The Outer Limits - Once In Your Life - 1990
from the self-titled demo cassette

The Outer Limits consisted of Will Marley (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Greg Pope (Bass/Percussion/Guitar,Vocals) and Rob Schladensky (Percussion/Bass). The band originated in Boone, NC where each member was a student at Appalachian State University. The band was together from 1987 – 1993 and received positive reviews from music critics. Some of these reviews included:

“Outer Limits are one of North Carolina’s brightest and best pop hopefuls. Without question, the band draws influence and inspiration from pop’s rich tradition. It steers clear of derivation, pretension, and the cliché, however, by fashioning cleverly arranged songs that pique the listener’s interest with subtle harmonic twists, a strong rhythmic punch, and inventive melodies. The songs are studiously constructed and melodically advanced- energetic, upbeat performances presented with admirable dynamic grace confidence and power. Topped with loud ringing guitars, intelligent lyrics and strong vocal harmonies, it makes for a powerful sound that is as invigorating as it is appealing.” – Ed Bumgardner, Winston-Salem Journal, Friday, January 4, 1991.

“Grand gestures abound in the Outer Limits’ music. The vocals frequently soar in harmonic alliance. Poppy, reverb drenched guitar spirals through the rousing songs. Everything comes together in a full-blown melodic jolts that hit like blazing, warming flood lights.” - Charlotte Observer, Friday, October 12, 1990.

The Outer Limits recorded an 11 song self-titled cd which actually comprised their studio work from 1987-1991. The cd was recorded at Overdub Lane and TGS Studios in Chapel-Hill, NC where it was engineered by Wes Lachot and Steve Gronback, respectively. The album was produced by The Outer Limits and Lee Daniels.

The Outer Limits played on the college circuit in NC, SC, and VA. They opened for groups such as The Romantics, Melissa Etheridge, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dreams So Real, Majosha (Ben Folds), Royal Crescent Mob, Winter Hours, Naked Prey, Hege V and others.

Band Members:
Will Marley - Guitar, Vocals
Greg Pope - Bass, Vocals
Rob Schlad­ensky - Drums

Other contributing members with the band included: founding member Chris Dolack (Bass), Steve King (Rhythm Guitar), and Rob Scholl-Burrell (Bass).