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DISSONANCE was a Flint, Michigan seminal hardcore punk band known for their unique brand of melodic thrash and hyper-energetic live performances. From 1982 - 1987 they grew from humble punk roots to become a viable force in the Midwest underground music scene developing a respectable and loyal following. Committed to a strong DIY ("Do It Yourself") work ethic and willingness to explore, they combined elements of hardcore with metal, rock, funk and (arguably) even hip-hop. Hosting many nationally-touring bands via their own booking and promotion efforts, they played with groups such as Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies, C.O.C, 7 Seconds, D.R.I., Wasted Youth, Die Kreuzen, Toxic Reasons, Crucifucks and Slayer. They were featured on a nationally released hardcore compilation , toured the country in the summer of 1986 and disbanded in the summer of 1987. The smell, however, has lingered...
Reuniting for one last swing in December 2005 to honor the memory of their dear friend, supporter and independent record store owner, Doug Earp (Wyatt Earp Records), DISSONANCE was revitalized just long enough to properly release the band's entire oeuvre.
Al Steele, now at the helm of Wyatt Earp Records, and in cooperation with DISSONANCE, has reissued the band's previously available material with many bonus goodies in a whomping retrospective as the inaugural release on Earp's dream,
WYATT EARP RECORDS (the label!)
The release, a tightly-packed 2 x CD & accompanying 45-minute DVD bonanza, features;
- re-equalized original recordings
- unreleased live recordings
- liner notes from renowned author and Flint native,
Paul A. Toth
AND introduction from
Scott Carlson of
REPULSION fame!
- A NEWLY RECORDED VERSION OF
THE CHOSEN!
- live footage at Wild Bills nightclub (1983)
- live footage from December, 2005s first Earpfest
- Paul A. Toth narration of condensed liner notes to slideshow
- comments and memories by fellow Flint companions of the period
- Paul A. Toth narration of excerpt from his acclaimed novel,
FIZZ!
NEED A DEAFENING ENDORSEMENT? Check this... The Punk Vault
Or, check out this review! "Dudes, I bought your discography-type thingy at my local record store. I was incredibly impressed with the fact that it had two discs, let alone a DVD, only to discover that it was solid gold. SOLID gold. I love it. Sorry if this is really weird, but you're my favorite band in MI now!
~ Dan, Grand Rapids, MI
CALL 810.733.1031 or check out www.myspace.com/wyattearprecords
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