Gorilla Biscuits - lyrics

Hardcore icons the Gorilla Biscuits came together in the late '80s when Anthony Civocelli teamed with Arthur, Sammy, and Walter Schreifels to add their two cents to the straight-edge scene in New York City. No last names were used on any of their recordings; in fact, Civocelli went by the name "Civ" at the time. They were very reactionary, trying to move the movement away from the militant rules that many hardcore straight-edge fans had created around their favorite bands. The main goal was to try and include anyone who wanted to take on their political views without worrying about the aesthetics, something that made them unpopular with many in the movement. They managed to release two albums on Revelation Records (a 1988 self-titled effort and 1989's highly influential Start Today) before Schreifels left the group to form the melodic hardcore/metal band Quicksand in 1990. The Gorilla Biscuits were officially broken up, but in reality the remaining members turned around and formed CIV, a pop-punk combo that scored a minor hit with "Can't Wait One Minute More" when they reappeared on a major label in 1994. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide show less