soulDecision are a pop group from Canada that achieved moderate success in the late 1990s in the U.S and Canada with their single, “Faded”. The band’s line-up, music and level of success was vastly different during the time of their debut and follow-up albums. The band was originally a trio consisting of Trevor Guthrie (vocals, guitar), David Bowman (vocals), Ken Lewko (keyboards). While their singles, “Faded” and “Ooh It’s Kinda Crazy” incorporate dance, the majority of their debut album, “No One Does It Better”, released in 2000, was mainly influenced by 80s balladry. The album sold 750,000 copies worldwide.
After promotion and touring for their first album had completed, soulDecision went on a long hiatus which resulted in a change in line-up. In 2004, Dave Bowman left the band, while there were three additions to the band: James Reid (guitar), Tino Zulfo (bass) and Terepai Richmond (drums). Before the release of their second album, “Shady Satin Drug”, the band claimed that their original line-up was influenced by the record company they didn’t fit the mould they wanted to market them as.
With the album being released on lead singer Trevor Guthrie’s record label, Sextant Records, the band was allowed more artistic freedom over their work. The album subsequently was released in Canada only in October 26, 2004 although it was available for purchase online through their official website. With “Shady Satin Drug”, the band moved towards a more upbeat and danceable sound that was more similar to their hit single, “Faded”. The band became marketed more as credible musicians rather than as a pop band, as seen by their music video “Kiss The Walls”. While the band received major airplay with their single, “Kiss The Walls”, the album sales were significantly low only selling 10,000 copies.
Since then, soulDecision have disbanded with lead singer Trevor Guthrie announcing a solo career. |
