Ground Zero was from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They played alongside bands like Man Sized Action, Rifle Sport, & Willful Neglect. Their first output was on the
Kitten compilation (Reflex C 1982). The self titled debut album was released in 1984 (Reflex I). After listening to both you would most likely deny the fact that it's the same band. From a solid Husker Du style hardcore, to a spastic, funkish, almost Minutemen approach. There's even a nice cover of the Peanuts song. Now there are a few cheesy kinda goofy songs, but can you blame them for trying to have a sense of humor? So if anyone enjoys this Midwest obscurity, let me know and I'll post their second record.
KittenInstitution
Simplistic
Bombed Out Bob
Why Grow Up/City News/Prejudice/Agitation
Ground ZeroPerformance Mufflers
Bummed Out Bob
President's Hair
Fort McPoop In A Shoe
You Think You're So Perfect
Where's The Ice
Chemical Dependency
Ground Zero
The Day After....
Borscht
Chapter
Porno Store Exit
Schroeder
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5 comments:
Cool to see all these forgotten midwest bands, some awesome stuff on this blog! Any chance of the Effigies "Ink", "For Ever Grounded", or some Otto's Chemical Lounge?
I do have For Ever Grounded. As for Otto's Chemical Lounge, haven't been able to track their records down either, but if anyone out there does please make it available. More Midwest bands to come!
thanks fer the "ground zero", sure brings back the memories.
Linked up over at MNPunk.com
Any chance of a re-up? Been looking for GZ's GZ for ages, but now your dl links aren't working.
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