The Wrecking Biography
The Wrecking is a pop/rock band from Portland, Maine. The band is composed of Doug Elder on vocals and guitar, Darren Elder on drums, Karl Anderson on keys, bass guitar, and backing vocals, and Chris James on guitar. The band released their national debut studio album under the Chosen Records/Executive/Universal Music Christian Group label on August 19, 2008, called "A New Abolition." The second album, released under the Chosen Records label on August 21, 2012, is entitled "So Much For Love." This record has charted on numerous charts, peaking at #5 on Billboard's Top Christian Album chart.
Their music is inspired by their Christian faith and their desire to fight social justice issues, particularly modern-day slavery. Explicit sincerity as musicians as well as people has allowed The Wrecking the ability to seamlessly navigate between Christian and mainstream venues with instant credibility and great success. As drummer Darren Elder explained in a previous interview, "Christ has changed my life and the lives of all the guys in the band, and we are so thankful for that, that's the essence of what the songs are about. We truly respect what anyone believes and want to be sensitive to that, we just want to say, Hey, His love is beautiful and it sustains us."
The Wrecking is defined by an unparalleled drive for what is deeper. Musically, emotionally, and spiritually this band communicates on a level that is undeniable. Commonly referred to as perfectionists in their obsessive pursuit of sonic excellence and explosive execution, The Wrecking has cultivated a truly unique sound that is readily accessible. By interlocking hook-driven rock with urban grooves and futuristic adventurism, The Wrecking has emerged from the East Coast music scene as a critically acclaimed powerhouse. This passion has sparked an ever-increasing blaze of not only hope-inspiring songs but a battlecry for the abolition of slaves around the world. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.