Dillinger Four (sometimes abbreviated as D4) is an American

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band formed in 1994 in

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. They have released four full-length studio

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s. Since 1996, the band's lineup has been Patrick Costello on

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and

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, Erik Funk and Bill on

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s and vocals, and Lane Pederson on

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.Sutherland, Sa
"The Comforts of Dillinger Four"
''

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'', November 2008.

History

Dillinger Four was formed in 1994 by guitarist Erik Funk and bassist Patrick Costello. The two had previously played together in the

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-based hardcore band Angerhouse. The original lineup, which also included guitarist Sloan Lorsung and drummer Lane Pedersen, released the 1995 debut 7" single ''Higher Aspirations: Tempered and Dismantled''. Lorsung was replaced by Bill Morrisette before the 1996 follow-up EP ''The Kids Are All Dead''. A series of subsequent singles and compilation appearances were later collected on 1999's ''This Shit is Genius''. In June 1998, Dillinger Four joined

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and Discount on a leg of their American tour. The band was signed to California hardcore label

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on the strength of what Hopeless founder Louis Posen called its "international following." The label released Dillinger Four's first two full-length records, 1998's ''Midwestern Songs of the Americas'' and 2000's ''Versus God''. The band moved to Fat Wreck Chords for 2002's ''Situationist Comedy'' and 2008's ''Civil War''. Funk founded and co-owned the influential Minneapolis music venue

Triple Rock Social Club The Triple Rock Social Club was a bar, music venue, and restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, co-owned by Gretchen Funk and Erik Funk of the punk band Dillinger Four. The club is mentioned in the Motion City Soundtrack song "Bet ...

, which opened in 1998 and closed in 2017. Dillinger Four played the venue's final concert in November 2017. Dillinger Four - First Avenue Star

Dillinger Four has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the

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nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Midwestern Songs of the Americas'' (

, 1998) * '' Versus God'' (Hopeless Records, 2000) * '' Situationist Comedy'' ( Fat Wreck Chords, 2002) * ''

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'' (Fat Wreck Chords, 2008)

Live albums

* ''Live at First Avenue'' (2003) * ''The End. Live At The Death Of The Triple Rock'' (2020)

Compilation albums

* '' This Shit Is Genius'' (

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, 1999)

EPs

* ''Higher Aspirations: Tempered and Dismantled'' (Cerebellum Records, 1995) * ''The Kids Are All Dead'' (Cerebellum Records, 1996) * ''More Songs About Girlfriends and Bubblegum'' (Mutant Pop Records, 1997) * ''D4! The Bootleg'' (Chadwick Records, 2010)

Split releases

* ''The Rebel's Choice'' (split with The Strike) (THD Records, 1997) * Dillinger Four / Pinhead Gunpowder (Adeline Records, 2000) * ''Masters of War'' (credited as "Dylanger Four") with Brother Mark Treehouse and

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(2004)

Compilation appearances

* "Farts are Jazz to Assholes" on

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(1999) * "Our Science is Tight" and "Maximum Piss and Vinegar" on Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 3 (2000) * "Like Sprewells on a Wheelchair" on Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 (2004)

Videography

* ''Belt Fighting the Man'' (with Toys That Kill and Rivethead * ''Plea for Peace/Take Action Vol. 2''

References

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