🎵 The Tea Party - The River REACTION

[@mitchelltyler5972]

NOOO FUCKING WAAAY!!!! I can't believe you guys actually reacted to The Tea Party.. Incredible three man band from Canada. They have SO many great songs. Other songs of theirs to check out: Master and Margarita, Temptation, The Bazaar, Army Ants, Alarum, Cathartik, Fire in the Head, Walk With Me... the list just goes on and on really.

[@StanleyPain]

One of my all-time favourite bands.

[@Whitesquall123]

The Tea Party is super underrated. They have such unique sound and are hella talented. Glad you guys got to check them out. After another song or two, they'll be on your list of favourite Canadian artists.

[@MrPeeps-vo8mr]

Holy crap! A reaction to the Tea Party 🤯 Definitely wasn't expecting this. Such a great band, hoping you do more from them.

[@Protege2001]

I know, they are rare and I'm pretty sure I've watched them all.

[@darkbladetri]

Its a Canadian band i grew up listening to them moist three days grace and our lady peace on Canadian

[@tminus1019]

I thought the exact same thing

[@eltonazo]

Me to im surprise and happy that tea party is representing canada in the rock scene

[@Danimal77]

One of the most criminally underrated hard rock trio's of ALL-TIME!!!! Their entire discography is AMAZING!!!

[@PabloRichardFernandez]

I saw these guys live about 15 years ago at an outdoor concert and as soon as they broke into a gut-punching rendition of Heaven Coming Down, the skies opened up and unleashed the most epic lightning and thunder storm. Easily one of my favourite concert experiences of all time!

[@edrueter9]

I know I'm 2 years late on this comment. But I saw them live, and when they played this song, as the big guitar solo was going to kick in, they instead hit the riff from Led Zeppelins Kashmir, and they played that. The crowd lost their minds. It was awesome.

[@PrettyFixedStars]

Saw this band many times. The lead singer Jeff Martin is very talented and can play many different, unique instruments. Underrated Canadian band 🇨🇦

[@markgregory983]

Great band. His voice always reminds me of Jim Morrisons. Fave song is definatly The Bazaar.

[@kyles5513]

This band is incredible. Especially their early stuff from the 90's.

[@justinatest9456]

🇨🇦 Another amazing Canadian three-piece band 🇨🇦

[@princeofpcos9804]

The entire Splendor Solis album is good. Lots of acoustic guitar, minor keys, Arabic influences.

[@hmpz36911]

I'm going to have to check out more of this band's catalog. A surprisingly good recommendation from the chat.

[@debbieplato5107]

Check out Sister Awake live Much More Music Toronto 👍

[@jomojojo6603]

This is an amazing, original band. You can skip the first album...it flopped. Couple songs from that album made it to the second album. I'd say 10 awesome songs and 10 more good ones. My joke about The Tea Party is that Jim Morrison came back to life and joined Led Zeppelin.

[@hmpz36911]

@@jomojojo6603 I can see those comparisons. Also, Dio-era Rainbow (circa mid-late 70s) had some of these Middle Eastern type elements, in songs like Gates Of Babylon or Stargazer. Scorpions (same 70s era) used a bit in Sails Of Charon as well. I love these exotic elements in rock/metal and incorporated them into my music as well. I don't know anything about Tea Party, but am very interested in what their influences were.

[@hmpz36911]

@@debbieplato5107 Thanks. I've exhausted the metal bins for decades now and am branching out into all these different directions. Always happy to find a fresh nugget like this.

[@mitchelltyler5972]

You have no idea bro. This is an incredible band.

[@funkymango3427]

The Tea Party were huge in Australia back in the 90s.

[@vinceaaron8921]

the bazaar is fantastic by them. another great 3 piece band.

[@Thee_Hooligan]

So many of these Canadian bands like this that came out in the 90's were sadly silenced at the border for no reason at all. It's great to see them getting rediscovered again. This band has so many hood songs.

[@likeforthealgorithm]

Our Lady Piece, I mother Earth and I almost forgot, Matthew Good Band and his solo career are a few of other great Canadian bands that never got any decent US air play

[@Protege2001]

@@likeforthealgorithm Moist

[@crazeyjoe]

I absolutely love The Tea Party! Awesome choice! This song has the Egyption "Phrygian" scale to give it an exotic flair.

