Material Issue

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Years Active
1987 – 1997 (10 years)
Founded In
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Material Issue was a from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me" remain staples of radio. Formed in 1985, Material Issue was the brainchild of frontman Jim Ellison (who also played guitar, provided lead vocals, and wrote all Material Issue songs). Their early days featured a revolving door of bass players and drumm… read more
Material Issue was a from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane… read more
Material Issue was a from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me" remain staples of radio. Fo… read more

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1 Play track International Pop Overthrow Valerie Loves Me
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 252 listeners
2 Play track International Pop Overthrow Diane
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 47 listeners
3 Play track International Pop Overthrow Renee Remains The Same
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4 Play track International Pop Overthrow Very First Lie
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5 Play track Freak City Soundtrack Kim The Waitress
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6 Play track Destination Universe What Girls Want
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7 Play track International Pop Overthrow International Pop Overthrow
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8 Play track International Pop Overthrow Chance Of A Lifetime
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9 Freak City Soundtrack Goin' Through Your Purse
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10 Play track Destination Universe Next Big Thing
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Albums

  1. 36,840 listeners

    1 Jan 1900 · 14 tracks

    International Pop Overthrow
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  2. 4,791 listeners

    1 Jan 1994 · 11 tracks

    Freak City Soundtrack
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  3. 4,175 listeners

    1 Jan 1992 · 13 tracks

    Destination Universe
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  4. 3,678 listeners

    5 Feb 1991 · 22 tracks

    International Pop Overthrow 20th Anniversary Edition
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