Kiss it Goodbye was a
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band from
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,
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that formed in 1996 and broke-up in 1998.
History
After leaving the
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Deadguy
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in 1996, vocalist Tim Singer and guitarist Keith Huckins moved on to form Kiss it Goodbye with bassist
Thom Rusnack and drummer
Andrew Gormley.
Huckins, Rusnack and Gormley were already familiar musically as they had all previously performed together in the
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.
A demo tape titled ''Be Afraid'' was quickly recorded and heavily circulated around the
New York City
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area which responded with high praise. The demo is the only recording made by the group to feature guitarist Eric Cooper. The band recorded their 1997 debut LP ''
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
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'' for
Revelation Records
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. Produced by Billy Anderson, the album had the same familiar sound that fans of
Deadguy
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and
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** Rorschach test, his psychological evaluation method involving inkblots
* Rorschach (character), a character from the comics ''Watchmen''
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had come to know along with Singer's melodramatic screams and ramblings. The tracks "Preacher" and "Target Practice" which were omitted from ''She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not'' were also released this same year as a 7" EP through Revelation.
In 1997, the band toured with
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. They also toured with
death metal
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outfit
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. After touring was completed, Huckins decided the touring and music were no longer to his liking and left the band. He was replaced by Seattle hardcore veteran and Kiss It Goodbye illustrator Demian "Headboy" Johnston.
In 1998, the band recorded material for a
Sub Pop Records
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EP that went unreleased due to Tim Singer leaving the band, ultimately leading to its breakup. The tracks were later released by
Revelation Records
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as the ''Choke'' CD/7" EP.
The band briefly reunited in 2012 for a
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reunion tour.
In coordination with the tour, Revelation Records re-released ''She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not'' on vinyl.
Band members
*
Andrew Gormley –
drums
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(1996-1998)
*
Thom Rusnack –
bass (1996-1998, 2012)
*Tim Singer -
vocals
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(1996-1998, 2012)
*Keith Huckins –
guitar
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(1996-1997)
*Demian Johnston -
guitar
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(1997-1998)
*Eric Cooper -
guitar
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(1996)
Discography
;Studio albums
* ''
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
''She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not'' is the sole studio album by American hardcore punk band Kiss It Goodbye, released on April 1, 1997 though Revelation Records. The album was repressed on vinyl format in 2012 to celebrate the band's short 2012 ...
'' LP/CD (1997,
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...
)
;Singles and EPs
* ''Be Afraid'' demo tape (1996, self-released)
* ''Preacher/Target Practice'' 7" (1997,
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...
)
* ''
Choke'' 7"/CDEP (1999,
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...
)
References
External links
Kiss It Goodbye Biography On Revelation Records
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Musical groups established in 1997
Musical groups disestablished in 1998
Hardcore punk groups from Washington (state)
Musical groups from Seattle
Revelation Records artists