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October Crisis
October Crisis was a Canadian hardcore punk band that formed in Toronto in 1980. Their sound had a rough, aggressive edge, and their lyrics often dealt with...
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October Crisis was a Canadian hardcore punk band that formed in Toronto in 1980. Their sound had a rough, aggressive edge, and their lyrics often dealt with political themes. They released their first album, 'A Message From Our Sponsors,' in 1981, which included the track of the same name that criticized corporate influence in media and the arts.
They put out several more records through the 1980s, including 'Threat to Society' in 1982 and 'New Way(s) to Make War' in 1983. Other songs like 'Design For Dying' and 'Remote Controlled' appeared on later albums. The band's lineup included Paul Hyde on vocals, Tony Longo on guitar, Steve Hogg on bass, and Mike Watt on drums.
October Crisis played a style that mixed hardcore punk with some thrash and noise elements. Their music wasn't subtle, it was loud, fast, and direct. They recorded a live album in Berlin in 1986 and kept releasing material until the early 1990s, with 'Forever October' coming out in 1991.
They weren't around for a particularly long time, but they developed a following in the Canadian punk scene during their active years.
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