Bombs Over Providence was a Canadian pop-punk/punk rock band from Brampton, Ontario, whose songs were mainly about politics."Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Oct 01, 2005 They were one of the first bands signed to the independent punk label Underground Operations."Hostage Life Walking Papers (2006)". Punk News, Reviewer Sloane Daley October 20th 2006
History Bombs over Providence was formed in Brampton, by former Marilyn's Vitamins bassist Adam Cook (aka Adam Peurile) on bass, Mike Smythe and Shawn Dickey (also ex-Marilyn's Vitamins) on guitar and vocals, and drummer Chris Corless. The band released their first album, Liberty's Ugly Best Friend in 2003. The songs' lyrics concern mainly issues in Ontario politics."Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend". Exclaim!, By Stuart Green Jan 01, 2006"Bombs Over Providence Liberty's Ugly Best Friend" . UWO Gazette, 9 November 2004 That year, they also contributed some songs to the compilation album (coles) Notes from the Underground, showcasing bands signed to Underground Operations."Various(coles) Notes From Underground (2002)". Punk News, Adam White January 7th 2003
In 2004, the band toured with Sum 41 and Protest the Hero."Grad on the road with Toronto band". HUMBER ETCETERA, Volume 34, Issue 1, September 23, 2004, by Sarah Mann
In 2005, the band released their second album Shake Your Body Politic through Underground Operations."Bombs Over Providence Shake Your Body Politic". The Punk Site, By Bobby Gorman Most of the lyrics were written by Cook. Bombs Over Providence broke up in 2006.. Chart Attack, Feb 7, 2006
Discography
Studio albums Liberty's Ugly Best Friend (EP) - 2003 Shake Your Body Politic - 2005
Compilation Inclusion (coles) Notes from the Underground
References
External links Bombs Over Providence Myspace Page Bombs Over Providence on Purevolume (defunct)