Kids Like Us is an American

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band from north

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. Formed in 2003, the band drew influences from various

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of punk prominent in the scene at the time such as

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, and

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. Known for their over-the-top lyrical vulgarity and aggression, most of the songs they wrote and performed were casual in theme, often relating to

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, eating burritos,

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lifestyle, and drinking

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. They released three full-length albums and two split albums, and toured with bands such as

Down To Nothing Down to Nothing (or DTN) was a straight edge hardcore punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Since their inception in 2000, the band has toured all over the world. Their most recent studio recording is the 2013 LP ''Life on the James'' on Revelat ...

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, and the Mongoloids.

History

Kids Like Us was formed by Lars Lundquist and Brandon Hurst after the break up of xOne Fifthx. They were soon joined by guitarist Clint Penick and released a 5-song demo. Later that year, Kids Like Us signed to Knife or Death Records and released a self-titled full length. In 2004, Kids Like Us signed to

Eulogy Recordings Eulogy Recordings is an American independent record label established in early 1997 by hardcore guitarist John Wylie. The record company was founded in Cooper City, Florida but its headquarters moved around in various parts of Broward County, ...

and released their second full length, ''Outta Control''. After several member changes, the band released their final full length, ''The Game'', and a split with label-mates the Mongoloids.

References

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