Bombs Over Providence

Bombs Over Providence was a Canadian pop-punk/punk rock band from Brampton, Ontario. They were one of the first bands signed to Underground Operations.[1][2] Their lyrics mainly have a theme of politics.[3]

Bombs Over Providence
OriginBrampton, Ontario, Canada
GenresPunk rock
Pop punk
Years active2001–2006
LabelsUnderground Operations (Canada)
Associated actsMarilyn's Vitamins
MembersAdam Cook
Mike Smythe
Chris Corless
Shawn Dickey

History

Bombs over Providence was formed in Brampton, with members Adam Cook on bass, Mike Smythe and Shawn Dickey on guitar and vocals, and drummer Chris Corless. The band released their first album, Liberty's Ugly Best Friend in 2003.[4] The songs' lyrics concern mainly issues in Ontario politics.[5][6] That year, they also contributed some songs to the compilation album (coles) Notes from the Underground, showcasing bands signed to Underground Operations.[7]

In 2004, the band toured with Sum 41 and Protest the Hero.[8]

In 2005, the band released their second album Shake Your Body Politic through the Underground Operations label in 2005.[9][1] Most of the lyrics were written by Cook.[1] Bombs Over Providence broke up in 2006.[10]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Liberty's Ugly Best Friend - 2003
  • Shake Your Body Politic - 2005

Compilation
  • (coles) Notes from the Underground

References
  1. "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic" Archived 2017-08-08 at the Wayback Machine. Dave Jaffer. Hour.ca review February 16, 2006 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2008-12-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Hostage Life Walking Papers (2006)". Punk News, Reviewer Sloane Daley October 20th 2006
  3. "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Oct 01, 2005
  4. Maximum Rocknroll. Issue 245. Maximum Rock 'n' Roll. 2003.
  5. "Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Jan 01, 2006
  6. "Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend". UWO Gazette, 9 November 2004
  7. "Various(coles) Notes From Underground (2002)". Punk News, Adam White January 7th 2003
  8. "Grad on the road with Toronto band". HUMBER ETCETERA, Volume 34, Issue 1, September 23, 2004, by Sarah Mann
  9. "Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". The Punk Site, By Bobby Gorman
  10. "Bombs Over Providence Break Up". Chart Attack, Feb 7, 2006
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