The Applicators are an American pop punk band formed January 1999 in Austin, Texas. The All-women band, all-female lineup includes lead vocalist Sabrina, guitarist Erica, bassist Rachel, and drummer Katy. The Applicators have toured nationally with Circle Jerks, Buzzcocks, Horrorpops, The Vibrators, One Man Army (band), One Man Army, Epoxies, as well as Teen Idols, Fear, and Bad Religion. Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson produced their debut album after seeing one of their gigs in Texas while on tour.
Skratch Magazine - interview
Their music is influenced by classic punk bands such as Misfits (band), The Misfits and The Cramps, as well as Motörhead.
Discography
Albums
* ''What's Your Excuse'' (Cornerstone R.A.S.) (2001)
* ''I Know The Truth'' (The Applicators) (2005)
* ''My Weapon'' (King FING'r) (2006)
* ''Scandal'' (2015)
Singles and EPs
* ''17 Again'' 7-inch EP (Purocrema) (2002)
* ''Applicators EP'' (B-Unique/7176) (2004)
Compilation appearances
* ''AMP Records Has A Hard-On For Tromquille.com'' 3XCD (AMP, 2001) - "P.C. Kids"
* ''2002 Sampler: I Have Potential'' (Cornerstone R.A.S., 2002) - "I Want To Live", "I Don't Bleed"
* ''KVRX Local Live 7: "Better Than Friends"'' (KVRX, 2003) - "U Got It All"
* ''The Greater Southbridge Soundtrack'' (Tight Spot, 2004) - "Action Anthem"
* ''Look At All The Love We Found: A Tribute To Sublime'' (Cornerstone R.A.S., 2005) - "New Realization"
* ''Vans Off The Wall Vol. VIII'' (Vans, 2005) - "My Weapon"
* ''Loud Fast Rules: Volume #5'' (Loud Fast Rules, 2006) - "Shove U Out"
* ''Voices In The Wilderness'' (DIY and Proud) - "I Don't Bleed"
References
External links
Official The Applicators website
* [ Allmusic.com entry]
Artistdirect.com entry
VH1.com The Applicators
All-female punk bands
Punk rock groups from Texas
Musical groups from Austin, Texas
American musical quartets
Musical groups established in 1999
1999 establishments in Texas
History of women in Texas
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