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Hospital Grade
Rock / Post punk

"International Spankbank Currency"


Canada

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   Hospital Grade: General Info
Member Since5/17/2005
Band Websitehospitalgrade.net
Band MembersAndrew, Jason, Adam, Mike
Influencesthat badass kid from down the street with the skull t-shirt, ripped jeans, and a sketchbook full of medical atrocities. You stay away from that boy, y'hear?
Sounds Likebright, dark, golden, uncertainty, convicted, oof.
Type of LabelNone





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Aug 16 2008 9:00P
Fundy Fog Festival Saint John NB
Aug 29 2008 10:00P
The Seahorse Halifax NS
Sep 11 2008 7:00P
A Khord **ALL AGES** Saint John NB

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   About Hospital Grade
Hospital Grade play dissonant and often surprising post-punk with a dark melodic edge. A product of a dying city of industry, hungry minds, and idle hands.

Formed in 2002, and containing members of such noteworthy Maritime bands as Next To Red, Empty Handed and Not Funny Anymore, Hospital Grade's sound is the sound of possibilities; the sound of plastic chairs being thrown out of the way to make room for movement; the bright, shining sound of the warm hull of a sturdy vessel breaking murky, restless seawater beneath a foggy Bay of Fundy sky. Under it all is a nervous twitch that could change everything in a heartbeat things could soar, plummet, or fall apart completely.

Hospital Grade released their first CD, Written Axe To Trigger, in 2004 on Kansas City, MO's URININE Records, and followed it with a U.S. Tour. They are currently in the studio working on their second album.

Some Reviews for Written Axe To Trigger:

"What a confounding blend these New Brunswickians lay down. You're never quite sure where they're going, and it ends up being a glorious thing. This record is unpredictable, complex, and catchy. They can be dark, layered and slow, then jumpstart into a driving, hook-laden chorus. One track even has a funky instrumental break. If you need to look at it in terms of superheroes, sometimes they burst onto the scene like Superman, full of spunk and recalling rock'n' roll's glory days gone by. Other times they're like Namor the Submariner, zooming through the murky depths of a sprawling, messy musical ocean. Finally, they retreat to the Bat Cave where they craft introspective, moody sections worthy of the Dark Knight himself (Batman to the uninitiated). Some of the members of this group used to be in Not Funny Anymore, and they have a following in Canada that they're hoping to bring south. More power to them."
- Punk Planet

"It's unlikely that Hospital Grade could have come up with a better album title. Written Axe to Trigger. It's the sort of phrase that jumbles your mind with its subtle incongruity, forcing you to contemplate the relationship (or lack thereof) between its two objects: a non-sequitur, if you will. And if there was ever a musical version of this form of artful logic, it must be found in Hospital Grade, who make it their business to deliver the unexpected. To be sure, there's no traditional verse/bridge/chorus/verse structure apparent anywhere on the album. Rather, the band relies on deft time changes and constantly shifting melodies, crafting each song around a series of DIY-tinged hooks. The climactic "Champion for Sympathy", for instance, includes no less than ten major shifts in song structure. What is so remarkable about Hospital Grade, however, isn't that they can pack each song with a dozen different hooks; it's that they do so seamlessly. The songs are a bit like mini-rock symphonies, each with numerous movements progressing naturally from overture to finale. With their skillful musicianship and imaginative songwriting, Hospital Grade proves that the unexpected doesn't have to be undesirable."
- Splendid E-Zine

"...atonal grooviness reminiscent of Talking Heads and Joy Division...restless structural mathematics that bring to mind XTC...Black Flag-like ferocity...even some good old fashioned pop hooks and melodies. Hospital Grade evokes but doesn't mimic any of the above."
- Here Magazine

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Hospital Grade's Friends Comments
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Empty Handed





May 21 2008 6:12 PM

"When life hands you lemons, squeeze the juice into another's eyes."

"So open up your mouf and let the end trails out!"
MACE COVE [GET OUR DEMO AT WARPED TOUR!]





Apr 23 2008 2:00 PM

hey bros, whats happening?
i really dig your sound, very fresh
lets play some shows together soon, this summer perhaps?

much love
kev & mc
Erin Georgina McKenna





Apr 2 2008 7:00 PM

Thanks for finding me! What a warm and rich experience. Beautiful melody lines in all the textures you've crafted and woven together. Love it.
Jackal





Mar 27 2008 11:09 AM

ssssspppppoooooOOooookyyyy
WebHAMMER





Mar 22 2008 11:40 AM

Hey guys,
the new album is sounding great and should help push you over the edge. Good luck with that.
Have a good long weekend,
Jim
IRON GIANT





Mar 17 2008 1:15 PM

If y'all are lookin' for a good laugh, ya gotta(seriously...ya gotta!) swing by our page to see the new video of the Giant's bassist, PJ, in ass-burnin' action!
ENJOY!
Cheers,
Iron fuckin'Giant
Adam Mowery





Mar 8 2008 7:23 AM

just feel it!
Matt McFarlane





Mar 7 2008 6:40 AM

Thanks! I've heard that same comment from other people as well.

