Crash Course in Science
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 in Philadelphia, United States |
| Founder | Dale Feliciello, Mallory Yago, Michael Zodorozny |
| Defunct | 1981 |
| Fate | Reunited in 2009 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Website | www |
Crash Course in Science is a post-punk ensemble from the United States, originating in 1979 in Philadelphia. The group was founded by Dale Feliciello, Mallory Yago, and Michael Zodorozny. They became notable for incorporating unconventional instruments such as toys and kitchen gadgets alongside traditional distorted guitars, drums, and synthesized rhythms. The band reunited in 2009.
History
Early support came from Lee Paris, a local WXPN radio DJ, who helped launch their debut single Cakes in the Home through his Go Go label. This single was succeeded by the 1981 EP Signals from Pier Thirteen, recorded at Third Story Recordings with producer John Wicks.
Following their initial disbandment, Crash Course in Science gained a dedicated cult audience among techno and electro musicians, significantly impacting the electroclash scene of the 2000s. They came back together for touring activities in 2009. In 2011, Schematic Records re-released Signals from Pier Thirteen and issued Near Marineland, an album recorded in 1981 but never previously published. Their most recent release, Situational Awareness, appeared in 2017.
Albums
- Near Marineland (2011)
- Situational Awareness (2017)
EPs
- Signals from Pier Thirteen (1981)
Singles
- Cakes in the Home (1979)