Lifter

In 1996, the LA band Lifter called the interest of radio developers having a song about moving back and mowing the yard for dad. The music, “402,” became an anthem for twentysomethings annoyed by the loneliness and monetary instability of living only. The monitor could possess catapulted Lifter in to the superstar position of other noisy alternative rock groupings such as for example Everclear as well as the Foo Fighters. Nevertheless, the music group became dropped in market overstocked on youthful groupings with fuzzy guitars and irritated, introspective lyrics. Lifter produced in 1992 with Mike Coulter (vocals, electric guitar), Jeff Sebelia (bass), and John Rozas (drums). Lifter released many singles on unbiased brands like Fingerpaint and Triple X. Before agreeing to indication the music group, Interscope Information sent Coulter to rehab to rid him of his dependence on heroin. In 1996, Lifter released their debut record, Melinda (Everything Was Gorgeous and Nothing Harm), on Interscope Information. The LP was called after Coulter’s ex-girlfriend, whose name shows up in the liner records, and many from the music reek of personal references to intimate rejection and substance abuse. Despite the minimal achievement of “402,” Melinda (Everything Was Gorgeous and Nothing Harm) didn’t sell well, and Lifter vanished into obscurity.