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[[Image:Blatantdissent.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Blatant Dissent's most well known lineup]]
[[Image:Blatantdissent.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Blatant Dissent's most well known lineup]]


'''Blatant Dissent''' were a punk/hardcore band from the mid [[1983]] to [[1988]] from Dekalb.  They released two singles and a posthumous LP in their career.  The last version of the band eventually changed their name and became the popular Chicago band [[Tar]].  They were probably the most well-known band from Dekalb and at one point toured to WV, NY and CT.  It can be safely said that Blatant Dissent was the best 80s punk band from Northern Illinois University.   
'''Blatant Dissent''' were a punk/hardcore band from the mid [[1983]] to [[1988]] from Dekalb.  They released two singles and a posthumous LP in their career.  The last version of the band eventually changed their name in 1988 and became the popular Chicago band [[Tar]].  They were probably the most well-known band from Dekalb and at one point toured to WV, NY and CT.  It can be safely said that Blatant Dissent was the best 80s punk band from Northern Illinois University.   


Blatant Dissent reformed in 2009 (August 22nd) at the [[Abbey Pub]]. They performed for the first time in 22 years along with [[Subverts]], [[Ring 13]], [[Happy hunting]] and Otis Ball and The Chains.
Blatant Dissent reformed in 2009 (August 22nd) at the [[Abbey Pub]]. They performed for the first time in 22 years along with [[Subverts]], [[Ring 13]], [[Happy hunting]] and Otis Ball and The Chains.
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== Members ==
== Members ==
[[Image:DialATranceBlatantDissent.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Logo from [[Dial-A-Trance]]]]
[[Image:DialATranceBlatantDissent.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Logo from [[Dial-A-Trance]]]]
* [[Jim Wohlever]] - Vocals
* [[John Mohr]] - Vocals, Guitar (1983-88)
* [[John Mohr]] - Vocals, Guitar
* [[Jim Wohlever]] - Vocals (1983-84)
* [[Tim Fowler]] - Guitar
* [[Tim Fowler]] - Guitar (1983-85)
* [[Jeff Burka]] - Bass  
* [[Jeff Berka]] - Bass (1983-1984)
* [[Dave Fishman]] - Drums
* [[Dave Fishman]] - Drums (1983-85)
* [[Tom Clark]] - Bass, then Guitar
* Jim Taylor - Drums, Vocals (1984)
* [[Tim Mescher]] - Bass
* [[Tom Clark]] - Bass, then Guitar (1984-86)
* [[Bruce Halverson]] - Guitar
* [[Tim Mescher]] - Bass (1985-88)
* [[Mike Greenlees]] - Drums
* [[Bruce Halverson]] - Guitar (1986)
* [[Mark Zablocki]] - Guitar
* [[Mike Greenlees]] - Drums (1985-88)
* [[Mark Zablocki]] - Guitar (1986-88)


