Trying Not To Try

Following their debut release, drummer Joe Sidoti left and was replaced by Joey Marchiano (formerly of Fold Zandura). This change had an effect on the band's sound because Marchiano specialized in a hip-hop, rather than rock, style. With Steve Russell producing, the band stepped down the anger and aggressiveness of their music to focus on the musical elements. This attitude change is also reflected in the title of their sophomore effort, Trying Not to Try. In 2000 frontman Rudy Nielson stated to HM magazine "We thought we had to fit some sort of image... We're not trying to be anything anymore." The band spent six months writing Trying. One reviewer found that the effort was tighter and more musically focused, but at the same time failed "to reach the listener at the deeper emotional and intellectual level" lyrically.

Lineup

Rudy Nielson – Vocals
Ryan Farris – Guitar
Chris Butler – Bass
Joey Marchiano – Drums