[@danw3735]

Went a saw Tea Party in Melbourne, love them. They are like a cross between the Doors, Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam.

[@manna6618]

Always sold out when they toured Oz, much loved over here!

[@alexandermacneil4430]

This song deserves more views! Sick tune!

[@charlesberton2581]

I discovered the Tea Party in the early 2000s, and I really loved their first three or four albums. It's a three piece, and the singer looks and sounds like Jim Morrison, but he plays guitar like Jimmy Page. Awesome band.

[@nickcrisp7252]

I think "Sister Awake" is my favourite from this band. Possibly. Such a great combination of influences in their music. I hear The Doors, Cream, Led Zeppelin.

[@DiZastur]

yep, throw those 3 bands into a blender and sprinkle in a healthy pinch of Grunge...et voila

[@FrankCastlesConscience]

In the 90s they had an album Transmission, every song is gold. Its basically: Jim Morrison + Nine Inch Nails + Led Zeppelin. Genius Canadian band and the frontman creates great Egyptian melodies fused with hard rock and interesting lyrical ideas.

[@WyattsWildNature]

Ahh love this band. Great Canadian Rock, in the Doors vibes. 🤘

[@crazeyjoe]

Vocals with vibes of Morrison with Led Zep inspired (for the most part musically.

[@WyattsWildNature]

@@crazeyjoe he " Jeff Martin" has done vocals with the old old doors guys years ago live. Also check out The Armada, I think he moved to Australia and started other music projects.

[@coktoe4487]

He looked A LOT like Jim Morrison in the videos the Tea Party made back I in the day.

[@WyattsWildNature]

@@coktoe4487 totally 🤘🙂🤘

[@navbuoy]

@@WyattsWildNature Tea Party is pretty big in Australia and they have held some big events/concerts there.

[@mattdemo7173]

I always felt that Jeff Martin was a great singer/songwriter that channeled Jim Morrison on quite a few Tea Party songs, both vocally and lyrically. Highly recommend checking out the songs "Temptation", and "Save Me".

[@hellboundrubber4448]

This band ruled in their day. They had a lot of great singles and super unique sound. I think what made the band was people really liked the vocals being reminiscent of Jim Morrison. And the music was a little Led Zep.

[@dfbovey]

One of the best under known bands of the 90s.

[@jeffreekoch9298]

They are good. Like Queen of the Stone Age (QOTSA) and The Doors combined. Kind of psychedelic, alt rock, desert sounding rock. 🎸

[@DiZastur]

yeah, mystical feel, mind you I ordered their title CD from Columbia House and dropped a hit of acid before my first listen...lol

[@michaeldaugette802]

The Tea Party is a great Canadian alternative rock band I first heard them in 1993 on college radio on JSU in Jacksonville, Alabama when I heard this song I immediately thought oh I found me a new band to listen to and yes I did , but the first Album I bought of theirs was Transmission it was a very aggressive vibe on most of the songs ! Temptation by them is a great song the video is well pretty gothic looking but awesome ! Too bad The Tea Party hasn’t gotten the push here in America like they’ve gotten in other countries though !

[@richo2677]

They where loved in Australia as well !

[@michaeldaugette802]

@@richo2677 I know I have a friend that is a big tea party fan she’s from Australia, I think Jeff lived in Australia for several years as well his wife is from there .

[@clintoo167]

still can't believe I got them to do this song. I suggested it on their canadian live stream and it actually won the poll. if you want them to do more tea party definitely look for their next canada stream and join in so you can vote for this amazing band.

[@tedcole9936]

Way to go! I co-owned a record/cd/tape store in the 90s in Detroit and we sold a lot of Tea Party! Great track pick from their great first album. Well done, sir!!

[@C4L3D0N]

this is the Tea Party's debut single from their debut album. every album is its own unique beast but so worth a deep dive. the album that follows this is the edges of twilght, desert island scenario EoT is the FIRST disc I grab.

[@deedoublejay]

They put on a great show when I saw them in Windsor a couple of years ago. Sadly, they didn't play this one. It was their breakthrough track and remains my favourite.

[@kmvoss]

I grew up hearing these guys on the radio for years. I never heard this however, and it's a banger!

