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Chronics

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Chronics
Chronics (2020).
Background information
OriginBologne, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
GenresPop punk, punk rock, power pop, garage rock, garage punk
Years active1996 (1996)–present
LabelsIn the Red, Sympathy, Demolition Derby
MembersStefano Toma
Robbie Fabbri
Marco Turci
Chronics band Italy 1
Chronics band Italy 2

Chronics are an Italian power pop and punk band, known for playing power pop with a garage rock attitude, and often drawing comparisons to The Saints (band) and The Real Kids. In 1999 they released their debut single on Rip Off Records (a cult record label in the 90′s along with In the Red Records and Sympathy For The Record Industry), along with two full-length albums and two best of records. After several years idle, Chronics returned in 2014 by releasing a split single on Asian Man Records with Mike Watt and the Secondmen. In 2015 they release two more split 7-inch, another split single with Mike Watt (Minutemen (band), The Stooges) and a split single with Barrence Whitfield & the Savages.

Discography

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Albums

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  • It's too late, LP, Nitro, Belgium 2002
  • Suggested for Mature Audiences, LP/cd, Nitro, Belgium 2004
  • Do you love the sun?, LP, Puke’n’vomit Records, USA 2022; CD, Spaghetty Town Records, USA 2023

Singles

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  • First time, best time, 7” Rip Off Records, USA 1999

Splits

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Best Of

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  • Late, lit-up & lewd (best of), cd, Hate, Italy 2003
  • On Tape It Sounds Different (best of), cassette, USA Mooster, 2013

Compilations

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  • All This And More, cd, Fridge Records, 2000
  • Burnin' Material – Call The Firemen!! cassette, AlphaMonic, 2003
  • Locals Only CD compilation – La Skaletta Rock Club
  • Wild Sound From The Past Dimension, Go Down records, 2008

Personnel

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  • Stefano Toma – guitars, vocals (1996–today)
  • Marco Turci – drums (2004-today)
  • Michele Rizzoli - bass, vocals (2019-today)
  • Giuliano Guerrini - guitars, vocals (2022-today)
  • Stefano Felcini – bass, vocals (2013-today)
  • Roberto Fabbri – bass, vocals (2000–2009)
  • Davide Scibetta – drums (1996–2004)
  • Gabriele Balducci – bass, vocals (1996–2000)

References

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Andrea Tinti – Enciclopedia del rock bolognese (Punto E Virgola 2001)

Oderso Rubini – Largo all'avanguardia, Milano, Sonic Press, 2012

Maximumrocknroll, issue 238/Mar '03, Interview

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