Mindless Self Indulgence
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<tr><td>Origin</td><td colspan="2">New York City, New York, USA</td></tr><tr><td>Genre(s)</td><td colspan="2">Punk |
Mindless Self Indulgence (commonly referred to as MSI) is an American Acid Punk band. They describe their music as "industrial jungle pussy punk". Though considered punk, they are heavily influenced by techno, industrial, electro, and hip-hop. Intentionally iconoclastic, lead singer James Euringer (who uses the stage name Little Jimmy Urine) owes sartorial influence to the New York Dolls, wearing fishnet shirts at concerts, and is occasionally seen in shorts or pants with the inside cut out similar to how a skirt looks, and neon stockings. Euringer's outfits and antics are often the focal point of live shows.
Another large influence in the band's music comes from early 1980s culture. Frequently the music contains samples of early '80s hip-hop or rock, as well as Atari-style beeps and tones. Indeed, their first album as a band, 1999's Tight, was allegedly mixed on Atari equipment. Many of Urine's dress styles consist of juxtaposition of popular 1980s clothing or bastardized versions thereof.
Mindless Self Indulgence is distinct from mainstream punk, however, in their incorporation of lyrics about being gay and its related topics into several of their songs - even titling one of their songs as "Faggot." Also, Euringer and Steve, Righ? possess wide vocal ranges, stretching from tenor to high falsetto. The band also has no qualms about using words deemed offensive by some, such as nigga and faggot, heavily in many of their songs. Many critics have used their word choice to dismiss the band as juvenile.
The band's energetic live show has gained them much recognition. The band is known to stay after the show has finished, signing whatever fans want signed until not one person is left wanting a signature. They also take all wanted photographs with all desiring fans. They have opened for a number of popular modern bands including System of a Down, KoЯn, Sum 41, and Rammstein. They have also played many large musical festivals including Voodoo Music Experience in 2003 and 2005, The Download Festival in 2005 as well as headlining the Mojave tent at the 2004 Coachella Festival.
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[edit] Members
[edit] Current
- Little Jimmy Urine - Vocals
- Steve, Righ? - Guitar
- Lyn-Z - Bass
- Kitty - Drums
- Kris Halpern - 2nd Guitar
[edit] Former
- Vanessa Y.T. - Bass
- Marcus J. Euringer - 2nd Guitar
- Rob Kleiner(of Tub Ring) - Keyboards & Guitar (live)
[edit] Statements & warnings
Mindless Self Indulgence is known to have warnings on their album inserts advising people who are discriminatory not to buy their albums, go to their shows or wear their t-shirts. They also advise that they don't condone violence and poor parenting is not their fault. These warnings are placed in the liner notes of both Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy and You'll Rebel to Anything.
[edit] Discography
Main Article: Mindless Self Indulgence Discography
- Mindless Self-Indulgence - 1997
- Tight - 1999
- Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy - 2000
- Alienating Our Audience - 2002
- You'll Rebel to Anything - 2005
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Mindless Self Indulgence Website
- Mindless Self Indulgence Myspace
- Mindless Self Indulgence Fansitede:Mindless Self Indulgence
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