== Releases ==
== Releases ==
* '''''Demo Tape''' (Summer [[1984]])
* '''''Demo Tape''' (Summer [[1984]])
** First time in the studio
** First time in the studio, recorded in 1 day in La Grange, IL
** Five-ish songs that were re-recorded on the later records
** Recorded by: Tim Folwer, Mike Folwer, Jeff Berka, Jon Mohr and Jim Taylor
** Sleeve art by [[Kevin Kurtz]]
** Sleeve art by [[Kevin Kurtz]]
** This version of the band performed live at: The Cubby Bear
** Five-ish songs that were re-recorded on the later records. There were 7 songs on that demo:
# Wrong Reasons
# Catalyst-They, They, They
# Man In Black
# Dissipate
# Undermine
# 2 unnamed tracks
* '''''Is There A Fear?''''' 7" ([[1985]], [[Landmind Records]])
* '''''Is There A Fear?''''' 7" ([[1985]], [[Landmind Records]])
** 1000 Released, 850 with the Tom Clark sleeve
** 1000 Released, 850 with the Tom Clark sleeve
** Co-Produced by [[Jeff Pezzati]] and [[Iain Burgess]]
** Co-Produced by [[Jeff Pezzati]] and [[Iain Burgess]]
** Recorded 2/1985 at [[Chicago Recording Company]]
** Recorded 2/10/1985 at [[Chicago Recording Company]]
# Is There A Fear
# Is There A Fear
# My Hands Are Tied
# My Hands Are Tied
# The Man In Black
# The Man In Black
# The Catalyst - They, They, They
# The Catalyst - They, They, They
* Two tracks from the [[Dial-A-Trance]] compilation (1985)
* Two tracks from the [[Dial-A-Trance]] compilation (1985)
# The Catalyst / They, They, They
# The Catalyst / They, They, They
# The Man In Black
# The Man In Black
* '''''Dreams''''' 7" ([[1987]], [[No Blow Records]])
* '''''Dreams''''' 7" ([[1987]], [[No Blow Records]])
** Lineup was Mohr, Clark, Mesher and Greenlees
** Lineup was Mohr, Clark, Mesher and Greenlees
# Fist Comes Down
# Fist Comes Down
# Eleven Days
# Eleven Days
* '''''Hold the Fat''''' LP ([[1991]], [[Glitterhouse Records]])
* '''''Hold the Fat''''' LP ([[1991]], [[Glitterhouse Records]])
** Lineup was Mohr, Clark, Mesher and Greenlees
** Lineup was Mohr, Clark, Mesher and Greenlees
** Recorded in one session at [[Studiomedia]] in [[1986]] by [[Steve Albini]]  
** Recorded in one session at [[Studiomedia]] in [[1986]] by [[Steve Albini]]  
** Released after Blatant Dissent had morphed into [[Tar]]
# Contemporary Hip
# Contemporary Hip
# Man in Black
# Man in Black
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# Bandit
# Bandit
# Undermine
# Undermine
# My Hands Are Tied
* '''''1985-1986''''' LP ([[2022]], [[Alona's Dream Records]])
** Re-release of the 1985 Pezzati/Burgess sessions and 1986 Albini sessions
** Mastered by Carl Saff
: '''Side One'''
# Status Quo
# Undermine
# Painted Women
# Is There a Fear?
# My Hands Are Tied
# The Man In Black
# Catalyst / They, They They
# Fist Comes Down
# Contemporary Hip
# The Main In Black
# Painted Women
: '''Side Two'''
# How Can I Lose?
# Status Quo
# Eleven Days
# The Beast
# The Party
# Overraction
# Is There A Fear?
# Bandit Undermine
# My Hands Are Tied
# My Hands Are Tied


== History ==
== History ==
Though I should add some info to this, [[MXV]] had one of his ''Selections from The Punk Vault'' entries on the ''Is There A Fear?'' 7-inch.  In that, just about every member of Blatant Dissent chimed in with a history and stories.  So instead of plagarizing, [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/01/02/selections-from-the-punk-vault-blatant-dissent/ read it here.]
 
Blatant Dissent started in [[1983]] as a cover band, their first show was on 2/7/1984 at Douglass Hall cafeteria at Northern Illinois University.  Wohlever left in Spring of 1984 and Mohr switched over to vocals.  Dave took a break in the summer/fall of 1984 and Jim Taylor replaced him on drums.  This "demo" line up of the band played at: The Cubby Bear, Avalon, [[Two Fools Coffeehouse]] many times in DeKalb to name a few. They often appeared on a Punk radio show called "Fast and Loud" hosted by Rodney Anderson one of the founding hosts and a member of "Seismic Waves".
 
[[MXV]] had one of his ''Selections from The Punk Vault'' entries on the ''Is There A Fear?'' 7-inch.  In that, just about every member of Blatant Dissent chimed in with a history and stories.  So instead of plagarizing, [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/01/02/selections-from-the-punk-vault-blatant-dissent/ read it here.]


== Record covers ==
== Record covers ==
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Image:BlatantDissent-IsThereAFear2.jpg|'''Is There a Fear?''' <BR> <small>Tour cover</small>
Image:BlatantDissent-IsThereAFear2.jpg|'''Is There a Fear?''' <BR> <small>Tour cover</small>
Image:BlatantDissent-Holdthefat.jpg|'''Hold the Fat'''
Image:BlatantDissent-Holdthefat.jpg|'''Hold the Fat'''
Image:Blatant-Dissent-1985-1986.jpg|'''1985-1986'''
</gallery>
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/01/02/selections-from-the-punk-vault-blatant-dissent/ Blatant Dissent review/discussion The Punk Vault]
* [http://www.punkvinyl.com/2005/01/02/selections-from-the-punk-vault-blatant-dissent/ Blatant Dissent review/discussion The Punk Vault]
* [http://chicagopunkpix.com/forum/index.php?topic=59.msg115#msg115 CPP thread on Blatant Dissent]
* [https://blatantdissent.bandcamp.com/ Band-run Bandcamp Page]
* [http://www.strangereaction.com/tracks/Blatant_Dissent_-_Hold_the_Fat/  Download the entire Hold the Fat LP at Strange Reaction] - approved by Tom and John, so it's legal!
* [https://www.facebook.com/BlatantDissent/?fref=ts Facebook]
* [https://www.facebook.com/BlatantDissent/?fref=ts Facebook]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/975222-Blatant-Dissent Discogs profile]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/975222-Blatant-Dissent Discogs profile]
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 21 June 2023

