Animal Bag
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Animal Bag was a alternative metal and grunge ensemble originating from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, active between 1987 and 1998.
Career
Following several personnel adjustments, the group reached a stable formation in 1987 with Luke Edwards handling vocals and guitar, Rich Parris on guitars, mandolin, and vocals, Otis Hughes playing bass, and Boo Duckworth on drums. They cultivated a local fanbase before moving to Los Angeles in 1989.
Favorable reviews from publications such as L.A. Music Scene, which likened their sound to that of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More, enhanced their visibility within the expanding alternative music scene. This attention drew interest from multiple A&R representatives, culminating in a contract with Mercury Records in 1992.
Their eponymous debut album released in 1992 showcased a blend of acoustic and electric rock elements. That same year, Animal Bag made a guest appearance as the party band in the pilot episode of My So-Called Life. The lead track, Everybody, achieved a peak position of No. 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 1993 and maintained a presence at No. 32 on the Japanese charts for eight weeks. The subsequent 1994 release, Offering, was an all-acoustic EP that did not achieve commercial success in the United States. Mercury Records provided another opportunity by pairing the band with producer Terry Date to pursue a heavier sound on the 1996 album Image Damage, which ultimately remained unreleased due to internal label restructuring and departures of key staff.
Discography
- Albums/EPs
- Animal Bag LP (1992)
- Offering EP (1994)
- Image Damage LP (1995) (Unreleased)
- Misc Recordings EP (1998)
- Singles
| Year | Song | US Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Hate Street" | — | Animal Bag |
| "Everybody" | 29 | ||
| 1993 | "Hello Cosmo" | — | |
| "Darker Days" | — | ||
| 1994 | "Stupidity: For Art's Sake" | — | Image Damage |
External links
- Official music video for Animal Bag's debut single Everybody