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Jank 1000
Jank 1000 formed in Berkeley in 1988 around David Yow, Mark Kramer, and Dale Crover, who also played with the Melvins. Their early noise rock and punk...
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She Knows Who
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Square
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The Idiot
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42 Miles
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Aint Got A Clue
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All For 1 & 1 For Me
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Blind
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Breaking Up
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Crummy
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Dear Veronica
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Here's To Good Trends
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If You Would Fall
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In The Meantime
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Let's Go
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Misty 540
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One Small Problem
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Jank 1000 formed in Berkeley in 1988 around David Yow, Mark Kramer, and Dale Crover, who also played with the Melvins. Their early noise rock and punk influences gave them a cult following for abrasive, unconventional work. Songs like '42 Miles' and 'Blind' came from that period.
Their sound mixed discordant guitars, pounding drums, and Yow's unhinged vocals, with live shows known for intense, sometimes shocking antics. This approach drew both praise and criticism, leading to some venue bans. They put out albums like 'Witch' in 1992 and 'The Colossal Spine' in 2010.
The lineup included David Wm. Sims on bass at times. Their music, including tracks such as 'Aint Got A Clue' and 'Dear Veronica', stayed experimental and polarizing, appealing to a dedicated fanbase without seeking mainstream acceptance.
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