Karp was a rock band from Olympia, Washington, that formed in 1990 and lasted until 1998. The band was formed by Chris Smith (of Newlyweds and Witchypoo), Jared Warren, and Scott Jernigan. They released three full length albums entitled Mustaches Wild, Suplex, and Self Titled LP. (Note that “Self Titled LP” is a literal title. The title is not “Karp.” Even the CD version of the record is titled “Self Titled LP.”) They also released several EPs and 7″ records. Their recordings were released by several Northwest-related labels such as K Records, Kill Rock Stars, and Punk In My Vitamins. Karp managed to mix the terror of hardcore, The Melvins, and Black Sabbath with an ear for pop-influenced song assembly. The band name is inspired from a newsletter/zine that Chris Smith put out in highschool and is an acronym that stands for “Kill All Redneck Pricks”.

Members went on to play with Tight Bros from Way Back When, The Whip, Dead Air Fresheners, and Big Business (currently playing with The Melvins). Scott Jernigan died in a boating accident in 2003.

Discography

Albums

Mustaches Wild 10″/LP/CD, K Records (1994)
Suplex CD/LP, K Records (1995)
Self Titled LP CD/LP, K Records (1997)
Action Chemistry CD (singles compilation), Punk In My Vitamins (2001)

7″ Singles and EPs

I’d Rather Be Clogging 7″ Punk In My Vitamins
I’m Done 7″ Punk In My Vitamins
Freighty Cat EP 7″ Atlas
We Ate Sand 7″, K Records (1996)
Prison Shake 7″, Up Records

Compilation appearances and Splits

Karp/Rye Coalition split CD, Troubleman Unlimited
Rye Coalition/Karp split 12″, Troubleman Unlimited
Karp/Long Hind Legs split 7″, Karate Brand
Stars Kill Rock CD/LP, Kill Rock Stars

External links

• KRS - Karp Factsheet
• Southern Records - Karp

References

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