[@dannytheriault492]

Glad to see somebody react to Tea Party...that is one of my favorite albums of all time

[@yannhollister9091]

First time hearing this, nice discovery really great and unique

[@eddiedust1079]

These guys took The Doors and just ran with it. Very talented, especially the guitarist.

[@ragethesystem91]

It’s cool to see them dive into Canadian bands. I wonder what they would think of Moist.

[@seanwhitford1537]

I have been a fan of The Tea Party since the beginning. I am blown away you two are reacting to them!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@EchoesDaBear]

You're doing it again Lex - the Maple Leaf shirt for another FANTASTIC 3-piece from Canada. Windsor, Ontario in this case! Saw them about 1/2 dozen times (pretty much any time they passed through my home of Kitchener-Waterloo). Amazing band live! Highly recommend Save Me, Temptation, Sister Awake, The Bazaar, Heaven Coming Down, Fire In The Head, The Messenger, A Certain Slant of Light, Babylon...and they do a fantastic cover of the Rolling Stones' Paint It Black. This is an incredible rabbit hole to go down!!

[@Scott_fonz81]

Shout out from Kingsville...we all know this vibe... peace ✌️

[@brendanryan3885]

This is a band of extreme talent and much like RUSH a trio, hard to imagine such sounds comming from only 3 guys...love it! ; )

[@ivoshandor6278]

These guys never got their break in the us or overseas but were big here in the north. Great band. Great musicians. Check out fire in the head and bazaar alot of their early stuff was 🔥

[@crazeyjoe]

They picked up a very big following in the land down under as well.

[@manna6618]

Not quite true...always sold out in Oz and had a BIG following in the UK as well. It was the American labels that kept them from success in the US.

[@Candadian_Minion]

Awesome band thank you for trying them out .such a seductive sound .... Temptation was one of my favourites from these guys,highly recommend. Thanks again great reaction ✌....ps.Killer shirt and hat Lex 😂😂

[@smittmasterflex]

🖤🇨🇦 LOVE The Tea Party since the 90s and missed out on so many opportunities to see them live. Finally got to see them about 8 years ago, so amazing live. Jeff Martin's voice is like sexy butter to my ears. 🤣 I'm a ridiculous person, I know.

[@jamison8185]

First time hearing them and I really like! Dude sounds almost exactly like Jim Morrison.

[@georgek4gjn777]

Dude, not only sounds like him, he’s a spitting image of him. Did Jim have a son? I don’t think so but damn, go check them out on VIVO.

[@onepieceofgumleft]

You nailed it. I’m a huge fan of the Tea Party , and that’s exactly how I describe the lead singer.

[@Zero-Fox-Garage]

@@georgek4gjn777 sounds like him, looks like him, same initials (JM)

[@ericv181]

First time as well and I’m impressed, how’d I miss the boat on them. Singer does remind me of Jim Morrison with a sprinkle of Layne Staley

[@eltonazo]

@@Zero-Fox-Garage thats crazy i know JM and i been a fan of tp since 95 ages of twilight

[@themasterdebator3952]

Awesome to see this on your channel. Tea Party is a very underrated band and this song is classic.

[@sevvv8434]

Love that Lex is rocking the Canada stuff

[@rychenrollinc.3846]

This band is epic

[@brianhullaby7738]

These guys are wildly underappreciated. They even opened for TOOL some years ago

[@Protege2001]

And Led Zeppelin

[@eltonazo]

Thats crazy when aprox??

[@christopherbailey557]

Love these guy's! So many great songs.

[@sarahbarber8775]

Yes The Tea Party is amazing! Never thought I would see it here with you two.

[@spiffymick7073]

Saw them in Ottawa at the Rainbow Bistro. There were like 75 people there and we all had to pick up the bottom of our jaws off the floor. Totally amazing. Huge fan even since. The have always been underrated.

[@steve2070]

Your trippin me out I never thought in my heart of hearts that anyone would react to the tea party. partly because they are Canadian and partly because they never got the recognition I thought they deserved. Thank you again.

[@adspur]

Omg.I saw this band in a club in Ft.Wayne Indiana.They were awesome.

