The band borrowed from the early powerviolence ofInfest.[1] Lyrically, the group tended towards satirical commentary on the hardcore punk scene.[2] The group has been described as a "fast, screaming mess of tall, skinny guys with a lot to say (which you would only know if you read the liner notes)".[3] The group was sometimes criticized for itsconceptual take on hardcore andart school tendencies, maintaining a long-standing feud with Felix Havoc ofCode 13.[4]The band existed for only 3 years but members went on to joinLos Crudos.[5]
^"Middle America brought Illinois' Charles Bronson, a band that took a page both from Infest's youthcrew/grind combo and Spazz's unabashed sense of humor on their many EP, 7-inch, and comp. appearances". "Powerviolence: The Dysfunctional Family of Bllleeeeaaauuurrrgghhh!!".Terrorizer no. 172. July 2008. p. 36-37.
