Founded by Boston, Massachusetts, USA punk legend "Sweet' Pete Mahler, In My Eyes brought together members of local bands, Ten Yard Fight and Fastbreak. Influenced by 7 Seconds, Minor Threat and Youth Of Today, it was In My Eyes" intention of forming an 80s-style straight edge hardcore band as an antithesis to the growing trend for metallic hardcore. Mahler along with Neal St. Clair (guitar), Anthony Pappalardo (guitar), Damian Genuardi (bass), and Luke Garro (drums) set about recording a demo to capture their polished interpretation of traditional hardcore. On completion of the demo, In My Eyes then did all they could to distribute it as far and wide as possible, including a self-financed tour of the west coast. Their perseverance finally paid off when the tape brought them to the attention of several independent labels, including Revelation Records. The Difference Between was a typically strident affair, with the band's take on 80s hardcore, although lacking invention, well received by a growing fanbase. Solid performances on the Revelation Summer Tour of the USA and support slots with Sick Of It All and H2O increased their profile ahead of the Demo collection. Jeff Neumann replaced original guitarist St. Clair prior to the recording of Nothing To Hide, and although the band's influences were again evident, this release saw them beginning to develop their own sound. Any further progress was not to be however, as In My Eyes, never intended as a long-term project, split soon after, although rumours of a reunion have persisted. |
