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The Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms formed in Chicago in 1999 with Chris McCaughan on vocals, Brendan Kelly on guitar, Neil Hennessy on bass, and Keelin Garcia on drums. Their...
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The Lawrence Arms formed in Chicago in 1999 with Chris McCaughan on vocals, Brendan Kelly on guitar, Neil Hennessy on bass, and Keelin Garcia on drums. Their debut album 'Ghostwriter' came out the following year, setting up their approach with straightforward punk energy and lyrics that leaned toward the personal. They've kept at it since, putting out records like 'Apathy and Exhaustion' in 2003, 'Oh Calcutta!' in 2006, and more recently 'Skeleton Coast' in 2018 and 'Contagious' in 2023.
Their songs often work with a direct, melodic punk sound, and McCaughan's writing has touched on his own experiences, including some public struggles with mental health and addiction. In 2005, a tour was canceled after he was arrested for heroin possession. The band's shows are known for their intensity, and they've maintained a steady presence in the punk scene without much flash or pretense.
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