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Racebannon Wiki Information
History
Racebannon was formed in Indianapolis in 1996 by Michael Anderson and James Bauman. The group cites The Melvins, Melt Banana, and Ice Nine as early influences. [1] They cobbled together a lineup from members of other Indianapolis hardcore punk bands and released their first 7" record in 1998. Many other 7"'s, split 7"'s, and compilation appearances followed, as well as the bands debut album, First There Was The Emptiness
. The group's name comes from Dr. Quest's bodyguard in the cartoon show Johnny Quest
. [2] Among the group's unusual sonic attributes is the use of DJ scratching, but as a conduit for noise rather than a rhythmic accompaniment (as in hip hop). [3] After moving to Bloomington, Indiana, they signed with Secretly Canadian, who released their full-length In the Grips of the Light
. The album was recorded with Mike Mogis of Lullaby for the Working Class, and resulted in their winning praise from Alternative Press
. [ 2002's Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In
, was a concept album revolving around a Faustian bargain and was also produced by Mogis.][ Over the course of the album (sometimes considered a rock opera), the protagonist, Rodney, sells his soul to Satan in exchange for the chance to become a drag queen rock star. [4] The group performed at SXSW in 2003. [5] Their most recent album, Acid or Blood
, appeared in 2008 on Southern Records. [6] [7] Another album, entitled Six Sick Sisters
, and a 12" remix of a Merzbow track have also been named as future releases. [8]
]
Members
- Michael Anderson - vocals
- James Bauman - guitar
- Chris Saligoe - bass
- Brad Williams - drums
Past Additional Members
- Dave Britts
- Chris Williams
- Nate Spainhower
- Mike Bell
Discography
This list is incomplete; you can help by [ expanding it]
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- First There Was The Emptiness
LP (Level Plane, 2000; re-released to CD, Secretly Canadian, 2005) [9]
- In the Grips of the Light
CD/LP (Secretly Canadian, 2002)
- Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In
CD/LP (Secretly Canadian, 2002)
- Near and Far, Vol. 2
CD/LP (Backroad Records, 2002)
- The Inevitable: Singles and Rarities 1997-2005
CD (Alone Records, 2005)
- Acid or Blood
CD/LP (Southern Records, 2008)
References
- Interview with Racebannon. ''Smother Magazine''.
- Racebannon at Epitonic
- Kurt Morris, Racebannon at Allmusic
- Review of ''Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In''. Allmusic
- Satan's Kickin'. ''The Stranger'', June 5-11, 2003.
- Review of ''Acid or Blood''. Prefix Magazine, August 12, 2008.
- Reivew of ''Acid or Blood''. Thrash Hits, July 31, 2008.
- Racebannon Return with Album, Tour, Merzbow Remix. Pitchfork Media, August 7, 2008.
- Review of ''First There Was the Emptiness'', Allmusic
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