Government Issue
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1980 in Washington, D.C., United States
- Active: 1980 - 2015
Biography
Government Issue (often just G.I.) was an American hardcore punk band originating from the Washington DC scene, formed in 1980 and signed to Dischord Records. Many early songs were straightforward hardcore, clocking in at under the one-minute mark. Still, they later progressed into a more melodic song-focused outfit (citing *The Damned* as key to gaining this catchy sound) and often with lyrics critical of the short-sighted behavior of the scene they aided in creating.
Genres
Government Issue Discography
- Legless Bull E.P. (1981) - EP - rated 3.46/5
- Boycott Stabb (1983) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Joy Ride (1984) - EP - rated 3.36/5
- The Fun Just Never Ends (1985) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Government Issue (1986) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- You (1987) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Crash (1988) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Complete History Volume One (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.67/5
- Complete History Volume Two (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.74/5
Members
- John Stabb - vocals (1980–1989)
- Tom Lyle - guitar (1982–1989)
- Marc Alberstadt - drums (1980–1986)
- John Leonard - bass (1984–1986)
- J. Robbins - bass (1986–1989)
- Peter Moffett - drums (1986–1989)