Artist description Powerful hardcore/punk from Minneapolis with political and personal lyrics. Musically a sort of melodic, but stripped down punk style with a vocal style reminiscent of Strawman or Leatherface.

Music Style Punk/Hardcore

Musical Influences Born Against, Swiz, Fury, Jawbreaker, Leatherface, Strawman

Similar Artists Born Against, Current, Econochrist

Artist History Formed in 1994 Man Afraid was first heard on the Twin Cites compilation "No Slow...All Go!" in 1995. A few months later they released their debut 7", "Uphill Struggle". The follow-up 7", "Those Disenchanted" was released in 1996 after a Midwest and East Coast tour. They also appeared on the Allied Records compilation, "The Big Fix", as well as a compilation 10" titled "Limited Options...Sold as Noble Endeavors" on Half-Mast Records. The band broke up in the Fall of 1996.

Group Members Mike: vocals, Pat: guitar, Nick: bass, Tony: drums

Albums Uphill Struggle, Those Disenchanted, Complete Discography -- Full Discography: http://p1w.net/manafraid/discography.html

Press Reviews MRR: "Musically, it draws on a BORN AGAINST-like sound and combines it with a melodicness similar to the band CURRENT. The lyrics are intelligent and well thought out ... These folks don't theoritize and spout out political dogma; they speak from their own position in a honest and real way. It's bands like this that help to keep [the] Punk community alive and vital." :::::: Heartattack: "This music is pretty damn good. Four strong mid-tempo to fast hardcore songs that don't even leave you a chance to get bored. Powerful all the way through with no bullshit. Each song has great lyrics that fill up the whole page. Damn good." :::::: Profane Existence: "What a surprise! A truly original, political hardcore/punk band from Minneapolis that failed to get my attention until the release of this stunning debut e.p. release. Musically they play a sort of melodic, but stripped down punk style with a vocal style that are reminding me of Strawman or Leatherface. ... A shining light in a dim field of stars."

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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