S.T.U.N. (band)

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S.T.U.N.
Also known asScream Toward The Uprising Of Non-Conformity
OriginLos Angeles, United States
Genres Punk rock
Post hardcore
Years active2000-2003
LabelsGeffen Records
Members Christiane J. (vocals), Neil Spies (guitar), Nicks S. (bass), Bobby Alt (drums)
Website http://www.myspace.com/stunmusic

S.T.U.N., which stands for 'Scream Toward The Uprising Of Non-Conformity,' were a punk band from Los Angeles, formed in 2000. Their lyrics are idealistic, with the aim of supporting universalism, socialism, abolishing class warfare, and against American imperialism, laid over punk rock reminiscent of Rage Against the Machine. They were signed to Geffen Records in 2002. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Their first and only apparent album, "Evolution of Energy", was released on June 24, 2003. [2]

S.T.U.N's influences include The Clash, Sex Pistols, Pixies, Noam Chomsky, Daniel Quinn, Jane's Addiction, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Super Furry Animals, and David Bowie. [2]

Evolution of Energy

  1. "Transmission" - 0:32
  2. "Movement" - 3:01
  3. "Annihilation (Of the Generations)" - 2:40
  4. "Here Comes the Underground" - 2:49
  5. "Boredom" - 3:21
  6. "Love and Chaos" - 3:09
  7. "Reuters" - 2:40
  8. "Watch the Rebellion Grow" - 2:55
  9. "We Want You" - 2:32
  10. "The Future Is Now" - 2:46
  11. "Illegal Operations" - 0:29
  12. "We Will Come to You" - 5:02

Notes

  1. ROCKZONE.COM: CD Reviews: S.T.U.N. - Evolution of Energy Matt Peterson, Rockzone
  2. 1 2 3 S.T.U.N. | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos Myspace, Inc.
  3. S.T.U.N. - Page 1 - Music - St. Louis - Riverfront Times Niles Baranowski, Nov 26 2003. Riverfront Times.
  4. S.T.U.N. Count Down To Revolution Jon Wiederhorn, MTV, June 20, 2003.
  5. S.T.U.N. Open Up And Bleed In Video, Take Their Message On The Road Jon Wiederhorn, MTV, October 24, 2003.
  6. S.T.U.N. | AllMusic Rovi Corporation. (Retrieved 12 March 2011.)

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