CHISEL Set You Free 1997

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Artist Biography by Nate Cavalieri

Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1990, Chisel 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," "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 A.M. 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. 

Tracklist 

1	On Warmer Music	3:11
2	All My Kin	4:10
3	It's Alright, You're O.K.	4:06
4	The Mutable Mercury	3:43
5	The Town Crusher	2:45
6	The Unthinkable Is True	3:40
7	River High	4:01
8	Every Is A Good Trip	1:42
9	Do Go On	5:22
10	Privileged & Impotent	2:55
11	Oh Dear Friends	4:00
12	An Amateur Thief	1:46
13	In Our Time	2:21
14	Morley Timmons	3:12
15	The O.T.S.	3:39
16	Rip Off The Gift	1:56
17	The Last Good Time	4:15