotion, and dedication that is essential to punk or hardcore music. The music has progressed and changed over the past two years. Where they are now, however, is where they plan to stay. It retains a slight "emo" tone, but has become more brutal and more original. Not being typical is essential to the sound of Floodplain. Located in Sioux Falls, SD the band has only one choice for playing out of town: traveling far. They love to play out as much as possible, and will travel to any lengths to do so. Being a band in the midwest is much harder than on the coasts. Much more work is required to get status, nothing is handed to you.
Floodplain - demo (1994)
-words on paper
-pre-packaged
-immunization shot
-cultivate
-soiled
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Pardon - 7" (1995)
-pardon
-calloused
-pre-packaged
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Heroin is Candy - demo (1996)
-heroin
-untitled
-lesson plan
-you can't force these words
-gravity paranoia
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Gravity Paranoia Episode 141 - demo (1996)
-signal interference
-static radio
-gravity paranoia
-going to extremes
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So They're Bringing in Clones - demo (1996)
-ishmael's in exile again
-chalkline
-not just skin
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Eightpennygalvanized - CD (1997)
-hook, line, and sinker
-speaking of errors
-kill the messenger
-split seconds
-kinetic energy
-you can't force...
-commodity
-delusions of grandeur
-chalkline
-murdered on our doorstep
