Count Me Out
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Count Me Out was an American
straight edge
hardcore punk
band formed in 1997 in Richmond, Virginia
. They released one album on Ambassador Records and two on Indecision Records
. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. The first two albums, Few and Far Between
(1999) and 110
(2000), were a direct descendant of the youth crew
subgenre hardcore reminiscent of early Revelation Records
releases, with a sound somewhere between Chain of Strength
and Turning Point
. The third album Permanent
(2002) was darker and more brooding. The band broke up in early 2003, after touring Europe.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following 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 formed in 1997 in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. They released one album on Ambassador Records and two on Indecision Records
Indecision Records
Indecision Records is an independent American hardcore punk record label which was started by Dave Mandel in 1995. It is based in Garden Grove, California. Until around 2001, it was based in nearby Huntington Beach. Both cities are within Orange County...
. The band toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. The first two albums, Few and Far Between
Few and Far Between
Few and Far Between is a six track EP from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in June, 1999 on Ambassador Records and subsequently resulted in a deal with Indecision Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Count Me Out...
(1999) and 110
110 (album)
110 is the debut album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in August, 2000 on Indecision Records, following an EP released in 1999. As well as on CD format, it was also released in limited vinyl quantities of 110 clear yellow, 331 solid yellow, and 990 black – with a...
(2000), were a direct descendant of the youth crew
Youth crew
Youth crew is a music subgenre of hardcore punk attributed to the band Youth of Today who were primarily active during the early to mid-1980s particularly during the New York hardcore scene of 1988...
subgenre hardcore reminiscent of early Revelation Records
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,...
releases, with a sound somewhere between Chain of Strength
Chain of Strength
Chain of Strength was a late '80s and early '90s straight edge hardcore punk band from Southern California.-Biography:The first Chain of Strength release was a 7" EP entitled True Till Death, released through Revelation Records. After parting ways with Revelation, they formed their own Foundation...
and Turning Point
Turning Point
Turning point may refer to:* A a point at which the derivative changes sign. See stationary point, in mathematics* A climax , in narrative structure* A discrimen, one of the two marked points on a cursus or classical-period race-track...
. The third album Permanent
Permanent (Count Me Out album)
Permanent is the second full-length studio album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in April, 2002 on Indecision Records. After a tour of Europe in early 2003, the band split, making this their final album...
(2002) was darker and more brooding. The band broke up in early 2003, after touring Europe.
Discography
- Few and Far BetweenFew and Far BetweenFew and Far Between is a six track EP from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in June, 1999 on Ambassador Records and subsequently resulted in a deal with Indecision Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Count Me Out...
EP (1999) Ambassador Records - 110110 (album)110 is the debut album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in August, 2000 on Indecision Records, following an EP released in 1999. As well as on CD format, it was also released in limited vinyl quantities of 110 clear yellow, 331 solid yellow, and 990 black – with a...
(2000) Indecision RecordsIndecision RecordsIndecision Records is an independent American hardcore punk record label which was started by Dave Mandel in 1995. It is based in Garden Grove, California. Until around 2001, it was based in nearby Huntington Beach. Both cities are within Orange County... - PermanentPermanent (Count Me Out album)Permanent is the second full-length studio album from hardcore punk band, Count Me Out. It was released in April, 2002 on Indecision Records. After a tour of Europe in early 2003, the band split, making this their final album...
(2002) Indecision Records
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External links
- Indecision Records band page
- [ Allmusic Guide band entry]
- Count Me Out - BandToBand.com