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Los Angeles, United States (1980 – 1984, 1987 – present)
Bad Religion is a punk band from Los Angeles, California, known for poignant, erudite lyrics, and biting social commentary. The band was formed in 1980 by high school students Greg Graffin (vocals), Jay Bentley (bass guitar), Jay Ziskrout (drums), and Brett Gurewitz (guitar). In 1981, they released their eponymous debut EP on their own newly-formed label, Epitaph, managed and owned by Gurewitz. 1982 saw the release of their first full-length album, How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, which gained them a sizable following. During the recording, Ziskrout left the band and was replaced by Peter Finestone.
Greg Graffin, the band’s frontman, holds a Master’s degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released Into the Unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band’s core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the Back to the Known, but they disbanded soon after.
Greg Graffin, the band’s frontman, holds a Master’s degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released Into the Unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band’s core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the Back to the Known, but they disbanded soon after.
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No Control
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The Process of Belief
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Ashona223 wrote:
love Bad Religion
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Ruby_soho80 wrote:
Papá Graffin :').
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Neverrush wrote:
legend ^^ the lie ♥ :D
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keezk wrote:
can someone recommend me a band that sounds somewhat like into the unknown? i fucking love the music style of that album.
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Pevel wrote:
10 in 2010? Almost 7 at the moment ;) We'll see
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Spark_and_Spark wrote:
10 in 2010?
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kakelards wrote:
10 in 2010?
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Agiekafukk wrote:
Legend
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no-paradigm wrote:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Utopia+Now These guys really sound like Bad Religion, I think. I'd say it's really rare music of the almost extinct Bad Religion school of punk rock. The singer also does those BR piano covers that have apparently become quite popular on the internet. BR simply are the best rock band in history (to me, anyway). Not (only) because of their music, but because of what they are and what they represent, their lyrics, and this unique, amazing voice.
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bkondev wrote:
Their gig with NOFX at the hordrn was one of the biggest highlights of my year. Insanely awesome. I would cream my pants if they ever announced another Australian tour.
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Spark_and_Spark wrote:
So yeah, The Gray Race is actually pretty good. I didn't really like it at first (a few stand out tracks like "Parallel" and "Spirit Shine") but I'm on my 9th listen of the album now and I'm digging it. It's a shame Brett isn't there, but, what can you do.
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piotr10g wrote:
very good
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pashelast wrote:
One of the best bands of the history. They are epic!
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shinehot wrote:
I'TS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD
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Lasizzy wrote:
fuckin great
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Maagikki wrote:
It's ironic. For someone who "couldn't care less", you seem to make a big deal out of the whole thing. Just wondering.
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longball2no1 wrote:
I love the compilation track "Waiting For The Fire". Goes well with Greg Graffin's solo work.
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bobo9390 wrote:
"So you're saying you prefer "fake" punk bands?" Yeah, pop punk is so much more interesting. I'm not a punk and I'm not trying to be, so I couldn't care less how punk a band is.
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BinhoSublime wrote:
YEAAHHH!!!
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maximm34 wrote:
Motherfuckin' punx from Ukraine http://www.lastfm.ru/music/!BlackBox!
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