Have Heart
Encyclopedia
Have Heart was a straight-edge hardcore band, formed in New Bedford
, Massachusetts
in 2002. The band recorded a demo that was released in 2003. In 2004, they released the What Counts EP (Think Fast! Records), with their debut full-length, The Things We Carry
(Bridge Nine Records) arriving in 2006. Their latest full-length, Songs To Scream At The Sun (Bridge Nine Records), has garnered much critical acclaim from hardcore critics and fans alike, winning 'album of the year' from many Hardcore-oriented websites.
Have Heart's lyrics cover a variety of subjects from the hardcore
scene to a much larger scale. Many topics include self-image and its transition to popular media
, the Straight Edge
lifestyle, self-control and respect, pacifism
, pressure (especially youth pressure), perseverance
, self-destruction, friendship, and family. Such lyrical themes have allowed Have Heart to have a commanding force in at least the positive hardcore scene, and even the scene as a whole.
In 2005, Have Heart moved to the estimable hardcore indie Bridge Nine Records and underwent a lineup change, with Kelley and Paling replaced by Kei Yasui and Shawn Costa, respectively. The following year they released The Things We Carry, their first full length. In 2007, the band toured through the U.S., Canada and Europe.
In 2008, the band released their second full-length album on Bridge Nine, Songs To Scream At The Sun
, which debuted and peaked at No. 193 on the Billboard top 200 and No. 16 on the Top Heatseekers
chart.
account:
The bulletin received over 400 comments from fans after it was posted.
Have Heart's final tour covered every major continent (except Antarctica) with fellow band Shipwreck. However, due to a family crisis, Flynn was absent on the first week, of shows in the European tour. In this time, Sam Yarmuth from Triple B Records filled in for Flynn, and he rejoined the tour on July 3 In Wiesbaden, Germany. On May 13, Have Heart announced after finishing their world tour and doing a final show on October 17, 2009 for National Edge Day
in Massachusetts, they will split.
On July 25, 2009, Pat Flynn told the audience during their set on Moshvalleyfest in Belgium that they might release a last EP later that year. However, this plan was scratched.
Bridge Nine Records posthumously released a live recording of Have Heart's final show, titled 10.17.09, on November 23, 2010. The release features, in one package, the performance on both CD and DVD. Included with 10.17.09 was a pamphlet announcing We Were Supposed To Stay Young, an upcoming DVD chronicling the band's career and general scene of the time. Named after lyrics from Minor Threat
's "Betray", the DVD is set to be released sometime later in 2011.
and Punknews. Songs To Scream At The Sun gained a 4.0 (excellent) from Sputnikmusic, and a 4/5 stars from Punknews, and later on was given the No. 11 spot as album of the year for 2008.
, as well as Chain Of Strength and Turning Point
, have been known to have influence the band. Their Myspace
page also cites Deftones
, Far
, and Verbal Assault.
2009 in Revere, Massachusetts
, along with other Straight Edge
bands. Many members of bands presented testimonies of how members from Have Heart had a huge influence on their lives and careers, along with presenting stories of good times shared with members of Have Heart. Have Heart's last performance consisted of songs from all three of their releases and went for roughly one hour. The crowd performed typical Moshing
and Hardcore Dancing, and boogie boards were even used by people for Stage diving
. The last song they played was "Watch Me Rise" from The Things We Carry
. Afterwards, Flynn laid out on the stage and a good majority of the crowd surrounded him onstage cheering and chanting, "Have Heart," along with fans shouting their personal testimonies to the significance Have Heart had on their lives. This lasted for around 20 minutes straight. Patrick Flynn estimated approximately 1500 people attended, whilst Bridge Nine estimated around 2000. The show was safe overall. With the presence of club security and police officers, moshing injuries were minimal, and no fighting broke out throughout the duration of the show.
Former
Touring
New Bedford
-Places:*New Bedford, Illinois*New Bedford, Massachusetts, the most populous New Bedford**New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park*New Bedford, New Jersey *New Bedford, Ohio*New Bedford, Pennsylvania...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
in 2002. The band recorded a demo that was released in 2003. In 2004, they released the What Counts EP (Think Fast! Records), with their debut full-length, The Things We Carry
The Things We Carry
The Things We Carry is the debut studio album of the straight edge hardcore punk band Have Heart.- Track listing :# "Life Is Hard Enough" – 0:56# "Watch Me Sink" – 3:15# "Armed with a Mind" – 3:14# "About Face" – 2:38# "The Unbreakable" – 2:04...
(Bridge Nine Records) arriving in 2006. Their latest full-length, Songs To Scream At The Sun (Bridge Nine Records), has garnered much critical acclaim from hardcore critics and fans alike, winning 'album of the year' from many Hardcore-oriented websites.
Have Heart's lyrics cover a variety of subjects from the hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
scene to a much larger scale. Many topics include self-image and its transition to popular media
Mass media
Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...
