Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American
punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a
ska punk style, their business practice follows a stringent
DIY ethic.
History
Against All Authority was founded in
Cutler Ridge, Florida
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People
* Cutler (surname)
* Cutler J. Cleveland, scientist
Geography U.K.
* Cutlers Ait, island in the River Thames
*Cutler Heights, district of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
*Cutle ...
in
1992
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,
driven by willingness to promote their message—"questioning our economic differences and promoting our human similarities". A strong engagement in political and social issues is clearly evident in their lyrics. The band maintain a fierce DIY stance influenced by the approach of the
Dead Kennedys
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Dead Kennedys' lyrics were usually political in nature, satirizing ...
and
Subhumans.
Early in their career the band decided to book concerts, make recordings and even produce band T-shirts on their own.
Their first release was a 7" called "Above the Law" in 1994. Later they signed to independent label
Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records is an American independent record label in Van Nuys, California.
History
Hopeless Records was founded in 1993 by Louis Posen. The label's artists are generally considered to fall under the genres of punk rock, pop punk, post-h ...
, becoming one of their major bands. In addition to touring and recording, the band is frequently involved in demonstrations and social projects. They have also influenced a number of other bands.
Members
* Danny Lore – bass guitar & vocals
* Joe Koontz – guitar & vocals
*
Fin "LP" Leavell – bass trombone & baritone saxophone
* Marshall Wildey - trumpet
* Chris “Spikey” Goldbach – drums
Discography
Albums/EPs
* ''-AAA- Tape'' (1993)
* ''Above the Law EP'' (1994)
* ''
Destroy What Destroys You'' (1996)
* ''
All Fall Down'' (1998, Hopeless Records)
* ''
24 Hour Roadside Resistance'' (2000, Hopeless Records)
* ''
Nothing New for Trash Like You'' (2001, Sub City Records)
* ''
The Restoration of Chaos & Order
''The Restoration of Chaos & Order'' is the fourth album released by American punk rock band Against All Authority
Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in a ska punk styl ...
'' (2006, Hopeless Records)
Split EPs
* ''Against All Authority / Less Than Jake'' (1995)
* ''Against All Authority / The Pist'' (1996, Records of Rebellion)
* ''Against All Authority / The Crumbs / Pink Lincolns / Gotohells'' (1996)
* ''Against All Authority / Anti-Flag - Reject EP'' (1996, Records of Rebellion)
* ''
Against All Authority / The Criminals – Exchange EP'' (1999, Sub City Records)
* ''
Against All Authority / Common Rider
''Common Rider/Against All Authority Split'' is a split album featuring songs by American bands Against All Authority and Common Rider
Common Rider was an American ska punk band, formed in 1999 by Jesse Michaels (guitar, vocals), Mass Giorgi ...
'' (2005, Hopeless Records)
Live recordings
* ''V.M.L Live Presents Against All Authority Live 7/16/95'' (1996)
* ''Live On the Ska Parade Radio Show'' (1998)
Unofficial bootlegs
* ''V.M.L Live Presents Against All Authority / The Queers / The Smears / The Meatmen'' (1999)
* ''Against All Authority Live At the Fireside Bowl'' (1999)
References
External links
Official Website*
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Punk rock groups from Florida
Third-wave ska groups
Musical groups from Miami
Anarcho-punk groups
Musical groups established in 1992
Musical quartets
American ska punk musical groups
Hopeless Records artists
Sub City Records artists