BLUELINE MEDIC – The Apology Wars

“You say I have to get a real life. But I’m not sure how that in making someone or other rich, is any more real than making the niche for yourself…”

Building on the buzz of their proceeding EP and US label signing, Melbourne’s Blueline Medic anthemic debut full-length The Apology Wars was released in 2001 and immediately began garnering critical acclaim. Even from Pitchfork.

Shuffling from high-energy hard rock to meticulously crafted pop song craft and melancholy both seamlessly and unapologetically. 20 years on, The Apology Wars retains its cult-status.

Produced by J Robbins. Original CD release in 2001 on Fuelled By Ramen and licensed in Australia to Redline, a label run by the management of the band Jebediah. Now finally available digitally and as a gatefold vinyl edition

1. Cathedral
2. Over the Lawn
3. Making the Nouveau Riche
4. At Least we had the War
5. Not Interested
6. Shuffle and Scrape
7. Somnambulist
8. Up Against the Fault
9. Write Us
10. The Cheat
11. Welcome Paradox

Released June, 2021
LP / Digital
HOB 061

Recorded by J. Robbins at Inner Ear Studios / Washington DC
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music / NJ
Artwork by David Snow

On this recording:
Donnie Dureau – Vocals, Guitar
Adrian Lombardi – Guitar
Dave Snow – Bass Guitar
Shaun Lohar – Drums