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Mouthpiece, Can't Kill What's Inside: Complete Discography
by Black Bubblegum
DOWNLOAD: Mouthpiece - "Column" (MP3)
Mouthpiece Reunion at CBGB's in 2000
Thank god for reissues. New Jersey sXe hardcore diplomats Mouthpiece, who originally called it quits in 1996 but played a handful of reunion shows in 2000, have released Can't Kill What's Inside: The Complete Discography out now on Revelation Records. Who was Mouthpiece, you say?
Mouthpiece dropped their seminal What Was Said in 1993... Check out "Column" from that record above and check out a really interesting piece on the cover art by vocalist Tim McMahon's blog, Double Cross. McMahon has also run back-stories on Mouthpiece's seven-inch releases, as well as their video for "Cinder" (viewable below).Mouthpiece was a New Jersey straight edge hardcore punk band from 1991 to 1996. While they had only three records, they had a huge fan base during their time together. Often seen as one of the last bands of the youth crew era, or the earliest revival of it, their popularity was due in part to the relative scarcity of other bands in New Jersey at the time. However, many fans and critics alike credited them as a rare voice of reason in comparison to the aggressive trends in straight edge bands at the time. -[Wiki]
Mouthpiece, Turning Point (who released their discography via Jade Tree in 2000), Lifetime (who recently came back in action), the more experimental Resurrection (Deathwish has dibs on their discog) and Rorschach (discog on Gern Blandsten) were some of the great bands of the NJHC scene of the early 90s, and luckily this discography affords you the chance to pick up a piece of that legacy without shelling out for shit like this.
video below...
Mouthpiece - "Cinder"
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Posted on January 27, 2009 5:20 PM
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I did catch one of those shows in 2000 and it was quite fun; I would go see them again in a second! Hopefully they get back together for a little tour?
Unfortunately, the only thing recording from them that really stands out these days is their second EP; most of the other bands of that era of hardcore are unlistenable, bland metal (Rorschach definitely NOT one of them).
Posted by fun fun fun | January 27, 2009 5:49 PM
One of these guys helped start Saves The Day, no?
Posted by anonymouse | January 27, 2009 6:18 PM
oh hell yes!!
Posted by pjc | January 27, 2009 6:29 PM
"If you put shit into your body, shit's gonna come out."
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 6:46 PM
I don't think anyone from Mouthpiece was involved in Saves The Day. I could be wrong though.
Posted by pjc | January 27, 2009 6:49 PM
this makes me feel pretty old... I can't believe I considered being straight edge a viable lifestyle choice.
Posted by ecc | January 27, 2009 7:13 PM
i remember when i first saw saves the day in 1998 or so, they were billed as ex mouthpiece. not sure what member though...
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 7:38 PM
'One of these guys helped start Saves The Day, no?'
Yes..the last bass player, Sean. He was the founding member of Saves the Day and then, sadly, he died a few years ago. Of cancer, I believe.
Also...Mouthgrease (as they were affectionately/unaffectionately called because of their love of hair product) were a great live band and mediocre to boring on record. Super good looking though.
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 7:39 PM
Well there ya go, I was wrong. I guess I just lost a bunch of scene points. Please don't tell the kids I run my zine with. I promise my stage dives next weekend will make up for it.
Posted by pjc | January 27, 2009 7:47 PM
i won't tell your zine pals as long as you promise to listen to Encounter, Reveal and Flagman for a straight week.
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 7:49 PM
"Why do I get this feeling I Cant Win?" FUCK YEAH
Summer of 1993 kicked ass..
Middlesex college had the best melodic hardcore shows...
Mouthgrease! XXX
Posted by John | January 27, 2009 7:56 PM
Point Of View, Flagman, Lifetime, Mouthpiece, Encounter..... classic! Suburban Photozine!
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 7:58 PM
they dont make 'em like this anymore.
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 8:27 PM
chokehold was better.
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 8:45 PM
Tim Ensign hates Mouthpiece. Pass it on.
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 9:10 PM
this brings me back...i remember kiss it goodbye and deadguy and soundviews mag...under the volcano...
ahh...old school
Posted by Anonymous | January 27, 2009 9:55 PM
MCYC.
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 12:20 AM
try to find jarred estees.
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 3:46 AM
I saw in Emmaus, PA at like a VFW lol. Deadguy played too!
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 8:26 AM
Twoname, Whatsit, Thatband, Onegroup.
yeah!
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 8:37 AM
But really, can we win?
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 9:05 AM
Tim Ensign is jealous. Tell 'toughy' to chill...
"Grease" revival in 09. Was rockin' this on the way to work today...
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 9:35 AM
Encounter? Haha.
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 10:42 AM
The Purpose was better.
Posted by Sacred Absolute Hipster Cow | January 28, 2009 10:53 AM
List this under things I never expected to see on BV. Awesome.
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 12:24 PM
Critical band, great message. The shows were absolutely nuts. Search for their Middlesex County College shows on YouTube.
They even tore it up at the reunion shows, saw both the CBs and Wayne, NJ. Passion and dedication, no doubt.
Hopefully the youngin's check this out to see how its supposed to be done.
And for the questions about Sean, yes, he played bass in Mouthpiece in the latter half, then helped form Saves the Day. Recorded and played shows for Can't Slow Down, which is by far their best work. Definitely check out that CD.
I remember seeing Saves the Day and Snapcase play together. Good stuff.
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 12:43 PM
They're talking about you guys over here:
http://forums.livewire-records.com/read.php?f=1&i=346287&t=346258#reply_346287
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 5:06 PM
Floorpunch 7
Ensign 0
Posted by Boss | January 28, 2009 6:00 PM
two syllables only, please
Posted by Anonymous | January 28, 2009 7:20 PM
the year 2000 sucked
Posted by nick | January 28, 2009 7:43 PM
purpose waaas better.
Posted by Anonymous | January 29, 2009 7:16 PM