This Moment in Black History

This Moment in Black History is an American punk rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, United states, formed in 2002.[1]

This Moment in Black History
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresPunk rock
Years active2002 (2002)–present
LabelsVersion City, Cold Sweat, Smog Veil
MembersBim Thomas (drums), Chris Kulcsar (keyboards, vocals), Buddy Akita (guitar), Lawrence Caswell (bass guitar)
Past membersMike D'Amico

History

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This Moment in Black History formed in 2002 and released its debut EP, "The Cleveland Finger", in 2003.[2] In 2004, they released their first full-length album, "Midwesterncuttalistick", on the Version City label.[3] In 2005, founding bassist Mike D'Amico was replaced by Lawrence Caswell.[2]

In the fall of 2005, the band recorded its second album, "It Takes a Nation of Assholes", with Steve Albini.[4] The album was released the following year on the Cold Sweat label.[2] In 2009, the band released another album, entitled "Public Square", on Smog Veil Records.[5]

Reception

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This Moment in Black History's music has been described as "half-, perhaps even quarter-assed Primus"[6] and as "a punch-drunk mix of relentless Punk and Post Punk with some of the finest lyrics you’ll ever read from a Rock band."[7]

Discography

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  • Midwesterncuttalistick—2004 (Version City)
  • It Takes a Nation of Assholes—2006 (Cold Sweat)
  • Public Square—2009 (Smog Veil)

References

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  1. ^ Petkovic, John (26 February 2010). "This Moment in Black History showing off new album". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Deming, Mark. "This Moment in Black History Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. ^ MacNeil, Jason (29 June 2004). "This Moment in Black History: Midwesterncuttalistick". PopMatters. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  4. ^ Soults, Franklin (15 March 2007). "This Moment in Black History". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  5. ^ Barrett, Tyler (13 July 2010). "Public Square Review". Punknews.org. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  6. ^ Ranta, Alan. "It Takes A Nation (Of Assholes To Hold Us Back) Review". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  7. ^ Breen, Mike (9 March 2010). "This Moment in Black History". CityBeat.com. Retrieved 19 April 2015.