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The Urge
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The Urge was formed in 1987 by drummer Jeff Herschel, bassist Karl Grable, guitarist Pat Malecek, and singer Steve Ewing. Combining multiple styles of music - including ska, thrash, metal, funk, reggae, and hip hop - the band would become infamous throughout the midwest and beyond for its highly energetic live shows, blistering musicianship, and rabid fan base.
The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin’ the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992’s Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic’s Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit “Jump Right In” which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
Following the release of Too Much Stereo in mid 2000, the band toured for nearly a year before calling it quits. In summer 2001, the band went its separate ways due to musical differences.
The original Urge lineup debuted in 1989 with the cassette-only Bust Me Dat Forty, followed a year later by the LP Puttin’ the Backbone Back. After the addition of trombonist Matt Kwiatkowski, the group released 1992’s Magically Delicious; later the group added trombonist/keyboardist Todd Painter and saxophonist/keyboardist Bill Reiter, and in 1993 recorded the live LP Fat Babies in the Mix. After Herschel and Malecek left the band in 1994, guitarist Jerry Jost and drummer John Pessoni joined the lineup, and subsequent touring with 311 helped The Urge win a number of new fans. The 1995 release of Receiving the Gift of Flavor was so successful that it brought the band to the attention of Epic’s Immortal imprint, which reissued the LP in 1996.
After constant touring with the likes of labelmates Korn and Incubus, Master of Styles was released in 1998, containing the hit “Jump Right In” which featured singer Nick Hexum of 311.
Following the release of Too Much Stereo in mid 2000, the band toured for nearly a year before calling it quits. In summer 2001, the band went its separate ways due to musical differences.
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Receiving the Gift of Flavor
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Brainless
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If I Were You
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My Apology
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Open All Night
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Divide and Conquer
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Where Do We Go
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It's Gettin' Hectic
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lyndsaywheeler wrote:
hey fans...311's new album uplifter is finally in stores, be sure to check it out. If you pick it up at select indie retailers, you get an exclusive value added 7" vinyl which is really cool.
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demon_hunter_ wrote:
Titan A.E....
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skmelanie wrote:
Showed up in my recommendations...listening to Jump Right In as I type, and I'm very impressed. They sound pretty good; I'll have to keep listening.
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riotmute wrote:
Miss these guys. Best STL band from the 90's
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remem0rama wrote:
Grandísimo Receiving the Gift of Flavor
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tj311 wrote:
: )
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TippinMyStuff wrote:
i likey this music!!
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theurge14 wrote:
Um, did someone tag The Urge at some state fair in NY? Huh?
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NoUse4Name wrote:
Those Christmas reunion shows at the Paegant were amazing.
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idkmon wrote:
My one decent memory of living near St. Louis: Listening to The Urge.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Being from St.Charles Missouri myself, it was impossible to not grow up listening to them at your friends houses and on the radio :)
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theurge14 wrote:
I miss these guys too. The reunion shows were almost 7 years ago. Fellas we're getting old!
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lechonmano wrote:
Wanna try more here http://mp3wong.com/Search/?wh=Urge
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cremepuff wrote:
<3
Where Do We Go
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STLJA wrote:
I miss them. They were such a great band!
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ColumbianKramer wrote:
Did anyone else hear about a potential reunion show this winter at The Pageant in St. Louis?
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Najsuroviji wrote:
nothing compares to my own urge to hear these guys again.
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nixhex4311 wrote:
I've been really obsessed this week. Missing their sound in a big bad way. It's the sunshine!
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BBDangerous wrote:
the urge played at my college 2 years ago....it was amazing.
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austinonfire wrote:
the most underrated band of the 90's. yep...i said it.
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