[@inphanta]

Ooh Tea Party. “Fire In the Head” from them is a must. 😊

[@TheRogue52]

That time in Canada had so many incredible bands

[@navbuoy]

Yeah, Our Lady Peace, Moist, I Mother Earth, Sloan, Econoline Crush, Big Sugar, The Grapes of Wrath and even Sandbox if they didn't commit career suicide...and so much more.

[@pdog547]

@@navbuoy You know Mike Smith (Bubbles) was in Sandbox? "Curious" is on a couple of my playlists still, great song. Big Sugar "Digging A Hole" would be a great one for them to do too. I Mother Earth - "One More Astronaut", Grapes Of Wrath - "Peace Of Mind". I actually knew the bass player from Econoline Crush when they were a thing...I worked with his GF, totally awesome guy. Also saw Moist live in Winnipeg around 1992 or 1993 when "Push" was in heavy rotation...wow, what a time. I miss the 90s!

[@mikew.3575]

The Tragically Hip and also The Tea Party are both phenomenal Canadian Artists and musicians. React to more of them. Temptation for The Tea Party, and Cordelia for The Hip!

[@ronwalker403]

Diggin Lex’s hat. Great choice for the a Tea Party!

[@hugeeuge810]

Very first international band I saw. 1993 Occidental Hotel Christchurch New Zealand. Got me hooked on live music

[@MrMcSmack]

OMG!!!!! This was unexpected ha ha! My fav band!

[@salvadorfernandez2820]

These guys were huge in Canada. I saw them live at an outdoor festival and it was hypnotic! You should try Temptation!

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Yes, Temptation should not be missed.

[@telebender]

Great Canadian band who's live show was pretty amazing back in the day. Nice pick!

[@mitchd4929]

Thanks for all this Can Con!

[@darrencymbala1762]

Great song. Headstones is a must do, one of my personal favourite Canadian bands. 3 Angels, Cubicly Contained to name a couple

[@RichardCanfield.1]

100% headstones 3 angels, tweeter and the monkey man, cubicaly contained, unsound, won't wait again Love that band

[@zwhtan]

Always enjoyed The Tea Party. Don't know their history, but there is a Bedouin feel to their rhythms and melodies.

[@nomasker1360]

first 3 albums are freakin awesome . Best Canadian band ever by far .

[@vicstamatiou2894]

Great Band 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏👌😎

[@metoo7557]

Also big in Canada are Sass Jordan, Big Sugar

[@badmotorbreath5206]

This awesome band, whom I’ve followed since the early 90s, have Had a huge following in Australia. Way ahead of their time with blending middle eastern and other world music with rock. First time I saw them live they even played a hurdy-gurdy! Bond fide legends. Thanks for the reaction 🇦🇺

[@annarks70]

Remember these guys were in their early 20s when they wrote this album!! Phenomenal 3 piece act, they take River on another level, LIVE!! Must-see! Jeff Martin with pitch-perfect vocals, has still got it!

[@wjeddy16]

Following Tea Party for nearly 30 years. Saw them live 6 plus times. Seeing reactions to The Tea Party, Priceless.

[@brucebanner2767]

Wow! One of my all-time favorites, The Tea Party!!!!!

[@stack_of_records]

Great band! Good choice. Has that Jim Morrison Voice.

[@northstar7694]

The song "Black River" by these guys is a banger!

[@Terry3Gs]

The cool thing about The Tea Party here from canada is the fact that they combined 2 popular groups of the 60's - 70's in Led Zeppelin & The Doors .... no one else that I know of have been able to do so.

[@lawrencekelli]

Great Choice..I have'nt listen to this for year's. They are so cool..very big in Australia.

[@musicisajourney]

Oh, how awesome you two have found The Tea Party! Sister Awake, the full version should be on this channel!

[@anthonymichel4660]

Brilliant group. This is what happens when Led Zeppelin collides with The Doors. Magic.

[@georgek4gjn777]

Oh my God, I just went and checked out there videos from VEVO and not only he sounds like Jim Morrison, HE freaken looks just like him, WHAT!!!! A Canadian Morrison who plays guitar. Did Jim have a son we don’t know about?

[@erwinschrodinger7116]

Glad you found your way to the Tea Party. My favorite band from the 90s. If you Jeff Martin's voice on this, definitely try Save Me on this same album. Also, The Bazaar, Fire in the Head, Transmission.

[@rdubya4911]

Great Canadian band. The songs you need to check out are heaven coming down and the messenger.

