Refused are fucking dead. or at least that's what the headline of their myspace reads. this innovative punk band was from Umeå, Sweden and survived from 1991-1998, and went through bass players like a fat kid on pizza slices. they released a self titled demo, a couple singles/EP's, and 3 studio albums; the last being their most forward, progressive, and definitive release- The Shape Of Punk To Come: A Chemerical Bombination In 12 Bursts- the name of which is derived from an old jazz album "The Shape Of Jazz To Come".
I was introduced to Refused through the soundtrack on Tony Hawk's Underground (T.H.U.G.) which featured the song "New Noise" off of their final album- so I went out of my way to find that album. I dare say, Refused got me into punk and kept my interest better than anyone has been able to. I still sit down and listen to that album all the way through some mornings while I'm getting ready for work or whatever I'm doing.
anyway,
enjoy :)
