Of Cabbages and Kings | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Genres | Punk rock Noise rock |
| Years active | 1985–1992 |
| Labels | Purge/Sound,Triple X Records |
| Past members | Rich Hutchins Algis Kizys Carolyn Master Ted Parsons Vincent Signorelli Diane Wlezien |
Of Cabbages and Kings is an Americannoise rock band fromChicago, Illinois. Its name is a quote from Lewis Carroll'sThrough the Looking-Glass. The band's sound has been described as a "highly visceral attack" that is "founded on a vivid technical mastery owing little to the commonly revered tenets of speed and/or flash, instead conjuring a brutal, primal power and intensity virtually unmatched in modern music."[1]
Formed by members of the Bag People in 1985, the band's original lineup consisted ofAlgis Kizys (bass, vocals), Carolyn Master (guitar, keyboards, vocals) andTed Parsons (drums, vocals). However, Kizys and Master were the core of the band, remaining the only consistent members throughout its existence. All three of their albums featured Diane Wlezien, who sang lead vocals on about half the songs with Kizys handling lead vocals on the remainder.[2]
In 1988, Ted left to focus on his work with the bandProng and was replaced by Rich Hutchins (Live Skull, Ruin...,Lubricated Goat, etc.).Basic Pain Basic Pleasure was released in 1990 and is usually considered the highpoint of the band's discography, showcasing refined production and arrangements with increased musical variety.[1]Swans drummerVincent Signorelli joined the band to record their final album titledHunter's Moon, which also featured guest appearances byMotherhead Bug vocalistDavid Ouimet, former drummerTed Parsons and composerJ. G. Thirlwell.[3] Due to obligations with other bands, Of Cabbages and Kings rarely had time to tour and disbanded in the early nineties.
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