Mucky Pup

 Today in 1992 Mucky Pup released the album Act Of Faith

Bergenfield, New Jersey Crossover/Thrash Metal (early), Hardcore/Punk Rock (later)

Status:Active

Years active:1986-1996, 1999-2003, 2009-present

New Jersey comedic hardcore metallists Mucky Pup paved the way for such future juvenile acts as the Bloodhound Gang (look no further than some of their song titles -- "Death by Cholesterol," "Hippies Hate Water," "She Quieffed," etc.). The group originally formed in the mid-'80s, comprised of members Dan Nastasi (guitar), John Milnes (drums), Chris Milnes (vocals), and Scott LePage (bass), which led to numerous local shows and two demos that sold well. This led to a deal with the independent Torrid label, as the group issued albums on a steady basis for nearly ten years: 1987's Can't You Take a Joke?, 1989's A Boy in a Man's World, 1991's Now, 1992's Act of Faith, 1993's Lemonade, 1995's in-concert Alive and Well, and 1996's Five Guys in a Really Hot Garage. Although Mucky Pup never broke out of the metal/hardcore underground in the U.S., they achieved much greater success overseas in Europe. The group split up by the late '90s, as founder Nastasi (who had left the group a few years prior) achieved moderate success with a similarly styled outfit, Dog Eat Dog. In February of 2000, Mucky Pup reunited for a one-off show in New Jersey.

Century Media Records

John Milnes Drums

Dan Nastasi Guitars

Kevin Powers Keyboards

Chris Milnes Vocals

Christopher LaPlante Bass

1. Freakin' at the Peep Show 04:31

2. Mr. Hand 02:46

3. Understand 03:02

4. Please Don't Burn the Johnson 02:57

5. I Am 04:11

6. Summertime 03:21

7. Gotta Go 03:52

8. Angry Song 04:49

9. Mucky Pumpin' Motion 02:44

10. The Skinheads Broke My Walkmen 02:18

11. Blowtorch 03:36

12. Lonely as Me 03:18

41:25

Recorded and mixed at Showplace Studios, Dover N.J.

Mastered at Chris Gerringer at the Hit Factory.