The Applicators Explained

The Applicators
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Austin, Texas
Genre:	Pop punk
Years Active:	1999–present
Label:	King Fing'r, Hairball 8

The Applicators are an American pop punk band formed January 1999 in Austin, Texas. The all-female lineup includes lead vocalist Sabrina, guitarist Erica, bassist Rachel, and drummer Katy.^{[1] [2]} The Applicators have toured nationally with Circle Jerks, Buzzcocks, Horrorpops, The Vibrators, One Man Army, Epoxies, as well as Teen Idols, Fear, and Bad Religion.^[3] Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson produced their debut album after seeing one of their gigs in Texas while on tour.^[4] Their music is influenced by classic punk bands such as The Misfits and The Cramps, as well as Motörhead.

Discography

Albums

• What's Your Excuse (Cornerstone R.A.S.) (2001)
• I Know The Truth (The Applicators) (2005)
• My Weapon (King FING'r) (2006)
• Scandal (2015)

Singles and EPs

• 17 Again 7-inch EP (Purocrema) (2002)
• Applicators EP (B-Unique/7176) (2004)

Compilation appearances

• AMP Records Has A Hard-On For Tromquille.com 3XCD (AMP, 2001) - "P.C. Kids"
• 2002 Sampler: I Have Potential (Cornerstone R.A.S., 2002) - "I Want To Live", "I Don't Bleed"
• KVRX Local Live 7: "Better Than Friends" (KVRX, 2003) - "U Got It All"
• The Greater Southbridge Soundtrack (Tight Spot, 2004) - "Action Anthem"
• Look At All The Love We Found: A Tribute To Sublime (Cornerstone R.A.S., 2005) - "New Realization"
• Vans Off The Wall Vol. VIII (Vans, 2005) - "My Weapon"
• Loud Fast Rules: Volume #5 (Loud Fast Rules, 2006) - "Shove U Out"
• Voices In The Wilderness (DIY and Proud) - "I Don't Bleed"

External links

• Official The Applicators website
• [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p477885|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic.com entry]
• Artistdirect.com entry
• VH1.com The Applicators

Notes and References

1. http://www.zeromag.com/articles/article_view.php?id=531&pi=0&PHPSESSID=ea6d78dead562efc41deb87447ee2c79 Zeromag - interview
2. http://www.frictionmagazine.com/song/interviews/applicators.asp Friction Magazine - interview
3. Web site: Wilson . MacKenzie . The Applicators Biography . AllMusic . Netaktion, LLC . 14 January 2023.
4. http://www.skratchmagazine.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=154 Skratch Magazine - interview