Sleepytime Trio

Sleepytime Trio were a four-piece post-hardcore/screamo band from Harrisonburg, Virginia that began in 1994 and broke up in 1999. They've played reunion shows in 2007 and 2014 since. They were formed by members of Maximillian Colby (another incredible band) at the end of their tenure. As you can imagine, Sleepytime Trio refined the sound their former band began, bringing a mix of the duel-guitar attack of Drive Like Jehu with a chaotic rhythm section and throat-shredding screaming. The band put out one LP, two 7"'s, a split (with Four Hundred Years), and made a few compilation appearances. Their entire output was included on 2002's Memory-Minus, with the addition of some stellar live material. This discography is an absolute must-listen. Enjoy.

Memory-Minus (2002)

1. Butter Scaryflies

2. Jesus Extract

3. Rock Candy

4. Like My Plain

5. Flake City

6. You're Dead; Lava

7. All Ease

8. Lancing Organic

9. I'm Not A Spy

10. Dear Hands,

11. Onomatopoeia

12. Speak Again Twice

13. 30 Equals

14. Not Without My (Swimmies)

15. All Ease (Live-Germany 1997)

16. Jesus Extract (Live-Germany 1997)

17. Lancing Organic (Live-Germany 1997)

18. Like My Plain (Live-Germany 1997)

19. Rock Candy (Live-Germany 1997)

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Maximillian Colby

Maximillian Colby were a short-lived post-hardcore/screamo band from Harrisonburg, Virginia that formed in 1993 or 1994 and broke up in 1995 after a member of the band suddenly died. In the small amount of time they were a band, they released a 7", some songs that ended up on various compilations, and a split with the seminal Shotmaker (who I also advise checking out, they were one of the first bands on this blog). Their discography LP was first released in 1996, but the better-known version was reissued in 2002 by Lovitt Records. Maximillian Colby's sound was as intense as you'd imagine a Virginia hardcore band to be in the mid 90's, which is very intense. Their vocals are incredible, and were a clear influence on the development of screamo. Instrumentally, the band were very spastic, going from quiet passages to all-out frenzies in an instant. This is a hidden gem that unfortunately never got as much attention as they deserved, and I highly recommend giving them a listen. A few of their members also played in Sleepytime Trio, who are a bit better known than this project. Enjoy.

Discography (2002)

1. New River

2. Sifelaver

3. What's The Matter River?

4. Coughfin'

5. Shoot Hypotenuse

6. Bluestone

7. Petty Fix

8. Sparcly

9. Right Right Left

10. Cowboy Syndrome

11. Itt

12. Anacin

13. Last Name

14. Balance

15. One Gallon Alda

16. Chuck