Coffin Break

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Coffin Break
Origin Seattle, Washington
Genre(s) Hardcore punk
Years active 1987–1993
Label(s) C/Z Records
Epitaph Records

Coffin Break was a hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington.

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[edit] History

Coffin Break was formed in Seattle in the late 1980s, during the time that grunge was beginning to catch on; however, the group eschewed the nascent alternative sound, taking their influences from punk rock.[1] The group released its first two full-length albums and a compilation on C/Z Records. Signing to Epitaph Records, they released two further albums in 1991 and 1992 before disbanding in 1993. Both bassist Rob Skinner and guitarist Peter Litwin wrote songs for the group, and the group's releases show a marked difference between their songwriting styles.[2] Kurt Cobain mentioned the group as one of his favorite bands.[3]

[edit] Discography

  • Psychosis (C/Z Records, 1989)
  • Rupture (C/Z, 1989)
  • No Sleep 'Til the Stardust Motel (compilation) (C/Z, 1991)
  • Crawl (Epitaph Records, 1991)
  • Thirteen (Epitaph, 1992)

[edit] Members

  • David Brooks - drums
  • Peter Litwin - guitar, vocals
  • Rob Skinner - bass, vocals
  • Jeff Lorian - guitar on Thirteen

[edit] References

  1. ^ Biography, Allmusic.com
  2. ^ Coffin Break at Trouser Press
  3. ^ Review of No Sleep 'Til the Stardust Motel. All Music Guide.