The Applicators are an American

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produced their debut album after seeing one of their gigs in Texas while on tour. Their music is influenced by classic punk bands such as The Misfits and

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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
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