, the Straight Edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
lifestyle, self-control and respect, pacifism
Pacifism
Pacifism is the opposition to war and violence. The term "pacifism" was coined by the French peace campaignerÉmile Arnaud and adopted by other peace activists at the tenth Universal Peace Congress inGlasgow in 1901.- Definition :...
, pressure (especially youth pressure), perseverance
Perseverance
Perseverance may refer to:* Perseverance , a card game* Perseverance , American fighter Brock Lesnar* Perseverance...
, self-destruction, friendship, and family. Such lyrical themes have allowed Have Heart to have a commanding force in at least the positive hardcore scene, and even the scene as a whole.
History
Part of the resurgent Boston hardcore scene, Have Heart formed in 2002 around the core lineup of singer Patrick Flynn, guitarist Ryan Hudon, and bassist Ryan Briggs. Hailing from the coastal town of New Bedford, the trio moved to Boston after graduating high school. Initially working with a revolving lineup of local musicians, the band played their first show in July 2003, and in November, their debut demo was released. The demo came to the attention of Think Fast! Records, who signed them for the release of the What Counts EP in 2004. The EP showcased long-time guitarist Ben Kelley and drummer Justin Paling.In 2005, Have Heart moved to the estimable hardcore indie Bridge Nine Records and underwent a lineup change, with Kelley and Paling replaced by Kei Yasui and Shawn Costa, respectively. The following year they released The Things We Carry, their first full length. In 2007, the band toured through the U.S., Canada and Europe.
In 2008, the band released their second full-length album on Bridge Nine, Songs To Scream At The Sun
Songs To Scream At The Sun (Album)
Songs to Scream at the Sun is the second studio album of the straight edge hardcore punk band Have Heart. The album debuted and peaked at No. 193 on the Billboard Top 200.- Reception :Reviews of Songs To Scream At The Sun were generally favorable...
, which debuted and peaked at No. 193 on the Billboard top 200 and No. 16 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
chart.
Disbandment
On May 13, vocalist Patrick Flynn told the world that Have Heart were breaking up after they completed their scheduled world tour, posting a bulletin on the group's MyspaceMyspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
account:
"Once the Fall rolls around, we can't really do this band the way we would prefer to anymore. Knowing this deadline of ours and having a whole world tour already booked, we'd like to take advantage of the chance to say goodbye to all the people we have met around the world over the years.
So, please come check us out in the remaining months on our little trip around the globe. So far Asia has been a wonderful experience and we're very happy to have had the chance to meet so many kind people and look forward to the rest of Asia.
We will be playing our last show on this year's National Edge Day on October 17, 2009 with a bunch of our friends bands and a sweet guest. It will be somewhere T accessible in the Boston area. It will also be a benefit for a women's shelter in New Bedford, MA, run by my kind mother.
It's been a nice 7 years and we'd like to thank all the unique hardcore kids and bands we have encountered. And in the words of DFJ, thanks to all the shit talkers for all the material to get off on. But, really....we have met so many wonderful people who we'll just never forget.
It's been so great. Take care and hope to see you over the next couple months."
The bulletin received over 400 comments from fans after it was posted.
Have Heart's final tour covered every major continent (except Antarctica) with fellow band Shipwreck. However, due to a family crisis, Flynn was absent on the first week, of shows in the European tour. In this time, Sam Yarmuth from Triple B Records filled in for Flynn, and he rejoined the tour on July 3 In Wiesbaden, Germany. On May 13, Have Heart announced after finishing their world tour and doing a final show on October 17, 2009 for National Edge Day
National Edge Day
Edge Day is an unofficial holiday associated with members of the Straight edge movement. It is celebrated under the name of "Edge Fest" on October 17 and was first done so in 1999 in Boston, Massachusetts...
in Massachusetts, they will split.
On July 25, 2009, Pat Flynn told the audience during their set on Moshvalleyfest in Belgium that they might release a last EP later that year. However, this plan was scratched.
Bridge Nine Records posthumously released a live recording of Have Heart's final show, titled 10.17.09, on November 23, 2010. The release features, in one package, the performance on both CD and DVD. Included with 10.17.09 was a pamphlet announcing We Were Supposed To Stay Young, an upcoming DVD chronicling the band's career and general scene of the time. Named after lyrics from Minor Threat
Minor Threat
Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. The band was relatively short-lived, but had a strong influence on the hardcore punk music scene, both stylistically and in establishing a "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and...
's "Betray", the DVD is set to be released sometime later in 2011.
Acclaim
Have Heart has garnered many favorable reviews for their albums from many sites such as SputnikmusicSputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic, or simply Sputnik, is a music website offering music criticism and music news alongside features commonly associated with wiki-style websites...
and Punknews. Songs To Scream At The Sun gained a 4.0 (excellent) from Sputnikmusic, and a 4/5 stars from Punknews, and later on was given the No. 11 spot as album of the year for 2008.
Influences
Patrick Flynn has cited numerous influences from their local hardcore scene. In My Eyes and BaneBane (band)
Bane, a hardcore punk band, began as a side project between Aaron Dalbec and Damon Bellardo. Aaron approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows, before Firestone departed ways to focus on other projects...
