Policy of 3 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1989–1995 |
| Labels | Old Glory, Bloodlink, Ebullition |
| Past members | Jeff Fisher Adam Goldstein Bull Gervasi Chris Fry |
Policy of 3 (initially Matter Of Fact)[1] was an American emocore quartet from New Jersey, United States, that existed from 1989 to 1995. They existed in the early days of the genre, and were among the many bands that helped to define its sound, blending the raw energy of punk rock with left-wing politics and the more varied tempos and introspection characteristic of emo. Their sound has often been compared to those of Moss Icon, Still Life, and Hoover.
The band's name was inspired by modern Chinese history. According to liner notes for the band's posthumous Anthology CD, the term "Policy of 3" refers to the ideas of a group of three farmers from China during the late 1930s who, through various nonviolent means, espoused increased power for peasants and independence from the wealthy landowning class.[2]
Members
- Jeff Fisher – guitar, vocals
- Adam Goldstein – guitar, vocals
- Bull Gervasi – bass
- Chris Fry – drums
Discography
- Policy Of 3 7" (Bloodlink, 1993)
- Dead Dog Summer LP (Old Glory, 1993)
- American Woodworking 7" (Old Glory, 1994)
- An Anthology Double CD (Ebullition, 2004)[3]
Compilation appearances[4]
| Year | Song | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Empty Men" | The Spirit Of Solitude 7" | Yuletide |
| 1993 | "Declination" | Superpowers | Troubleman Unlimited |
| 1994 | "Improv Culture Kill" | All The President's Men 12" | Old Glory |
| 1995 | "Autronic Eye" | XXX - Some Ideas Are Poisonous | Ebullition |
| "Twelve Years Down" | Education 12" | The Mountain Collective For Independent Artists, Ltd. | |
| "1%" and "Untitled" | Kellercore | Zieh Dich Warm An |
See also
- Emo
- Ebullition Records
References
- ^ "Matter Of Fact". Discogs. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ Gervasi, Bull. "An Anthology." Ebullition Records: 2004.
- ^ "Ebullition Records Catalog: Policy of 3". Ebullition.com. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Band appearances". Discogs. Retrieved 17 January 2021.