Out of Order



Out of Order was a Chicago hardcore punk band that played from 1984 to 1989. There were one of the more popular live acts in the city and one of the leaders in the shift of the "Chicago sound" from punk to hardcore.

History
Out of Order was formed in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn sometime in 1981. Lead singer Devon Brock called a classified ad looking for a lead singer and met up with guitarist Rade Krklec and bassist Mike Cwik. Shortly thereafter they played their first show at the Centro-American Social Club with Savage Beliefs, Articles of Faith and Toxic Reasons. Shortly thereafter 8th grade drummer Joel left the group and was replaced by Matt Fusello. Around 1985 rising tensions led to the departure of Cwik and he was replaced by Jim Owens. In 1985 Out of Order released their only LP, Paradise Lost. Sometime after Owens left and Cwik was called back to fill in temporarily. Alan Luckett came in at bass for a short time until a classified ad yielded the final bassist Mark Khedroo.

In 1989 (though their manager Andy Oblander said 1990) Out of Order broke up. According to Brock, was "the combined effect of a revolving door policy on bass players, a lack of direction and a lack of business savvy did us in".

In 1998, Victory Records re-released the Paradise Lost LP, along with rarities and live tracks on one CD, called Survival of the Fittest. Also that year, Out of Order reformed for one night and played an all ages show at the Metro.

Members

 * Devon Brock, vocals 1982-1989
 * Rade Krklec, guitar 1981-1989
 * Mike Cwik, bass 1981-1985
 * Joel Tomano, drums 1982-1984
 * Matt Fusello, drums 1984-1989
 * Jim Owens, bass 1985-?
 * Alan Luckitt, bass ?-?
 * Mark Khedroo, bass ?-1989

Releases

 * Paradise Lost LP, Walkthrufyre, 1985
 * Survival of the Fittest CD, Victory Records, 1998
 * Two tracks on the Code Blue Compilation, 1984
 * Two tracks on the Empty Skulls Compilation, 1984
 * Two tracks on The Middle of America Compilation, 1984