Osker
Osker was an American punk trio active in the late 1990s and early 2000s in the United States, based in Los Angeles, California. They were signed to Epitaph Records until their breakup in 2002.[1]
Their debut album Treatment 5 was given a positive review of 3/5 by AllMusic, who wrote "Treatment 5, Osker's debut album, is a rather typical release for the Epitaph label -- aggressive punk with unhinged, snotty vocals and lyrics that alternate between goofy humor and angst-filled catharsis."[2]
In 2001, the group released their second (and final) studio album, Idle Will Kill. During this year, the group also appeared in the movie Crazy/Beautiful, performing the songs "Fuck Me" and "Alright" from Treatment 5.[3]
Since 2008, frontman Devon Williams has recorded and released music eponymously.[4] Stylistically, the music marks a sharp departure from Osker's "SoCal" punk rock sound.[5]
Band members
[edit]- Devon Williams
- David Benitez
- Phil Drazic
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Treatment 5 (2000) [6]
- Idle Will Kill (2001) [7]
Split releases
[edit]- "Osker/Blindsided" (1998)
References
[edit]- ^ "Osker | Epitaph Records". Epitaph.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Steve Huey (February 8, 2000). "Treatment 5 - Osker | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Crazy/Beautiful (2001)". IMDb.com.
- ^ "Passing Thing, by Devon Williams". Devon Williams. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ Granzin, Amy. "Devon Williams: Carefree". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Osker - Treatment 5 | Epitaph Records". Epitaph.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ "Osker - Idle Will Kill". Epitaph.com. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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