CIV was a hardcore punk

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 band from New York City

New York City

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. The band is named after its vocalist, Anthony Civarelli. Three of the band's members (Civarelli, Siegler and Smilios) were members of Gorilla Biscuits

Gorilla Biscuits

Gorilla Biscuits are a New York City-based vegan straight edge hardcore band consisting of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey. The band is currently signed to Revelation Records.-Early career:...

. Band member Siegler played in other hardcore bands, including Youth Of Today

Youth of Today

Youth of Today is an American hardcore punk straight edge band, formed in 1985 and still in activity. The band played a major role in establishing the Youth Crew subculture of hardcore, both espousing and evolving the philosophies of the straight edge and vegetarian lifestyles.-History:Youth Of...

, Judge

Judge (band)

Judge was a New York-based straight edge band; formed in 1987 by Youth of Today guitarist, John "Porcell" Porcelly, and former Youth of Today drummer, Mike "Judge" Ferraro.-History:...

 and Gorilla Biscuits.

After the break-up of Gorilla Biscuits, Civarelli opened a tattoo studio on Long Island

Long Island

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. After the band Quicksand

Quicksand (band)

Quicksand was an American post-hardcore band from New York City founded in 1990 by singer/songwriter Walter Schreifels. Their debut self-titled EP was followed by two major label albums, Slip and Manic Compression...

 had signed to a major label, Schreifels re-united a late version of his former band, wrote a record and produced it, resulting in Set Your Goals. He was notably absent on their second full-length album, Thirteen Day Getaway

Thirteen Day Getaway

Thirteen Day Getaway is the second and last album by the punk rock band CIV. It was released on April 7, 1998 on Atlantic Records.-Track listing:#"Secondhand Superstar" – 2:44#"Big Girl" – 2:49#"Itchycoo Park" – 2:21...

. Shortly after releasing Thirteen Day Getaway, CIV disbanded in 2000.

They are known for the single Can't Wait One Minute More, which was released as a music video

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 which was featured on Beavis and Butt-head

Beavis and Butt-Head

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and used in a Nissan automobile commercial during the middle of 2005. Lou Koller from hardcore band Sick Of It All

Sick of It All

Sick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...

 provided additional vocal tracks for the song. Songs "All Twisted", "Haven't Been Myself in a While", and "Something Special" were also featured on the T.V. Show What's New, Scooby-Doo?

What's New, Scooby-Doo?

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. Their early track "Et Tu Brute?" is featured on the soundtrack to the film, Escape From L.A.. Their track So Far, So Good...So What, was featured on the soundtrack album to the cartoon series, Mega Man

Mega Man (TV series)

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, which is based on the video game series of the same name by Capcom

Capcom

is a Japanese developer and publisher of video games, known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Devil May Cry, Chaos Legion, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Resident Evil. Capcom developed and published Bionic Commando, Lost Planet and Dark Void too, but they are less known. Its...

, and it was also played during the end credits of the episode "Brain Bots".

Members

• Civ (Anthony Civarelli) - vocals
• Charlie (Charlie Garriga) - guitar
• Arthur (Arthur Smilios) - bass
• Sammy (Sammy Siegler) - drums

Discography

Year	Title	Format	Label
1995	Set Your Goals	LP/CD	Revelation Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
1995	All Twisted b/w Do Something	7"	Revelation
1995	Can't Wait One Minute More b/w Et Tu Brute?	7"	Revelation
1995	Choices Made b/w United Kids / Soundtrack for Violence	7"	Lava Records Lava Records Lava Records is an American based record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated through Universal Republic Records.-Company history:...
1995	So Far, So Good, So What? b/w Choices Made (LIVE)	7"	Atlantic Atlantic Records Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
1996	Social Climber b/w Sausages?	7"	Revelation
1998	Thirteen Day Getaway Thirteen Day Getaway Thirteen Day Getaway is the second and last album by the punk rock band CIV. It was released on April 7, 1998 on Atlantic Records.-Track listing:#"Secondhand Superstar" – 2:44#"Big Girl" – 2:49#"Itchycoo Park" – 2:21...	LP/CD	Atlantic
1998	Secondhand Superstar b/w Worms Eye View / Owner's Manual	7"	Some Records
2009	Solid Bond: The Complete Discography Solid Bond: The Complete Discography -Personnel:* Anthony Civarelli – vocals* Charlie Garriga – guitar* Arthur Smilios – bass* Sammy Siegler – drums...	CD	Equal Vision Equal Vision Records Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....