Tag: Black Eyed Sceva

This brilliant alternative rock band formed in Santa Barbara, California in the 1990s. They released one full-length album Way Before the Flood and a follow-up EP 5 Years, 50,000 Miles Davis, before changing the band name to Model Engine and releasing one more album, The Lean Year’s Tradition. All three releases came out through 5 Minute Walk and/or SaraBellum Records (the latter an imprint of 5MW). The band’s sound was unique. They played an earthy, rootsy form of alternative rock but also had some progressive tendencies–more so later on as they morphed into Model Engine.… Continued →

I don’t know what it is but maybe today’s dark and stormy skies along with a heavy downpour elicits a moody yet introspective response to music. A song such as “Handshake” really makes you stop and think. I still believe after all these years that the band Black Eyed Sceva (and later known as ‘Model Engine’) were brilliant songwriters, Jeremy Post in particular. There was something magical in their music and the way they conveyed these emotions through song. They may not have been widely known or celebrated as “Rock stars” but their music was incredibly important to me.… Continued →

Today’s Video Flashback is from 90’s alt-rock band, Black Eyed Sceva for their song “Justified” from the album “Way Before the Flood” (1995 Five Minute Walk Records). Video is a little grainy as it appears someone either recorded from a VHS or filmed their TV. This band still ranks high on my list of favorite acts from the 90’s in the Christian rock scene. They released “Way Before the Flood” and an EP before changing their name to “Model Engine” and then released “Lean Years Tradition” in 97′.… Continued →