SNFU
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, SNFU are a hardcore punk band who took obvious influence from both the Subhumans and D.O.A.. Their line-ups have always centred around Mr Chi Pig (vocals), and Brent (guitar), with the rhythm section changing with almost every successive album. One of their early drummers, John Card, would later join DOA. SNFU have persevered over the years with a formula encompassing largely headlong addrenalin rushes. The most significant interlude was IF YOU SWEAR YOU'LL CATCH NO FISH, slick titles such as Better Homes And Gardens indicating a growing maturity in the way they conveyed their lyrical gaze. Previously, overtly obvious joke anthems like Cannibal Cafe had been their let-down. By the next album, they were speeding along at a furious rate once more, though some of the early angst had disappeared; ‘It's hard to be angry when you live in an environment like this; the physical aspect of Edmonton is so comfortable’. They had definitely not grown in self-importance however; ‘We're still the same awful band we were in 81. Still active, SNFU encapsulate the best traditions of Canadian hardcore; energy, verve and humour.