The Punk Group
The Punk Group is an electro/synth-rock band originating from Portland, Oregon. The group began in 2002 "as a joke" and consists of two male members, Brian Applegate and Tony Cameron; who dub themselves "The Model" and "Sex Object" after song titles by the German electronic band Kraftwerk. They record and release all their albums themselves. Critics cite the band's 1980s musical influences, particularly Devo. The Punk Group frequently criticize pop culture and other artists in their songs and are known for their politically incorrect lyrics. "We like to put people in their place and  knock them down a few pegs, you know, make sure they don't get too big for their britches," said one member. Their live shows consists of the two men (who sing and play guitar, bass or synthesizer), a drum machine and are known to wear assorted costumes. The Punk Group played their final Portland show at Dante's in May 2010 before relocating to San Francisco and Seattle respectively. They appeared opening for DEVO in California in 2012 on numerous dates and performed back at Dante's as an unofficial reunion in August 2018 to a sold out crowd . Touring. Although the band rarely played outside of Portland, they did embark on a European tour in the summer of 2007 and Australia in 2008. This album is out of print and considered a rarity by collectors.