Smoking Popes
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alternativealternativeindie rockelectronicorgcorepunkemoskate punkchicago punkpower-pop punk
Influential: 49.91%
Fanbase: 22.12%
Trending: 63.80%
As of: 2025-09-07
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Score: DMDB 49.91% |
Fanbase 22.12% |
Trending 63.80% |
CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL
Biography
The Smoking Popes, led by vocalist Josh Caterer, blended elements of punk and pop with a unique vocal style influenced by big-band records and classic movies. Formed in Chicago in 1991, the band's sound mixed uptempo rock with lounge singer vocals, attracting support from punk circles and indie label Johann's Face. After releasing albums like Get Fired and Born to Quit, the band disbanded in 1998, but reunited in 2005 for the Flower 15 Festival and continued to release music, including albums like Stay Down and This Is Only a Test.
Following their initial disbandment, Smoking Popes reunited in 2005 for the Flower 15 Festival and released a live album, At Metro, capturing their performance. They embarked on a North American tour and released new material like Stay Down, It's Been a Long Day, and This Is Only a Test in the subsequent years. Despite individual pursuits, the band continued to create music and perform, showcasing their enduring influence in the punk-pop scene.
Following their initial disbandment, Smoking Popes reunited in 2005 for the Flower 15 Festival and released a live album, At Metro, capturing their performance. They embarked on a North American tour and released new material like Stay Down, It's Been a Long Day, and This Is Only a Test in the subsequent years. Despite individual pursuits, the band continued to create music and perform, showcasing their enduring influence in the punk-pop scene.
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