Formed in 1990 while the members were students at the University of Notre D… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1990 while the members were students at the University of Notre Dame, Chisel later relocated to Washington D.C., and was one of the first revivalist bands of the denim-clad mod/punk movement that would inspire the likes of the Mooney Suzuki and the Delta 72. Under the indomitably energetic songwriting of singer/guitarist Ted Leo, the trio included bassist Chris Norborg and drummer John Dugan. Chisel built a strong fan base before they had a sizable discography by touring with a host of popular indie bands -- including Blonde Redhead, Karate, and Fugazi -- through the early '90s. Their first official single releases -- Sunburn, Nothing New, and The Guns of Meridian Hill -- were released on Gern Blandsten records and were critical successes, combining the legendary garage sound of the '60s with Ted Leo's complex, melodic ideas. In 1996, Chisel's debut full-length, 8 AM All Day, took these combinations further and solidified their underground cult following. Following the 1997 release of Set You Free (also on Gern Blandsten), Chisel disbanded. Leo went on to record solo and with Ted Leo and The Pharmacists.

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We have lyrics for these tracks by Chisel:

8 A.M. All Day Hello, I missed your call. You're the one that I always…
Breaking Up With Myself You're in the clear, in the clean, but it was…
Citizen of Venus How can I defend myself against yesterday? Anyway I'm not a…
Do Go On If I called you killer would you stab me in…
Hip Straights Why don't we go walking for a while, I think we…
Innocents Abroad I turned blue just waiting for you and I don't wanna…
It's Alright You're O.K. And if you can′t go home It's alright, it′s O.K. And if…
It's Alright, You're O.K. And if you can't go home It's alright, it's O.K. And if…
Je M'Appelle Zero Spent my last dime at The Pharmacists' show, now. But for…

Looking Down at the Great Wall of China I still care about her. I still like her a…
On Warmer Music I'm digging on warmer music Too tired to want to move But…
Out for Kicks I'd never say it's boring. I hate to give myself…
Red Haired Mary Put down your red hands, Mary ′Cause we're going out tonight…
Rip Off the Gift This is a new song and here's a new riff I…
The Dog in Me Tomorrow when you wake up and you don't remember how…
The Mutable Mercury Am I in the right? It′s my one concern Have you been…
The Town Crusher I've got to get up and get out of your…
Theme For A Pharmacist You're solid gold now, but they'll still be a show…
What About Blighty? Roll out in full formation, this quiet storm of yours…

Your Star Is Killing Me Here, it hits home. Even when I'm alone. With you in…

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