Current was an post-hardcore band from Dearborn, Michigan. One of the first bands, along with split mates Indian Summer, to be banned from MRR for being too emo; Current was a bastion of the early 90s post-hardcore scene in the US, boldly going where no hardcore band had gone before. My personal favourite release by them, even though they are all iconic in their own respect; is Current's posthumous "Is 4" 7". This release contains the song "Basis" which along with Leech is one of my favourite Current tracks that really encapsulates their sound and mastery of the loud-quiet emo dynamic. Current is an essential band to listen to if you want to further your understanding on the history of 90s emo and post-hardcore.
Tired of being called "too emo" and "too progressive" for hardcore, the members of Current decided to record a studio session of "pure hardcore", retitled as Ottawa, to show the world that Current could do straight up hardcore as well as anyone else. This 14 track session which has been released in demo, split and LP form (twice!) is thrashy, grinding and angry as fuck. This material stood the test of time and is lauded by many an oldhead as one of the best hardcore recordings of the 90s.
Is 4 7" 1995 (Council)
Split 7" w/ Indian Summer 1993 (Repercussion)
Coliseum 12" 1993 (Council)
Could I 7" 1992 (Council)
Ottawa / Jihad Split 12" 1994 (Council)
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