, as well as Chain Of Strength and Turning Point
Turning Point (band)
Turning Point was a straight edge hardcore band from New Jersey that existed from 1988 to 1991 . Their early releases had the sound of straight edge hardcore of the time, with lyrics relating to social issues or being straight edge...
, have been known to have influence the band. Their Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page also cites Deftones
Deftones
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, founded in 1988. The band consists of Chino Moreno , Stephen Carpenter , Chi Cheng , Frank Delgado , and Abe Cunningham . Currently Sergio Vega is standing in on bass while Cheng recovers from a car accident...
, Far
Far
Far or FAR may refer to:- Organizations :* Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, part of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces* Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias , a guerrilla group in Argentina...
, and Verbal Assault.
Final show
Have Heart's final show was played on National Edge DayNational Edge Day
Edge Day is an unofficial holiday associated with members of the Straight edge movement. It is celebrated under the name of "Edge Fest" on October 17 and was first done so in 1999 in Boston, Massachusetts...
2009 in Revere, Massachusetts
Revere, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, and located approximately from downtown Boston. It is named after the American patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 51,755.- History :...
, along with other Straight Edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
bands. Many members of bands presented testimonies of how members from Have Heart had a huge influence on their lives and careers, along with presenting stories of good times shared with members of Have Heart. Have Heart's last performance consisted of songs from all three of their releases and went for roughly one hour. The crowd performed typical Moshing
Moshing
Moshing is a dance in which participants push or slam into each other. They also flail their limbs to breakdowns of hardcore punk and its sub-genres. It is most associated with aggressive music genres, such as hardcore punk and heavy metal...
and Hardcore Dancing, and boogie boards were even used by people for Stage diving
Stage diving
Stage diving is the act of leaping from a concert stage onto the crowd below. It is often the precursor to crowd surfing.Initially seen as confrontational and extreme, stage diving has become common at hardcore punk and thrash metal performances. Many musicians have made stage diving a part of...
. The last song they played was "Watch Me Rise" from The Things We Carry
The Things We Carry
The Things We Carry is the debut studio album of the straight edge hardcore punk band Have Heart.- Track listing :# "Life Is Hard Enough" – 0:56# "Watch Me Sink" – 3:15# "Armed with a Mind" – 3:14# "About Face" – 2:38# "The Unbreakable" – 2:04...
. Afterwards, Flynn laid out on the stage and a good majority of the crowd surrounded him onstage cheering and chanting, "Have Heart," along with fans shouting their personal testimonies to the significance Have Heart had on their lives. This lasted for around 20 minutes straight. Patrick Flynn estimated approximately 1500 people attended, whilst Bridge Nine estimated around 2000. The show was safe overall. With the presence of club security and police officers, moshing injuries were minimal, and no fighting broke out throughout the duration of the show.
Band members
Final lineup- Patrick Flynn – vocals (2002–2009)
- Ryan Hudon – guitar (2002–2009)
- Kei Yasui – guitar (2005–2009)
- Ryan Briggs – bass (2002–2009)
- Shawn Costa – drums (2005–2009)
Former
- Justin Paling – drums (2002–2005)
- Ben Kelly – guitar (2003–2005)
- Ryan Willis - guitar (2002–2003)
- Eric St. Jacques – guitar (2002–2004)
Touring
- Austin Stemper (2009)
Discography
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Record company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2003 | 2003 (EP) | — | — | Bottled Up Records |
| 2004 | What Counts (EP) | — | — | Think Fast! Records |
| 2006 | The Things We Carry The Things We Carry The Things We Carry is the debut studio album of the straight edge hardcore punk band Have Heart.- Track listing :# "Life Is Hard Enough" – 0:56# "Watch Me Sink" – 3:15# "Armed with a Mind" – 3:14# "About Face" – 2:38# "The Unbreakable" – 2:04... |
— | — | Bridge Nine Records |
| 2008 | You Can't Go Home Again (EP) | — | — | Bridge Nine Records |
| 2008 | Songs To Scream At The Sun Songs To Scream At The Sun (Album) Songs to Scream at the Sun is the second studio album of the straight edge hardcore punk band Have Heart. The album debuted and peaked at No. 193 on the Billboard Top 200.- Reception :Reviews of Songs To Scream At The Sun were generally favorable... |
193 | 16 | Bridge Nine Records |
| 2010 | 10.17.09 (live album) | — | — | Bridge Nine Records |
| 2011 | We Were Supposed To Stay Young (DVD) | — | — | Bridge Nine Records |
| "—" denotes the record did not chart |
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External links
- Have Heart at Bridge Nine Records
- Have Heart at MySpace
- Review of Have Heart in Manchester
- Interview with Pat Flynn (Aug. 2007)
- Have Heart profile at punknews.org
- TheLightBetween.com - Patrick Flynn interview 18/Dec/2008
- ChangeTheRecord.net interview with Pat Flynn - 20/07/09
- Photos from Have Heart's final tour