MY REVENGE formed in the spring of 2001 in Burlington, Vermont. Front man Spencer Crispe started the band with intentions of creating a hardcore punk band that played fast, raw, hardcore punk but at the same time celebrated the greatness of skateboarding. Spencer was intent on bringing skateboarding and punk more closely together just as his favorite bands that he grew up on had done. MY REVENGE has so far recorded one 12" LP, two 7"s and two full lengths and have toured the United States five times and done countless weekend and regional tours. MY REVENGE has been heralded as one of the hardest working, most committed bands in hardcore. Additionally, MY REVENGE holds the distinction of being the very first underground band from Vermont to tour overseas - including both Europe and Japan. The band has also toured in Mexico and rural parts of Canada such as Nova Scotia. MY REVENGE also has the reputation as being the most off-the-wall bizarre live bands anyone has ever seen with a live show has to be seen to believe it. Their humorous onstage antics have set new standards for live bands performance and energy. Their drummer even moves around more than most bands' front men do. This third full length represents a musical and lyrical epiphany for the band - each member sharing in the song writing process. Unlike many bands, which have one or two songwriters, this album represents the creative ability and input of all four members. Some members wrote entire songs, but nonetheless all four of the band mates contributed-- giving the record a sound and texture that is varied, eclectic and anything but dull. This record will keep your attention from start to finish as it races through elements of punk, hardcore and thrash metal. It's all the speed, intensity and urgency of their other records magnified to a new extreme. Lyrically the album is an optimistic one. The lyrics have a positive overtone throughout and a constructive political message without being preachy or self-righteous. The album title Strength Through Nonviolence reflects a common theme throughout, regarding introspection and evaluating some of the elements in our society to work together toward a more caring and enlightened world.
1. Strength Through Nonviolence
2. Sing Now While You Have A Song
3. Love Resolves
4. Drop Some Of Your Needs
5. "How Many Heart Attacks Does That Make Todd?" "About A Baker's Dozen Bob"
6. Gay Marriage Is Better Than Your Marriage
7. More Talk, More Rock, Less Interrupting
8. You're The Reason Johnny Cash Is Dead
9. Disappointed If You Fail, Doomed If You Never Try
10. If I Ever Wear Sandals, Shoot My Feet Off