Pivit is an American punk rock band hailing from Poway and Cardiff, California, formed in late 1994 by original drummer Mark McLemore, lead singer Chris Moore, and guitarist Eric Sisson in San Diego County, California. In 1995, they recorded their first demo entitled Find the Fuzz. Eventually they produced 3 albums together, Pressure in 1996, Millennium in 1998 and finally Thanks for Coming Back in 2002.
The band enjoyed moderate success, earning heavy praise from critics and fansPunknews.org, Millennium Review by coldjuly - Retrieved January 3, 2011Punknews.org, Pressure Review by coldjuly - Retrieved on January 3, 2011Punknews.org, Pressure Review by fathead - Retrieved on January 3, 2011 and opening for such bands as Blink-182, Incubus, MxPx, Buck-O-Nine, Sack Lunch, Pennywise, Unwritten Law, Mad Caddies, Ten Foot Pole, Home Grown and many local San Diego bands.Internet Archive, "Band Info" section of Pivit's official website as of 10/11/99 - retrieved January 17, 2011 In June 1998, a video was shot for Pivit's song "Oddessy" in Rancho Bernardo and downtown San Diego, directed by Taylor Steele.Internet Archive, "FAQ" section of Pivit's official website as of 10/11/99 - retrieved January 17, 2011Internet Archive, "Oddessy" video download from "Sounds" section of Pivit's official website as of 10/11/99 - retrieved January 17, 2011 A music video was made in 2002 for the song "Fingercuffs",YouTube.com, Music video for Pivit's "Fingercuffs" - Retrieved January 3, 2011 and a video was also made for "Millennium", but only played at live shows.YouTube.com, Video shown for "Millennium" during Pivit concerts - Retrieved January 3, 2011
Since disbanding in 2003, there have been a few reunion shows with Agent 51, Sack Lunch, and Spero Lumina throughout 2008 and 2009.Bellyup.com, Details of Pivit's last reunion show on 9/6/09 - Retrieved January 3, 2011 and 2015
Former members Chris Moore—vocals Micah Albao—bass Eric Sisson—guitar, 1994–1997 James Banister—guitar Mark McLemore—drums, 1994–1998 Chris Lewis—guitar, 1997–2003 Adam Rapps—drums, 1998–2003
Discography
Albums
Pressure Released in 1996 on Red Eye Records. Produced by Scott Russo of Unwritten Law.Artistdirect.com, Pressure album track listing and credits - Retrieved January 4, 2011 "Tell Me" "Open Book" "Light of Day" "Hangnail" "Problem Child" "Control's a Pity" "W.D.I.W.T.S." "Pressure" "Army Man" "Home Sweet Home" "One Minute More"
Millennium Released in 1998 on Red Eye Records. Album art by Wade Youman of Unwritten Law. Produced by Pivit.Artistdirect.com, Millennium album track listing and credits - Retrieved January 4, 2011 "Intro" "Millennium" "Running Out" "Structure" "Vampire" "Oddessy" "Sour" "Unseen" "On My Own" "Swell" "Stuck On You" "Crash" (Contains a hidden acoustic bonus track after 2 minutes of silence)
Thanks for Coming Back Released on September 3, 2002 from Red Eye Records. Produced by Ryan Greene. Recorded in September 2001 at Engine Famous Studios in San Francisco, California.Pivit.wz.cz, archive of Pivit's official site - Retrieved January 3, 2011 "Redo" "Fingercuffs" "That Girl" "Middle Children" "Sex and Suicide" "Dawson's Creek" "Pop Whore" "Crucified" "Speechless" "Cyberchrist" "From My Bedroom" "Pseudolebrity"
Demos
Find the Fuzz Released in 1995. Recorded at DML Studios.Internet Archive, "Sounds" section of Pivit's official website as of 10/11/99 - Retrieved January 17, 2011 The tape cover featured a photo of girls from a Guess Jeans ad. "Open Book" "Night on the Town" "I Don't Know" "Wait" "Dream Girl" "W.D.I.W.T.S." "Wasted Time Away" "Golden Arches"
In popular culture Pivit's song "One Minute More" was featured during an interview with Kris Markovich in an episode of the skateboarding-themed BlueTorch TV series.YouTube.com, footage from BlueTorch TV's interview of Kris Markovich - Retrieved January 3, 2011 "Tell Me" was featured in 411VM Issue 31. The songs "Fingercuffs" and "Middle Children" were featured in the soundtrack of the PC port of Crazy Taxi, and were again featured along with "Cyberchrist" and "Redo" in the Microsoft Windows port of Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller. The song "Cyberchrist" was featured in the 2003 video game Ford Racing 2.Answers.com, Production credits for Ford Racing 2 - Retrieved January 21, 2011
References
External links Czech Tribute Site, with archives of Pivit's now defunct official website Internet Archive, Pivit.com 1999-2008 MySpace Tribute Site "Fingercuffs" Music Video "Millennium" Music Video