Formed in Muncie, Indiana in 1991, Neurotic Box enjoyed some tumultuous ups and downs during their brief tenure. Singer Kevin Rhodenbaugh (ex-Soulpaint) had intended ..ing a band with bassist Jeremy Hammond, and through a mutual friend, met guitarist Steve Janiak (Devil to Pay, Pub Sigs). Janiak recommended guitarist Shane McCorkle (Hellwinkle). Without a suitable drummer, Kevin reluctantly returned to his original instruments, drums.
After playing a few shows, the group disbanded, then reformed a few months later with guitarist Chris Kent. This lineup went on to record 1991's "10 Song Demo" and 1992's "Wedge." Chris Kent was eventually replaced by Dan Fulkerson, but after a brief period of shows, the band became a three piece.
In 1993 Neurotic Box began recording their first full length record at Kelsey's Playground with guitar maestro Mike Kelsey, but before the record was released, they signed a publishing deal with now defunct Interscope Music (Possum Dixon, Tupac Shakur, SWV). After the release of 1994's "Parables for the Esoteric" the band showcased for a handful of major labels, recorded another 4 song demo at Kelsey's Playground (with producer John Bogosian), then added singer/guitarist Jeff Marker for only a few months before disbanding entirely, with Janiak off to devote his full attention to the Pub Sigs, Rhodenbaugh & Hammond starting a new group, Room 237.
In 1995, Neurotic Box reformed, this time with Pub Sigs guitarist Larry King. The band recorded 3 new songs and played locally until 1997, when they finally called it quits.
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From the demo sessions 1996 Steve Janiak - guit/voc, Kevin Rhodenbaugh - drums, Jeremy Hammond - bass, Larry King - guit
1. This Could Be
2. Don't
3. Valentine's Day
From the demo sessions Spring 94 Steve Janiak - guit/voc, Kevin Rhodenbaugh - drums, Jeremy Hammond - bass
1. World of Stone
2. Reasons
3. Mountains
4. Growth
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Parables for the Esoteric - 1994 Steve Janiak - guit/voc, Kevin Rhodenbaugh - drums, Jeremy Hammond - bass
1. Logos
2. Black Hole
3. Overgrown
4. Happily Ever After
5. Among Other Things
6. Prize Package
7. Sterling Silver
8. Inevitable
9. Mass
10. Chaos
11. Lost and Forgotten
12. Escape Goat
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Wedge - 1992 Steve Janiak - guit/voc, Kevin Rhodenbaugh - drums, Jeremy Hammond - bass, Chris Kent - guit
1. Open
2. If Only
3. I am Nothing
4. Controlled Substance
5. It's all in your head
6. Sideways, Up, and Down
7. Taken
8. By All Means
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10 Song Demo - 1991 Steve Janiak - guit/voc, Kevin Rhodenbaugh - drums, Jeremy Hammond - bass, Chris Kent - guit
1. Bang
2. Fallen Down
3. Strength of Will
4. Infinity
5. Skyscraper
6. It's All in your Head
7. Misunderstood
8. Inevitable
9. Controlled Substance
10. By All Means
Music, vendors, games, activities and much more are planned for the annual Youth Block Party, set for May 20 on Walnut Street in downtown Muncie. The Block Party will start at 7 p.m. and end about 11 p.m. This party is for teens only (ID required). The event, sponsored by the Mayor's Youth Council, will include karaoke and a DJ; Madden Video Game Tournament; rock climbing wall; inflatable games; three-on-three basketball, and more. For more info, call (765) 747-4845.
I STILL listen to "Parables for the Esoteric ".......an AMAZING album!.....It's great to see that you guys are having a "reunion"......hopefully show these other bands around here how it's REALLY done;)
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