Something Fierce is a punk rock band from Houston, Texas, formed in 2002. They have released three albums, along with several singles and split releases.
History The members of the band are Stephen Garcia (guitar and vocals), Niki Sevven (bass and vocals), and Andrew Keith (drums).Cress, Sara (2006) "Something Fierce: Unadulterated punk from an unpretentious band", Houston Chronicle, June 22, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2016 Garcia was previously in Gun Crazy and Born Liars, while Sevven was previously a member of the Neckbreakers with her father Bic Crater.Deming, Mark "Something Fierce Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2016
They self-released their debut album, Come for the Bastards, in June 2006. They followed this with extensive touring and several single releases before releasing in 2008 their second album There are no Answers, which was picked up and reissued the following year by Dirtnap Records. Mitch Clem provided the artwork for the "Modern Girl" single. They toured nationally with The Cute Lepers.
The band's third album, Don't Be So Cruel, was released in April 2011, and was described by PopMatters, who drew comparisons with The Clash, as "strictly music to break stuff to, or at least pump your fist in the air to...a strong rallying cry".Brubaker, Mark (2011) "Friday Night: Something Fierce Record Release Party at Mango's", Houston Press, April 4, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2016Houle, Zachary (2011) "Something Fierce Don’t Be So Cruel", PopMatters, May 12, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2016 In the opinion of Mark Deming, reviewing the album for Allmusic, the songs displayed "a greater stylistic sophistication" than the first two albums.Deming, Mark "Don't Be So Cruel Review", Allmusic. Retrieved May 16, 2016 The Austin Chronicle also identified a Minutemen influence.Oko, Dan (2012) "Something Fierce Don't Be So Cruel (Dirtnap)", Austin Chronicle, March 16, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2016
In 2012 the band released a split EP with Denton band Occult Detective Club.Lankford, Nathan (2012) "Sweet Rocker from Something Fierce", Austin Town Hall, August 23, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2016Lannamann, Ned (2012) "Divers, Something Fierce, Occult Detective Club and Chemicals", Portland Mercury, September 7, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2016
Discography Albums Come for the Bastards (2006), Morphius There are no Answers (2008), Something Fierce Don't Be So Cruel (2011), Dirtnap
EPs Something Fierce/The Hangouts split EP (2007), Manic Attack!!! Something Fierce/Occult Detective Club split EP (2012), Dirtnap
Singles "Modern Girl" (2008), Bitchin' Riffage! "Where Ya Goin Man?" (2010), Action Town
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