Bombs Over Providence
Bombs Over Providence in Canadia was a Canadian pop-punk/punk rock band from Brampton, Ontario. They were one of the first bands signed to Underground Operations.[1][2] Their lyrics mainly have a theme of politics.[3]
Bombs Over Providence | |
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Origin | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Punk rock Pop punk |
Years active | 2001–2006 |
Labels | Underground Operations (Canada) |
Associated acts | Marilyn's Vitamins |
Members | Adam Cook Mike Smythe Chris Corless Shawn Dickey |
History
Bombs over Providence was formed in Brampton, with members Adam Cook on bass, Mike Smythe and Shawn Dickey on guitar and vocals, and drummer Chris Corless. The band released their first album, Shake Your Body Politic, through the Underground Operations label in 2003.[4][1] Most of the lyrics were written by Cook.[1] That year they also contributed some songs to the compilation album (coles) Notes from the Underground, showcasing bands signed to Underground Operations.[5]
In 2004 the band toured with Sum 41 and Protest the Hero.[6]
In 2005 the band released an EP of emo pop punk, Liberty's Ugly Best Friend.[7] The songs lyrics concern mainly issues in Ontario politics.[8][9] Bombs Over Providence broke up in 2006.[10]
Discography
Compilation
- (coles) Notes from the Underground
References
- "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". Dave Jaffer. Hour.ca review February 16, 2006 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Hostage Life Walking Papers (2006)". Punk News, Reviewer Sloane Daley October 20th 2006
- "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Oct 01, 2005
- "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". The Punk Site, By Bobby Gorman
- "Various(coles) Notes From Underground (2002)". Punk News, Adam White January 7th 2003
- "Grad on the road with Toronto band". HUMBER ETCETERA, Volume 34, Issue 1, September 23, 2004, by Sarah Mann
- Maximum Rocknroll. Issue 245. Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. 2003.
- "Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Jan 01, 2006
- "Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend". UWO Gazette, 9 November 2004
- "Bombs Over Providence Break Up". Chart Attack, Feb 7, 2006
External links
- Bombs Over Providence Myspace Page
- Bombs Over Providence on Purevolume