Reversal of Man was a

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band from

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that formed in 1995. The band is associated with the late 1990s

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movement and noted for bordering on

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and

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. The group's lyrical content was often political, and the group initially formed as a reaction to the then-growing underground

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scene in Florida. During their existence, the band toured frequently across the United States as well as parts of Europe. Vocalist Matt Coplon was known for taping his microphone to his hand in order to not lose it during spastic performances. The band were signed onto

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for the release of their sole full-length '' This Is Medicine'' in 1999 after label operator Kent McClard found out about them through their split 12-inch with Holocron.

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has described ''This Is Medicine'' as one of his favorite albums. The group would eventually break up in 2000, with members going on to play in bands such as

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, Fathers, Horsewhip, Guiltmaker and Light Yourself on Fire.

Members

Final line-up *Matt Coplon – vocals (1995–2000) *Chris Norris – guitar (1999–2000) *Jeff Howe – bass, vocals (1996–2000) *Dan Radde – guitar, vocals (1998–2000) *John Willey – drums (1995–2000) Past members *Jason Crittenden – guitar (1997–1999) *Jasen Weitekamp – guitar (1996–1998) *Joe Camacho – guitar (1995–1996) *Jason Rubacky – bass (1995–1996) *Chris Hitchcock – guitar (1995–1996) PCH_Club_2

Touring musicians *Jeremy Gewertz – drums Timeline Indianapolis_Fest

Discography

Studio albums

*'' This Is Medicine'' (1999,

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)

EPs

*''Reversal of Man'' demo tape (1995, Self-released) *''Reversal of Man'' 7-inch (1996, Valrico) *''Revolution Summer'' 10-inch/CD (1998, Independence Day)

Splits

*''Reversal of Man/Cease'' split 7-inch (1995, Blacksmith/Plead) *''Puritan/Reversal of Man'' split LP (1995, King Of The Monsters) *''Holocron/Reversal of Man'' split LP (1996, Intention) *'' Enemy Soil/Reversal of Man'' split 7-inch (1998, Fist Held High) *''

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/Reversal of Man'' split LP (2001, Ebullition) *''Electric Youth Crew'' split 12-inch/CD with

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Compilation albums

*''Discography'' (2001, Schematics)

Compilation appearances

*''Placebo'' (1995, Concurrent) - "Assembly" *''Follow N' Believe: A Food Not Bombs Benefit Compilation'' (1996, Element) - "A Child's Dream" *''Israfel'' (1997, Ape) - "Untitled" *''The Caligula Effect'' (1997, Catechism) - "Silver Pieces Of Eight" *''Between A Rock And A Hard Place'' (1998, Witching Hour) - "I'm A New York City Detective That Strays From Cheap Suits And Short Sleeve Shirts And Ties'' *''The Great Enlightenment?'' (1998, A-Team/Hit The Ground Running) - "Theory Of La Masastra" *''403 Comp (Florida Fucking Hardcore)'' (1998, Schematics) - "These Hills Have Eyes" *''The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave'' (1999, Alveran/Grave Romance) - "Mercy" *''Back To Donut!'' (1999,

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) - "The Set Up" *''Che Fest 1999'' (1999, Slowdance) - "Quantis" *''Can't Stop This Train'' (1999, Join The Team Player) - "These Hills Have Eyes"

References

External links

Reversal Of Man on BandcampReversal Of Man Webpage (Archived)
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