Bandcamp Album of the Day Jan 23, 2017, This is not a Fugazi record. Richmond, VA based Holy Roller is hitting the scene with their self titled, debut album. http://holyrollers.bandcamp.com/album/tip-your-shamans "[5] The term describes dancing, shaking or other boisterous movements by church attendees who perceive themselves as being under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Some preachers cast out demons, they call their dialogue talking in tongues or talking unknown tongue (language that the Devil can't understand). ", and "Amen![3][4]. Merriam-Webster traces the word to 1841. If you like Holy Rollers, you may also like: These marauding punk songs—featuring Mary Timony, Alec MacKaye, Mark Cisneros, and Chris Wilson—summon the spirit of classic D.C. hardcore.

Holy Rollers The Holy Rollers formed in Washington, DC in 1989. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. The early ’90s saw the DC underground becoming increasingly politically aware and the Holy Rollers were one of the more active bands. ", "Hallelujah! [6], Those within related Wesleyan traditions have reclaimed the term as a badge of honor; for example William Branham wrote: "And what the world calls today holy-roller, that's the way I worship Jesus Christ. Nov 17, 2019, 1:13 PM. The Holy Rollers formed in Washington, DC in 1989. 73 likes.

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Fun JTHR trivia fact: We almost named the band Rob Rockly & The Raw Broccolis. While they may not have been the first DC punk band to feature all the members on vocals, they were certainly the first to sing three-part harmonies. Welcome to our new band page for the Holy Rollers A four-piece band who play a huge variety of covers to suit any occasion.
[8], "The first tune, 'Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting', is church music.

The Holy Rollers may not have been the first D.C. punk band to feature all the members on vocals, but certainly they were the first to sing three-part harmonies. "[7] Gospel singer Andraé Crouch stated, "They call us holy rollers, and what they say is true. Holy Roller refers to Protestant Christian churchgoers in the holiness movement, such as Free Methodists and Wesleyan Methodists. HOLY Rollers. ”Traveling On”, a song by the Portland folk rock band The Decemberists, contains a reference to holy rollers. [2] The Oxford English Dictionary cites an 1893 memoir by Charles Godfrey Leland, in which he says "When the Holy Spirit seized them ... the Holy Rollers ... rolled over and over on the floor. 127 likes. But if they knew what we were rollin' about, they'd be rollin' too." THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who’s come out…, Cats out of the bag and MEOW the milky new single is purring its way through the press with an exclusive premiere b…, HAWT TUNE INCOMING: Our new single - “What You Need” - off of our forthcoming EP - “Patience” - caresses your lobes…, nbd just causally defecating ourselves with excitement please bring wet wipes to the shows for us thanks, Fun JTHR trivia fact: We almost named the band Rob Rockly & The Raw Broccolis, What’s funny about us is NOTHING WE’RE A SUPER MEGA-RAWK BAND AND WE TAKE OURSELVES VERY SERIOUSLY anyways who’s re…. Band votes have been tallied and whomever watched us in Seattle/Vegas/Omaha/Austin/Pittsburgh/Silver Spring y’all g…, Headbanging more than necessary, averaging three hours of sleep at night, devouring gas station cuisine, and group…, We put out an EP on Friday that is somehow already an instant American classic ALSO we’ve been ripping these stages…, So far the road has been insane and our van farts have been surprisingly tame. While they may not have been the first DC punk band to feature all the members on vocals, they were certainly the first to sing three-part harmonies.