Weird War
Rock · US · Active since 2001

Weird War

Gritty, danceable garage rock with a revolutionary smirk. Scuzzy guitars and driving bass for people who like their punk with a side of cosmic theory.

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Intro

C. collective led by the prolific Ian Svenonius, emerging from the ashes of The Make-Up and Nation of Ulysses.

Formed in 2001, the project began as an 'umbrella organization' intended to challenge the political and cultural status quo through a lens of 'cosmic' garage rock. The band's sound is a sophisticated blend of garage punk, psychedelic soul, and post-punk, characterized by a heavy emphasis on the rhythm section. Svenonius's lyrical persona is central to the identity, utilizing agitprop rhetoric and satirical social commentary. The involvement of members from Trans Am and Royal Trux brought a high level of technical proficiency to what could have been a standard garage revival sound. C. hardcore legacy and the more experimental, dance-oriented indie rock of the mid-2000s. Their catalog on Drag City remains a touchstone for listeners seeking music that is intellectually provocative and physically kinetic.

Our Catalog3 Albums · 2002 · 2005
IB
Illuminated by the Light
2005
IY
If You Can’t Beat ’em, Bite ’em
2004
Weird War
Weird War
2002
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