Oleander
Oleander is a post-grunge band from Sacramento, California. Its name is derived from the poisonous wildflower oleander. Oleander was formed by Fred Nelson Jr. (drums), Doug Eldridge (bass guitar), Ric Ivanisevich (guitar) and Thomas Flowers (vocals, guitar) in the mid-90s. Their debut was Oleander, an EP released on Fine Records in 1996, which they followed with the full-length album Shrinking the Blob in 1997. The song Down When I'm Loaded became a regional hit, and Oleander signed with Universal Records. During this time, Nelson left the band and was replaced with Scott Devours. Their major label debut was 1999's February Son which featured the hit singles Why I'm Here and I Walk Alone. After supporting the album with a tour, they released Unwind in 2001. The song Champion became a hit, and a symbol of the sacrifice of firefighters during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York. Some time later, the band parted ways with Universal Records and moved to Sanctuary, where they released Joyride in 2003. In November, 2003, drummer Scott Devours issued a statement announcing he was leaving the band to join Ima Robot. The decision was amicable. The band is on an unofficial hiatus. No statement has been released by the band, however vocalist Thomas Flowers is currently collaborating with the band The Black Summer Crush. The Black Summer Crush have parted ways with front-man Thomas Flowers (ex-Oleander). As a result, the band will now be fronted by Jay Buchanan and have chang...
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Why I'm Here
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I Walk Alone
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Hands Off the Wheel
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Runaway Train
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Are You There?
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Down When I'm Loaded
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Stupid
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Fight
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Lost Cause
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Yours If You Like
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Never Again
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Better Luck Next Time
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Are You There
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Leave It All Behind
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Come To Stay
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Fountain & Vine
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Joyride
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Unwind
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Hello I Love You
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Off & On
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Champion
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Goodbye
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Jimmy Shaker Day
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She's Up, She's Down
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Back Home Years Ago
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Tightrope
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Something Beautiful
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Bulletproof
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Bruise
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Never Too Late
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You Are the One
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Save Me
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Until It's Over
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Save The Best
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I Walk Alone (acoustic)
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Daylight
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