Material Issue Lyrics

Material Issue was a power pop trio from Chicago. Its trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic powerful pop and its music revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, with a number of song titles using girls' first names. History Formed in 1985, Material Issue was the brainchild of frontman Jim Ellison, who also played guitar, sang lead vocals, and wrote most Material Issue songs. Material Issue's early line-up included Danny Thompson (drums) and Lance Tawzer (bass and backing vocals) and performed as...Read more »