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An underground power pop artist.
Since the late '80s, Bay Area punks the Parasites have been giving James Brown a run for his money in the hard work game. Issuing a bushel load of 7" singles and compilations on punk labels like Shredder, Go Kart and Rocco, the band also found time to issue several full-length releases. Pair and Punch Lines both came out in 1994 on Shredder Records, Rat Ass Pie came out in 1998 and in 1999 Go Kart issued a singles collection called Compost, which included some interesting covers including the Dictators "Loyola," the Avengers' "No Martyr," the Descendents' "Pep Talk," and Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne." ~ Stacia Proefrock
Parasites play energetic pop punk and power pop, often incorporating elements of melodic hardcore and skate punk. They are known for their prolific output on labels like Shredder and Go Kart.
Parasites originally formed in 1985 in New Jersey and later became established in the Bay Area, California.
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