Cheers
Jason Vautour





Mar 6 2008 11:54 PM

will you guys just shit that cd out already??? ...other people have to use the toilet too, ya know??!?!?!?!
jvoxso
Gavin





Mar 1 2008 7:53 AM

Yes.... so are you done mixing yet?
Mike McAloon





Feb 19 2008 11:41 AM

"1/2 tsp of nutmeg and not too much patchouli, Jason. "

....is that what smells funny???
IRON GIANT





Feb 11 2008 9:09 PM

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Lu-Lu





Feb 3 2008 12:43 AM

first herd bout use in a book dedicated to CBGB

uve got my vote

x.
BBQ Records





Feb 2 2008 1:30 PM

Don't forget to vote for Hospital Grade in the Best of Saint John Music Poll! www.giraffecycle.com/survey
Hatchetface and the Vipers





Feb 1 2008 10:55 AM

Canada rules.
ROCK ON!

xox
HF & tV
Desentia





Jan 25 2008 9:39 PM

Hey Jay!
Indeed it has been a long time and we did play some killer shows togeather. We shall share the stage again soon!
Edge On Spiral





Jan 25 2008 5:39 AM

You tease me with 4 second sex.
giggleycraft





Jan 17 2008 1:31 PM

yeah? Do you come here often?
StereoAiring





Jan 17 2008 9:01 AM

hey hey,
thanks guys, hopefull we'll be meeting up soon!
skinner
Gavin





Jan 14 2008 9:51 AM

1/2 tsp of nutmeg and not too much patchouli, Jason.
IRON GIANT





Jan 4 2008 11:18 AM

Photobucket

What up boyz!
I think the Giant's comin' to pillage yer town again sometime soon!
Cheers,
Chris
Iron fuckin'Giant
Jezzikah





Dec 31 2007 6:36 AM

Hey! The show was great the other night, it was just what I needed and to think I wasn't going to show up! There's pix on my page that are free for the taking (there not the greatest however).

Hope you guys have a great new year!
~jess~
Nik





Dec 12 2007 6:23 PM

Hello Sirs,
We can't wait to see you all saturday night at gus's. Aaron and I will be there with bells on!
leah





Dec 12 2007 3:23 PM

Oh Dinah





Dec 11 2007 6:11 AM

Gus' Pub on the 15th! We'll try to make it down if we can! Are you guys from NB?
Sir Lord Bobby Babylon & The Usurpers





Dec 10 2007 4:13 PM

thanks, yo!

btw, christmas can be a killer, but what say you to werks of art? we should make a date and shoot the breeze!
Silvergun





Dec 10 2007 12:41 PM

Hey Jason, thanks man. That is actually our first single. If you've a chance, hop onto www.eastcoastcountdown.com and vote for it!! We'd appreciate it.

Keep in touch man, we'd love to come and open for you in NB! We're always looking for a road show.

Cheers,
Jason
☆[Protest]the[H][e][R][o] 1-18-08™☆





Dec 10 2007 12:01 PM

Ure welcome guys! im loving the sound!:) keep em coming
Surprise is on Our Side(Recording an EP)





Dec 10 2007 11:28 AM

Your welcome...when are you guys coming to california, we'd love to do a show with you guys
Clinton Charlton & Tracey Lavigne





Dec 4 2007 8:16 AM

I love you guys all collectively. Thanks for adding us...

-clinton
Kate





Dec 1 2007 10:52 PM

Sorry I missed you in SJ the other night...
Play Freddy again soon and i will make sure to be there!
:)
K
Jezzikah





Dec 1 2007 9:12 PM

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
~jess~
Jason Vautour





Nov 29 2007 11:01 AM

...ex-members of Relubed...
jvoxo
NE Performer Magazine





Nov 29 2007 10:51 AM

Thanks for the add! Join us for:

Part of Northeast Performer's Live Series. Now accepting submissions from artists!
Luneta Starfucker





Nov 26 2007 4:53 PM

hey
how are you?

A hug
osni





Nov 26 2007 9:25 AM

yo! thanks for the add!

yo! Il est arrivé!!!
7" available on Suyin Records / 45 tours dispo sur Suyin Records

international 7" order / Commande notre nouveau 45tours

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Nov 25 2007 7:52 AM

New Website! www.barracudasunrise.com
Ride the Wave!
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