CIV (band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Anthony Civarelli |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Punk rock music, albums, singles |
CIV was a punk rock group originating from New York City, United States, named after its lead singer, Anthony Civarelli. Three of its members—Civarelli, Siegler, and Smilios—had previously been part of Gorilla Biscuits, with Siegler also playing in notable hardcore acts such as Youth of Today and Judge.
After the dissolution of Gorilla Biscuits, Civarelli launched a tattoo parlor on Long Island. When Quicksand secured a deal with a major record company, Schreifels revived a later lineup of his former band, resulting in the release of the album Set Your Goals. Prior to recording their sophomore effort, Thirteen Day Getaway, Cache Tolman replaced Smilios on bass. CIV officially ended their run in 2000 soon after this album's debut.
The band has reunited for several special shows, including appearances at New York’s Black N Blue Bowl in 2008 and Belgium’s Groezrock Festival in 2011. Another reunion took place on September 7, 2012, at Webster Hall in New York City. In 2024, CIV joined Shelter for a four-night tour across the Northeast and performed a single concert in The Netherlands that November.
Legacy
CIV achieved notable attention with their track "Can't Wait One Minute More," which was featured in a 2005 commercial for Nissan and also appeared on Beavis and Butt-head. Lou Koller from the hardcore band Sick of It All provided guest vocals on the song. Other tracks such as "All Twisted," "Haven't Been Myself in a While," and "Something Special" were included on the soundtrack for What's New, Scooby-Doo?. Their early composition "Et Tu Brute?" was part of the Escape from L.A. movie soundtrack. The song "So Far, So Good...So What" was featured in the soundtrack of the Mega Man animated series by Capcom, also playing during its closing credits. Additionally, "It's Not Your Fault" and "Living Life" were incorporated into the video game Road Rash 3D.
The Bay Area pop punk/hardcore band Set Your Goals derived their name from CIV’s debut record Set Your Goals.
Members
- Anthony "CIV" Civarelli – Lead Vocals
- Charlie Garriga – Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Arthur Smilios – Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Sammy Siegler – Drums
Discography
| Year | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Set Your Goals | LP/CD | Revelation |
| 1995 | "All Twisted" b/w "Do Something" | 7" | Revelation |
| 1995 | "Can't Wait One Minute More" b/w "Et Tu Brute?" | 7" | Revelation |
| 1995 | "Choices Made" b/w "United Kids" / "Soundtrack for Violence" | 7" | Lava Records |
| 1995 | "So Far, So Good, So What?" b/w "Choices Made" (Live) | 7" | Atlantic |
| 1996 | "Social Climber" b/w "Sausages?" | 7" | Revelation |
| 1998 | Thirteen Day Getaway | LP/CD | Atlantic |
| 1998 | "Secondhand Superstar" b/w "Worms Eye View" / "Owner's Manual" | 7" | Some Records |
| 2009 | Solid Bond: The Complete Discography | CD | Equal Vision |