  leftÃ¶ver crack is an american punk rock band formed in 1998, following the breakup of choking victim. the band is currently signed to fat wreck chords for cd releases, and alternative tentacles for vinyl releases. the band consists of scott sturgeon (vocals), brad logan (guitar), alec baillie (bass guitar), leftÃ¶ver crack spans several different music genres including hardcore punk, ska, and crust punk. they write mostly political lyrics of a radical leftist nature, opposing religion, capitalism, and authority. members of leftÃ¶ver crack reside in the c-squat on 155 avenue c in the lower east side of manhattan, new york city. natives of new york city, band members have a well-documented history of back-and-forth conflict with the nypd which precedes the band's formation. the name "leftÃ¶ver crack" is explained by stza as being "an oxymoron", based on the idea that crack cocaine addicts are known for vigorous use, and are unlikely to have any "leftover" crack. ==history== ===beginnings=== formed around the same time as the breakup of choking victim, leftÃ¶ver crack was initially an outlet for choking victim frontman scott sturgeon a.k.a. stza to release songs that, for one reason or another, were never recorded by choking victim and which he claims are the "leftover songs" - hence the name, leftÃ¶ver crack. for almost two years following the band's formation, the band consisted almost solely
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