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Karp (band)

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Karp
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1990
FounderChris Smith, Jared Warren, Scott Jernigan
Defunct1998
Headquarters
Tumwater, Washington
,
United States
ProductsAlbums, EPs, singles

Karp was a post-hardcore group originating from Tumwater, Washington, established in 1990 by schoolmates Chris Smith (known as Chris "Slayer"), Jared Warren, and Scott Jernigan. The band remained active until 1998, during which they produced three full-length albums: Mustaches Wild, Suplex, and Self Titled LP. Additionally, they released a compilation of rare tracks titled Action Chemistry. Their catalog also features multiple EPs and 7-inch records.

Combining elements of hardcore punk and metal reminiscent of the Melvins, Karp incorporated pop-like song arrangements. The band's name is an acronym for "Kill All Redneck Pricks," a phrase inspired by a newsletter created by Smith during high school. Their emblem—a reimagined version of the defunct National Recovery Administration's "Blue Eagle"—became an iconic image associated with the band. Their music was issued through well-known Northwest labels including K Records, Kill Rock Stars, and Punk in My Vitamins. Chris Smith maintained a strong connection with Olympia punk figure Mikey Dees from Fitz of Depression.

Following Karp's disbandment, its members participated in various other groups such as Tight Bro's from Way Back When, The Whip, Dead Air Fresheners, Big Business, and the Melvins. Sadly, drummer Scott Jernigan passed away in 2003 due to a boating accident on Lake Washington.

A documentary entitled Kill All Redneck Pricks, directed by New York filmmaker Bill Badgley (also a member of rock band Federation X), was previewed in Seattle in October 2009.

Albums

  • Mustaches Wild 10-inch/LP/CD, released by K Records (1994)
  • Suplex CD/LP, under K Records (1995)
  • Self Titled LP CD/LP, distributed by K Records (1997)
  • Action Chemistry CD (compilation of singles), issued by Punk in My Vitamins (2001)

7" singles and EPs

  • I'd Rather Be Clogging 7-inch, Punk in My Vitamins
  • I'm Done 7-inch, Punk in My Vitamins
  • Freighty Cat EP 7-inch, Atlas
  • We Ate Sand 7-inch, released through K Records (1996)
  • Prison Shake 7-inch, under Up Records

Compilation appearances and splits

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