Despite seeing them live at least a half-dozen times (and probably more) during the mid and late 90's, I was never the biggest fan of Oblivion, but I've grown to really love 'em like a redheaded stepchild since their demise.
Anyhow, the group was a trio comprised of Pete Oblivion (vocals/bass), Scott Ozark (guitar), and Brian Czarnik (drums). They were an important and ever-present band during my years in and around Chicago's punk scene. They released a bunch records on Johann's Face, and also Dr. Strange, Harmless, Underdog, Sinister, and Suburban Home before calling it quits in 2001 after about ten years together.
Musically, Oblivion (not to be confused with The Oblivians) played spazzy hyper pop-punk with occasional nods to metal and classic rock. Kinda like Cheap Trick on speed. Their songs were catchy and poppy, but a little bit too goofy for me. I also thought Pete was a little wierd (Hubcap anyone?). With lyrics about girls and relationships, having fun, and whatever random topics they felt like singing about, Oblivion was never in danger of being considered a political band.
What are they up to now you ask? Well, Pete is in the band Mexican Cheerleader with Andy & Scott from Apocalypse Hoboken, and Brian (who wrote for Punk Planet for awhile) lives in Florida and works with disadvantaged tigers at an animal sanctuary. No one has seen or heard from Scott in years (OK, I made that last part up).
MP3 | Oblivion - Fantastic Plastic VA - A Taste Of Chicago
MP3 | Oblivion - She's Moving To Paris VA - Achtung Chicago! Drei
MP3 | Oblivion - School Stop Thief
MP3 | Oblivion - We Had To Say It Again Suckers From The Start
MP3 | Oblivion - Hamster Man Apocalypse Hoboken Split 7"
MP3 | Oblivion - Oak Park VA - Cheaper Than DIY
MP3 | Oblivion - Gar VA - Marc's A Dick, Gar's A Drunk
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i love the oblivians
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