Blatant Dissent's most well known lineup

Blatant Dissent were a punk/hardcore band from the mid 1983 to 1988 from Dekalb. They released two singles and a posthumous LP in their career. The last version of the band eventually changed their name in 1988 and became the popular Chicago band Tar. They were probably the most well-known band from Dekalb and at one point toured to WV, NY and CT. It can be safely said that Blatant Dissent was the best 80s punk band from Northern Illinois University.

Blatant Dissent reformed in 2009 (August 22nd) at the Abbey Pub. They performed for the first time in 22 years along with Subverts, Ring 13, Happy hunting and Otis Ball and The Chains.

Members

Logo from Dial-A-Trance

Releases

  • Demo Tape (Summer 1984)
    • First time in the studio, recorded in 1 day in La Grange, IL
    • Recorded by: Tim Folwer, Mike Folwer, Jeff Berka, Jon Mohr and Jim Taylor
    • Sleeve art by Kevin Kurtz
    • This version of the band performed live at: The Cubby Bear
    • Five-ish songs that were re-recorded on the later records. There were 7 songs on that demo:
  1. Wrong Reasons
  2. Catalyst-They, They, They
  3. Man In Black
  4. Dissipate
  5. Undermine
  6. 2 unnamed tracks


  1. Is There A Fear
  2. My Hands Are Tied
  3. The Man In Black
  4. The Catalyst - They, They, They


  1. The Catalyst / They, They, They
  2. The Man In Black


  1. Fist Comes Down
  2. Eleven Days


  1. Contemporary Hip
  2. Man in Black
  3. Painted Women
  4. How Can I Lose
  5. Status Quo
  6. 11 days
  7. The Beast
  8. The Party
  9. Overreaction
  10. Is There A Fear
  11. Bandit
  12. Undermine
  13. My Hands Are Tied


  • 1985-1986 LP (2022, Alona's Dream Records)
    • Re-release of the 1985 Pezzati/Burgess sessions and 1986 Albini sessions
    • Mastered by Carl Saff
Side One
  1. Status Quo
  2. Undermine
  3. Painted Women
  4. Is There a Fear?
  5. My Hands Are Tied
  6. The Man In Black
  7. Catalyst / They, They They
  8. Fist Comes Down
  9. Contemporary Hip
  10. The Main In Black
  11. Painted Women
Side Two
  1. How Can I Lose?
  2. Status Quo
  3. Eleven Days
  4. The Beast
  5. The Party
  6. Overraction
  7. Is There A Fear?
  8. Bandit Undermine
  9. My Hands Are Tied

History

Blatant Dissent started in 1983 as a cover band, their first show was on 2/7/1984 at Douglass Hall cafeteria at Northern Illinois University. Wohlever left in Spring of 1984 and Mohr switched over to vocals. Dave took a break in the summer/fall of 1984 and Jim Taylor replaced him on drums. This "demo" line up of the band played at: The Cubby Bear, Avalon, Two Fools Coffeehouse many times in DeKalb to name a few. They often appeared on a Punk radio show called "Fast and Loud" hosted by Rodney Anderson one of the founding hosts and a member of "Seismic Waves".

MXV had one of his Selections from The Punk Vault entries on the Is There A Fear? 7-inch. In that, just about every member of Blatant Dissent chimed in with a history and stories. So instead of plagarizing, read it here.

Record covers

  • Is There a Fear?

    Is There a Fear?

  • Is There a Fear? Tour cover

    Is There a Fear?
    Tour cover

  • Hold the Fat

    Hold the Fat

  • 1985-1986

    1985-1986

External Links

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