Of Cabbages and Kings (band)

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Of Cabbages and Kings
Origin Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genres Punk rock
Noise rock
Years active19851992
LabelsPurge/Sound, Triple X Records
Past membersRich Hutchins
Algis Kizys
Carolyn Master
Ted Parsons
Vincent Signorelli
Diane Wlezien

Of Cabbages and Kings is an American noise rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Its name is a quote from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass . The band's sound has been described as a "highly visceral attack" that is "founded on a vivid technical mastery owing little to the commonly revered tenets of speed and/or flash, instead conjuring a brutal, primal power and intensity virtually unmatched in modern music." [1]

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Band history

Formed by members of the Bag People in 1985, the band's original lineup consisted of Algis Kizys (bass, vocals), Carolyn Master (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Ted Parsons (drums, vocals). However, Kizys and Master were the core of the band, remaining the only consistent members throughout its existence. All three of their albums featured Diane Wlezien, who sang lead vocals on about half the songs with Kizys handling lead vocals on the remainder. [2]

In 1988, Ted left to focus on his work with the band Prong and was replaced by Rich Hutchins (Live Skull, Ruin..., Lubricated Goat, etc.). Basic Pain Basic Pleasure was released in 1990 and is usually considered the highpoint of the band's discography, showcasing refined production and arrangements with increased musical variety. [1] Swans drummer Vincent Signorelli joined the band to record their final album titled Hunter's Moon , which also featured guest appearances by Motherhead Bug vocalist David Ouimet, former drummer Ted Parsons and composer J. G. Thirlwell. [3] Due to obligations with other bands, Of Cabbages and Kings rarely had time to tour and disbanded in the early nineties.

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles
Compilation appearances

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References

  1. 1 2 Black, Art (2007). "Of Cabbages and Kings". Trouser Press . Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. "Of Cabbages & Kings". Allmusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  3. Hunter's Moon (booklet). Of Cabbages and Kings. Los Angeles, California: Triple X Records. 1992.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)