Dan Yemin
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Daniel Yemin, Ph.D is a vocalist and musician in the melodic hardcore
punk scene.
, and in the late 1990s with Kid Dynamite. Yemin also played in Ressurection (sic). Since 2001, he has been the vocalist of Jade Tree Records
hardcore band Paint It Black
, and still plays guitar in Lifetime, who reformed in late 2005. He also plays bass in Armalite, a band fronted by Adam Goren
whose debut album is available through No Idea Records
.
Yemin grew up in Westfield, New Jersey
, as did Lifetime's other guitarist, Pete Martin.
After Kid Dynamite broke up in 2000, Yemin suffered a stroke. Rather than settling down after this event, he formed Paint It Black, whose first album was named CVA
, an abbreviation for cerebrovascular accident, in reference to his illness.
Yemin has a doctorate in psychology from Widener University
and is a practicing child and teen psychologist
in the Philadelphia suburbs of Ardmore
and Paoli
. He is also a vegan.
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
punk scene.
Music and career
He played guitar in the early 1990s with the band LifetimeLifetime (band)
Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
, and in the late 1990s with Kid Dynamite. Yemin also played in Ressurection (sic). Since 2001, he has been the vocalist of Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
hardcore band Paint It Black
Paint It Black (band)
Paint It Black is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based modern hardcore punk band. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing...
, and still plays guitar in Lifetime, who reformed in late 2005. He also plays bass in Armalite, a band fronted by Adam Goren
Adam Goren
Adam Goren is a musician, best known as the sole member of the synthpunk band Atom and His Package.-Background and career:...
whose debut album is available through No Idea Records
No Idea Records
For other uses, see No Idea .No Idea Records is an independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which produces both vinyl records and compact discs...
.
Yemin grew up in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 30,316. The old village area, now the downtown district, was settled in 1720 as part of the Elizabethtown Tract....
, as did Lifetime's other guitarist, Pete Martin.
After Kid Dynamite broke up in 2000, Yemin suffered a stroke. Rather than settling down after this event, he formed Paint It Black, whose first album was named CVA
CVA
The abbreviation CVA can refer to:Schools* Carrabassett Valley Academy, a ski and snowboard academy based in Carrabassett Valley, Maine* College of Visual Arts, a four-year private college in Minnesota...
, an abbreviation for cerebrovascular accident, in reference to his illness.
Yemin has a doctorate in psychology from Widener University
Widener University
Widener University is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.Its main campus sits on 108 acres , just southwest of Philadelphia...
and is a practicing child and teen psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
in the Philadelphia suburbs of Ardmore
Ardmore
Ardmore comes from the or the , meaning "great height", and may refer to:-Places:Canada:*Ardmore, Alberta*Ardmore Beach, a community in Tiny, OntarioIreland:*Ardmore, County Waterford, Republic of Ireland*Ardmore, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland...
and Paoli
Paoli
Paoli may refer to:People:*Amalia Paoli , Puerto Rican soprano, sister of the better known Antonio Paoli*Ambrose De Paoli , Roman Catholic cleric and Papal Nuncio*Angelo Paoli , Italian Carmelite...
. He is also a vegan.
Lifetime
- Lifetime 7" (New Age Records 1991)
- Ghost 12" (Break Even Point Records 1992)
- It's For Life compilation album (Consequence Records 1992)
- BackgroundBackground (album)Background was the first LP released by Lifetime. It was recorded in 1992 and was originally released on January 1st, 1993 as New Age Records #15. The CD version was re-issued on July 1st, 1997 with 9 live bonus tracks. It is currently out of print although all the songs are available on the...
(New Age Records 1993) - Tinnitus 7" (Glue Records 1994)
- The Boy's No Good 7" (Jade Tree Records 1996)
- Seven Inches (Glue Records 1994/Black Cat Records 1998)
- Hello BastardsHello BastardsHello Bastards is the second full length album by melodic hardcore band Lifetime. It was recorded at Trax East Studio in New Jersey during May and June of 1995 and was released by Jade Tree Records on September 25, 1995. On February 20, 2010 No Idea Records re-released the album on 12" color vinyl...
(Jade Tree RecordsJade Tree RecordsJade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
1995) - Jersey's Best DancersJersey's Best DancersJersey's Best Dancers is the third full-length album by the New Jersey band Lifetime. It was released on June 10, 1997 and was the band's second LP release on Jade Tree Records.-Track listing:# "Turnpike Gates" – 2:20# "Young, Loud, and Scotty" – 1:59...
(Jade Tree Records 1997) - Somewhere In The Swamps Of JerseySomewhere In The Swamps Of JerseySomewhere in the Swamps of Jersey is a 2006 release from Lifetime. This two-disc compilation album is a collection of early singles, covers, demos, compilation tracks, live tracks and two versions of the bands first album, Background...
compilation album (Jade Tree Records 2006) - Two Songs 7" (Decaydance Records 2006)
- LifetimeLifetime (album)Lifetime is the fourth album by the influential New Jersey band Lifetime. The band broke up in 1997, but after reforming in 2005, began writing new material and released Lifetime in 2007, nearly a full decade after 1997's Jersey's Best Dancers...
(Decaydance RecordsDecaydance RecordsDecaydance Records is a record label based in New York City. Originally founded as an imprint of Fueled by Ramen, it is now an independent record label owned by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and partners. The first band Wentz signed to the label was Panic! at the Disco...
2007)
Kid Dynamite
- Kid Dynamite (Jade Tree, 1998) - LP
- Shorter, Faster, Louder (Jade Tree, 2000) - LP
- Split w/ 88 Fingers Louie88 Fingers Louie88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993.They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form the punk rock band Rise...
(Sub-City, 1999) - EP - Cheap Shots, Youth Anthems (Jade Tree, 2003) - LP + DVD
- Four Years In One Gulp (Jade Tree, 2006) - DVD
Paint It Black
- DemoDemo (EP)Demo is the demo album from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was self-released by the band starting February 17, 2002. All of the songs were later re-recorded for the band's first album, CVA.-Track listing:...
(2002) - CVACVA (album)CVA is the debut full-length album from Philadelphia, PA's Paint It Black. It features much shorter and arguably more aggressive songs than their follow-up album, Paradise, two and a half minutes shorter despite sporting three more tracks...
(2003) - Paradise (2005)
- New LexiconNew LexiconNew Lexicon is the third full-length album from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released on Jade Tree Records on February 19, 2008...
(2008) - "Goliath" 7" (2008, limited to 500, available only at New Lexicon release show)
- AmnesiaAmnesia (EP)Amnesia is the first EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Bridge 9 Records on June 16, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
7" (2009) - SurrenderSurrender (EP)Surrender is the second EP from Philadelphia's Paint It Black. It was released by Fat Wreck Chords on August 18, 2009. It was released as a 7" single and a digital download...
7" (2009)