[@bazing5557]

The Tea Party is a band I grew up with so super stoked seeing a reaction from them, super underrated band imo

[@Cornerboy73]

This song is amazing when they play it live, especially when that guitar starts shredding out of nowhere midway through!

[@BUZZDAGEN]

Finally!!! You must do more. Turn the lamp down low (original) Sister awake The bazaar Fire in the head

[@onepieceofgumleft]

Tea Party ??!!! YES ! One of my favourite groups. Rock that’s infused with some middle eastern influence , and a singer that sounds like Jim Morrison. A lot of the songs have a smoky , sultry sound ... especially the “Interzone Mantras” album.

[@joerichards2658]

Love your hat, Lex! Much appreciated to both of you guys for diving into Canadian music. Lots of great artists and bands to check out. Take a listen to Blue Rodeo, Great Big Sea, July Talk, Sam Roberts, Arcade Fire, The Stampeders, Chilliwack, April Wine, and so many more

[@ThammuzBabylon]

I have no idea why The Tea Party never kicked off in the US like they did here in Canada or in Aus. I hope you two check out more of their songs.

[@manna6618]

It was purely politics of who they signed with...Sony made sure they never got airplay in the states.

[@alyas77]

Great band. Even greater live!!!

[@dasboot2761]

I was lucky enough to see them live in 1995... one of the best live bands I have ever seen,

[@travisgreene3509]

Never heard it. Very cool song.

[@Hanrahan46]

Jeff Martin have a damn great voice! Watch their live Psychopomp video next!

[@KitzMoMediaGroup]

I grew up listening to them. My parents were lucky enough to go see them. But they couldn't take me :( Neat to see some Tea Party Reactions.

[@Protege2001]

they are touring in 2022! maybe the will be in a city near you.

[@duncansolloway2497]

SHEEPDOGS/THE TREWS/BIG SUGAR are all great CDN bands worth checking out

[@leemackay888]

Saw them live in Vancouver Canada in 93 or 94. Was absolutely awesome ...Jeff used to play in a doors cover band also. The back doors. Canadian talent is rich ...❤

[@garybennett7835]

Jesus still sounds like Jim Morrison on vocals ! I forgot I've got this album somewhere on vinyl !

[@jamesdonais9559]

I wasn’t expecting that even I’ve never heard this song.. another great band I seen them in concert as a teenager, this band has always givin me the doors 🚪 vibe.

[@WhatsUpDoc1379]

I see a lot of The Doors influence in this. Like Tool meets The Doors...which is not a bad thing! Def checking more out!

[@heliotechnikinc3802]

Ive been trying to get some Tea Party since I started following you (around 50k subscribers). One of my favorite bands. Try Walking Wounded, The Bazaar, Messenger, Temptation...

[@damonhines8187]

'White Room' - Cream was sung by bassist/songwriter(with lyricist Pete Brown)Jack Bruce, an unmistakable powerhouse of soul, emotion and expressivity. I always thought the Tea Party seemed to have decided to build their career on a 'Kashmir'-sound-alike-template, but it takes creativity and ability that have served them well.

[@BlackMoore82]

The first band I saw perform up to ten times. Favorite songs are Fire in the Head, Walk With Me, Raven Skies, The River, Turn the Lamp Down Low, Angels, Apathy, Release, Temptation, Gyroscope, The Black Sea, Lullaby, Black Roses, Water's on Fire, The Ocean at the End, Heaven Coming Down, and Chimera.

[@Scott_fonz81]

Hometown music ..this is precious 🇨🇦

[@bethanyp8847]

The Tea Party are an amazing band that has SO much going on with it. Temptation shows a grit and grunge/goth style and then Heaven Coming Down has the soft and subtle edge then there's Sister Awake and Ocean at the End that are both completely different as well. Continue to look into their songs, they will not disappoint!

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

Tea Party had some interesting tunes and were pretty big for a few years up here.

[@titusbc]

The Tea Party was solid in the 90s, but i gotta say… the stuff they have been dropping in the last two years is very fine indeed. Worth a listen.

[@methos3135]

Hole in My Heart (feat. Todd Kerns - bassist and background vocalist for "Slash feat Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators") is one to check out for those interested. Non-stop listen for me.