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The Freeze | |
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| Origin | Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, punk rock |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Modern Method, Taang! Records, Lost And Found, Dr Strange Records, Schizophrenic, Gummopunx Records |
| Members | Clif "Hanger" Croce Bill Close Dave “DB” Barbee Tom Reardon Kaz McClain Brandon Meunier |
| Past members | Numerous (see 'Former members' section below) |
The Freeze is an American punk rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States, formed by a group of teenagers in 1978.[1][2] They released the first single, "I Hate Tourists" in 1980 and contributed eight songs, including the title track to the 1982 hardcore punk compilation This Is Boston, Not L.A.
The band is known for their dark lyrics, original punk rock melodies, and their longevity. A lot of their early lyrics deal with alienation, drug-use/abuse and paranoia (especially of the church, government and those exercising authority over others in general). A constant theme or thread regarding apathetic observers or people willing to give up their freedoms for fear of losing their "security" is also apparent in their work.
- ^ Hanger, Clif (2005). "I Hate Tourists, Tourists SUCK, It's only their daughters I wanna fuck" in "I Hate Tourists" [Record Liner Notes]. Hamilton: Schizophrenic Records.
- ^ Blush, Steven (2001). ""The Kids Will Have Their Say"". In George Petros (ed.). American Hardcore: A Tribal History. New York: Feral House. pp. 168–169. ISBN 0-922915-71-7.