Sweetbelly Freakdown

Reunions are almost always transparent, disappointing affairs. Fortunately, the members of the seminal D.C. band Swiz knew this. So, when the original members began making music again together in the mid-'90s, they approached it as a totally new creation. Sweetbelly Freakdown turned away from the pomp and pageantry of traditional rock (read: "rawk!") to move towards a stripped down sound. The relative minimalism came across as volatile and infectiously abrasive, invoking "My War"-style Black Flag. Abstract, buzzsaw tracks like "Victims Complex" leave a haunting aftertaste not easily exorcised with expected riffs.

Where Are They Now

Shawn Brown
Still in Washington D.C., Shawn is a tattoo artist and currently the vocalist for Jesus Eater.

Alex Daniels
Currently a technology writer in the Washington D.C. area, we think he also spends a lot of time down in New Orleans. Doing what, we have no idea!

Jason Farrell
A renowned graphic designer, Farrell is currently living in California. Jason is now deeply involved with his new musical baby, Retisonic.

Dave Stern
Currently living in New York City, Dave has returned to his work in film.

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