Band Lineup:
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- Pete Stewart – Vocals, Guitar (Later worked with Tait, solo artist)
- Paul Roraback – Drums (also of One Bad Pig, Bloodgood, PJ Bostic, Gideon's Press)
- Dalton Roraback – Bass
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- Release Date: Aug 15, 2025
- Dusk Color Limited Run Vinyl
- First Time on Vinyl
- Mastered for Vinyl
- For Fans Of: Nirvana, Live, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden
- Limited to 300 copies
- UPC: 765105160607
- 2025 Girder Records (GR1221LP)
- Officially licensed from Capitol CMG
- Band Approved and Supported!
Description
Originally released in 1997 and Limited to just 300 copies, this release comes in a stunning Dusk color vinyl and includes a full-color, double-sided inner sleeve with lyrics. Fully remastered for vinyl, it's legally licensed, band-approved, and fully supported.
If Lonely House was a sonic outcry, Flying was the controlled burn that followed. Released two years later, Flying showed Grammatrain’s evolution—musically tighter, lyrically even more introspective, and emotionally gripping. From the explosive “This Is” to the vulnerable “Justified,” the album soared on a wave of dynamic shifts, rich textures, and brutally honest songwriting.
With this album, Grammatrain proved they weren’t just riding the grunge wave—they were carving out their own legacy within it.
Flying took Grammatrain to a more experimental and progressive place. While still heavy and guitar-driven, it absorbed new influences—The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, R.E.M., Pink Floyd. The title track was a psychedelic fairy tale, while songs like “Pain” and “Jonah” returned to their core grunge roots.
“Pain” remains one of their signature tracks, wrestling with personal flaws and spiritual conflict:
“I wish that I could say I am a perfect man / I wish sometimes that I would not be who I am…”
“Peace,” with its jangly guitar lines and reflective mood, was one of their more accessible songs and earned airplay even on stations that typically avoided heavier Christian rock.
For Fans Of: Nirvana, Live, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden
Hard music for hard times.
That’s the best way to describe Seattle’s Grammatrain—a band born out of pain, faith, and a fire to tell the truth. Now, their two most iconic albums, Lonely House (1995) and Flying (1997), are now reissued for the first time ever on vinyl by Girder Records.
These aren’t just albums—they’re battle cries from the edge of belief and brokenness. In the heart of the ‘90s grunge movement, Grammatrain brought the weight of real life into Christian music, shaping a unique sound that stood shoulder-to-shoulder with more prominent
Seattle Sound with a Soul
Formed in Seattle in the early '90s, Grammatrain was Christian rock’s most authentic response to the grunge explosion. They didn't chase trends. Their sound was heavy, melodic, and raw—not just musically, but spiritually.
They came up around the same time as MxPx, but instead of punk energy, Grammatrain was soaked in the darker, moodier tones of Seattle’s underground. Their music was filled with distortion and introspection, but also redemption. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu), their work resonated with fans looking for more than just "happy in Jesus" songs.
Their name, Grammatrain, was a quirky slur of “Grandma’s Train,” inspired by the Rorabacks’ grandmother, who lived next to train tracks and often joked she was waiting for her train to the better life.
Roots of Grammatrain date back to BLOODGOOD
The roots of Grammatrain trace back to a Seattle Bible study hosted by Michael Bloodgood (of the Christian metal band Bloodgood). Drummer Paul Roraback was a member—and former Bloodgood drummer—who later spoke openly about his struggles with drug addiction even after becoming a Christian. “The Christians wouldn't deal with me because I was still doing drugs. My stoner friends didn't want anything to do with me because I had become a Christian,” he said.
That tension, isolation, and inner war fueled the band’s lyrics and identity. These were not Sunday morning songs—they were midnight cries.
Paul later went on to form PJ Bostic and Gideon’s Press, further pushing the boundaries of thoughtful, faith-driven rock. He also played with One Bad Pig and Bloodgood, adding to his legacy of raw, aggressive music with a message.
Tracklist:
Side A
- Jonah 2:40
- Less Of Me 2:47
- Flying 5:11
- Rocketship 2:24
- Peace 4:12
- Pain 4:46
Side B
- Sell Your Soul 3:22
- Fuse 3:48
- Spiderweb 3:14
- Found In You 4:44
- For Me 4:10 (The song is actually 3:48, put we added the hidden track POP at 4:05 which last until 4:10)
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