In Nonsense is Strength

by The Service

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Craig O'Neill Jesus, where did the last 33 years go? The Hardees in Ames, Iowa, from where they stole that cover shot, is long gone, but this record remains, the strength stronger and the nonsense somehow wiser. "A bone for the savage," indeed. Favorite track: Sundowning.

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Vinyl version of In Nonsense is Strength. Original pressings from 1988. Limited copies available .Mastered by Eddie Schreyer at Capitol Records.

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1.	I Wanted Everything 03:02	buy track
2.	Crazy as it Sounds 03:14	buy track
3.	Mr Responsible 03:35	buy track
4.	If You Will I Will 03:33	buy track
5.	Trouble Begins (Again) 03:04	buy track
6.	What You Lost 02:44	buy track
7.	Sundowning 03:29	buy track
8.	Honesty Defends 02:56	buy track
9.	Nose Maul Problem 02:34	buy track
10.	Only Joking 02:29	buy track
11.	She Won't Listen 02:57	buy track

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Released to critical acclaim in 1988, this was the first Service album as a 4 piece. The lineup was solidified and the group toured non-stop. It rocks with beautiful melodies and crunchy guitars with piano, organ and tuba!

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released May 1, 1988

Produced by The Service and Phil Bonnet

Guitar, lead vocals- Rick Mosher
Keys, vocals - Kenn Goodman
Drums- John Smith
Bass, Tuba- Gary Schepers

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The Service Chicago, Illinois

Formed in Dekalb, IL in 1983, The Service was a scrappy bunch that toured the country in a Dodge van for many years. Some people compared them to The Replacements because of their loose irreverent style, but they actually had a more diverse and nuanced sound with the sounds of keyboards and horns occasionally. ... more

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