Midwest EP

The ‘Midwest EP’ is a concise, four-track masterclass in THAC0’s genre-bending power. This release showcases the band’s ability to compress their wide-ranging musicality and lyrical depth into the tight, three-minute pop format they champion. The EP kicks off with their signature humor on “Peter Parker,” a soulful plea to win a girl over with a comic book, punctuated by a crowd-pleasing trumpet solo. The energy immediately shifts with “Sore Spot,” an aggressive rocker, followed by “Just Like Susan,” a track weaving literary depth through references to the Narnia stories. Closing the collection is the heavy, powerful blast of “Superstar,” a song filled with raw, unbridled anger. The ‘Midwest EP’ proves that THAC0 can deliver fun, heart, and fury, all within a focused format.

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Credits

Peter Ellis, Dean Dunakin, Bill Frompson

July 1, 2005

THAC0

Defined by aggressive energy and deep groove, THAC0 is a three-piece rock band dedicated to the art of the three-minute pop tune. Guitarist and vocalist Pete Ellis, bassist/vocalist/trumpeter Dean Dunakin, and drummer Bill Frompson pull from wildly different backgrounds—mixing elements of funk, punk, and the blues—to create a uniquely dynamic sound. Their songs are skillfully written and tightly performed, with lyrics that are as likely to be cynical and heartfelt as they are humorous and commonplace. THAC0’s loyal fanbase knows their live set is driven by rock-out choruses and energized by the occasional, welcome surprise of a trumpet solo.