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.

The Applicators
OriginAustin, Texas
GenresPop punk
Years active1999–present
LabelsKing Fing'r, Hairball 8
Websitetheapplicatorsatx.com

Discography

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Albums

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  • 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

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

Compilation appearances

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  • 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"

References

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  1. ^ Zeromag - interview
  2. ^ Friction Magazine - interview
  3. ^ Wilson, MacKenzie. "The Applicators Biography". AllMusic. Netaktion, LLC. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  4. ^ Skratch Magazine - interview Archived 2007-08-06 at the Wayback Machine
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