Appreciating the rage of hardcore, the intensity of industrial bands like Ministry, and the techno of bands like Atari Teenage Riot, the Lack decided to throw it all together on-stage. It took a while for the sound to come together, although the switching of instruments mid-song during performances was intentional. The Lack's preference for huge amps cranked all the way got them banned from local clubs. After appearing on two compilations in September 2001, a full-length album nearly three years in the making followed shortly after on Troubleman. ~ Ron DePasquale