Crime In Stereo
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Crime in Stereo was a Long Island
-based melodic hardcore
band. Comparable to Dag Nasty
, Brand New
, and Lifetime
, the band released their debut, a split with New York
's Kill Your Idols
, in 2003 on hardcore label Blackout! Records. In early 2004, the band released their debut full-length in conjunction with Brightside Records, Explosives and the Will to Use Them
and was well-received by several punk music webzines. The band's relationship with the label eventually turned sour for as yet undisclosed reasons, and the band signed in early 2005 with Nitro Records
, owned by Dexter Holland
of well-known 90's punk revivalists The Offspring
. Although a four-song EP titled The Contract
was released in July 2005 to finish up the band's contract with Blackout! Records / Brightside, the band released the Fuel. Transit. Sleep EP that same year with Nitro Records
containing two songs from the following album, The Troubled Stateside
, which was released April 18, 2006 on Nitro Records
.
The band left Nitro Records some time after the release of The Troubled Stateside and signed to Bridge Nine Records who released their third full-length, Crime in Stereo is Dead
, on October 23, 2007.
The band released a 10-song collections disc titled Selective Wreckage on Bridge 9 in late 2008.
Their newest album, I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone
, was released in February 2010 and on August 9, 2010 they announced that Crime In Stereo was no more. On September 8, 2010, the band released a letter explaining the split:
Crime In Stereos final show took place January 14, 2011 at Bergen Point Country Club, on Long Island. The band reunited to open for the Movielife's final show on August 26, 2011 at the Best Buy Theatre in Manhattan.
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
-based melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
band. Comparable to Dag Nasty
Dag Nasty
Dag Nasty was a Washington D.C. punk band formed in 1985 by guitarist Brian Baker of Minor Threat, drummer Colin Sears and bassist Roger Marbury, both of Bloody Mannequin Orchestra, and vocalist Shawn Brown...
, Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
, and Lifetime
Lifetime (band)
Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...
, the band released their debut, a split with New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
's Kill Your Idols
Kill Your Idols
Kill Your Idols was a hardcore punk band from Long Island/New York City, New York. The band was active from 1995 through 2007. They were signed to SideOneDummy Records....
, in 2003 on hardcore label Blackout! Records. In early 2004, the band released their debut full-length in conjunction with Brightside Records, Explosives and the Will to Use Them
Explosives and the Will to Use Them
Explosives and the Will to Use Them is the debut full-length studio album from Long Island punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in January, 2004 on Blackout Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Crime In Stereo...
and was well-received by several punk music webzines. The band's relationship with the label eventually turned sour for as yet undisclosed reasons, and the band signed in early 2005 with Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
, owned by Dexter Holland
Dexter Holland
Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland is the singer and rhythm guitarist for the California punk rock band The Offspring...
of well-known 90's punk revivalists The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
. Although a four-song EP titled The Contract
The Contract (EP)
The Contract is a four track EP from Long Island punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in July, 2005 on Blackout Records and was their final recording for the label before a move to Nitro Records...
was released in July 2005 to finish up the band's contract with Blackout! Records / Brightside, the band released the Fuel. Transit. Sleep EP that same year with Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
containing two songs from the following album, The Troubled Stateside
The Troubled Stateside
The Troubled Stateside is the second full-length studio album from Long Island melodic hardcore/punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in April, 2006 on Nitro Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Crime In Stereo...
, which was released April 18, 2006 on Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
.
The band left Nitro Records some time after the release of The Troubled Stateside and signed to Bridge Nine Records who released their third full-length, Crime in Stereo is Dead
Crime in Stereo is Dead
Crime In Stereo Is Dead is the third album by Crime in Stereo, released October 23, 2007. It is their first album on Bridge Nine Records.# XXXX # Third Atlantic# ...But You Are Vast# Animal Pharm# Small Skeletal...
, on October 23, 2007.
The band released a 10-song collections disc titled Selective Wreckage on Bridge 9 in late 2008.
Their newest album, I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone
I Was Trying to Describe You to Someone
I Was Trying to Describe You To Someone is the fourth and final studio album by American melodic hardcore band, Crime in Stereo. It was released on February 23, 2010 on Bridge Nine Records...
, was released in February 2010 and on August 9, 2010 they announced that Crime In Stereo was no more. On September 8, 2010, the band released a letter explaining the split:
Crime In Stereos final show took place January 14, 2011 at Bergen Point Country Club, on Long Island. The band reunited to open for the Movielife's final show on August 26, 2011 at the Best Buy Theatre in Manhattan.
Final lineup
- Kristian Hallbert - vocals
- Alex Dunne - guitar, vocals
- Scotty Giffin - drums
- Gary Cioni - bass
- Eric Kuster - guitar
Former members
- Dan McCabe - guitar
- Matt Markosky - guitar
- Mike Musilli - bass
- Elliott Markowitz - bass
- Matt McNally - bass
LPs
- Explosives and the Will to Use ThemExplosives and the Will to Use ThemExplosives and the Will to Use Them is the debut full-length studio album from Long Island punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in January, 2004 on Blackout Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Crime In Stereo...
(2004) Blackout! Records - The Troubled StatesideThe Troubled StatesideThe Troubled Stateside is the second full-length studio album from Long Island melodic hardcore/punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in April, 2006 on Nitro Records.-Track listing:*All songs written by Crime In Stereo...
(2006) Nitro RecordsNitro RecordsNitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
[issued on vinyl (2008) Bridge Nine Records] - Crime in Stereo is DeadCrime in Stereo is DeadCrime In Stereo Is Dead is the third album by Crime in Stereo, released October 23, 2007. It is their first album on Bridge Nine Records.# XXXX # Third Atlantic# ...But You Are Vast# Animal Pharm# Small Skeletal...
(2007) Bridge Nine Records - I Was Trying To Describe You To SomeoneI Was Trying to Describe You to SomeoneI Was Trying to Describe You To Someone is the fourth and final studio album by American melodic hardcore band, Crime in Stereo. It was released on February 23, 2010 on Bridge Nine Records...
(2010) Bridge Nine Records
Singles & EPs
- Basement Demo (2002?) self-released
- Demo (2003?) self-released
- Split with Kill Your IdolsKill Your IdolsKill Your Idols was a hardcore punk band from Long Island/New York City, New York. The band was active from 1995 through 2007. They were signed to SideOneDummy Records....
(2003) Blackout! Records - The ContractThe Contract (EP)The Contract is a four track EP from Long Island punk band, Crime In Stereo. It was released in July, 2005 on Blackout Records and was their final recording for the label before a move to Nitro Records...
(2005) Blackout! Records [issued on vinyl as Love (2007) Run For Cover Records] & NO PANIC! Records (Europe) - Fuel. Transit. SleepFuel. Transit. SleepFuel. Transit. Sleep. is a EP by American punk rock band Crime In Stereo released through Nitro Records in 2006. All of the three songs on this EP was supposed to end up at the following full-length album The Troubled Stateside...
(2006) Nitro Records
Compilation appearances
- Beer: The Movie Soundtrack (2003) Triple Crown Records - "Here's to Things Gone Wrong"
- Broken Lamps And Hardcore Memories Vol. 2 (2004) Pastepunk Records - "Warning: Perfect Sideburns Do Not Make You Dangerous"
- Think Punk: Vol. 1 (2007) Rude Records - "Bicycles for Afghanistan"
- Bridge Nine Summer Compilation 2009 (2009) Bridge Nine Records - "war"
- Strong Island: The Best of Long Island Hardcore/Punk (2009) Brookvale Records - "Everywhere and All the Time"http://www.looneytunescds.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=45&upc=85037200200