# Spongehead

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**Spongehead** were an American [noise rock](/source/Noise_rock) band formed in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 1985.[1] The band was formed by brothers David and [Doug Henderson](/source/Doug_Henderson_(musician)) and drummer Mark Kirby. Their fusion of [jazz](/source/Jazz), [blues](/source/Blues) and [funk](/source/Funk) music was compared to [Pere Ubu](/source/Pere_Ubu) and [Barkmarket](/source/Barkmarket), whose bandleader, [Dave Sardy](/source/Dave_Sardy) has worked with Spongehead on most of their albums.[2][3]

## History

Spongehead formed in Brooklyn in 1985, featuring Dave Henderson on saxophone, [Doug Henderson](/source/Doug_Henderson_(musician)) on vocals and guitar, and Mark Kirby on drums. With [Kramer](/source/Kramer_(musician)) producing, the band released their 1988 debut *[Potted Meat Spread](/source/Potted_Meat_Spread)* on [Shimmy Disc](/source/Shimmy_Disc).[4] The band began to tighten musically and they released *[Legitimate Beef](/source/Legitimate_Beef)* in 1991. Influenced by past collaborations with [Eugene Chadbourne](/source/Eugene_Chadbourne), the lyrics embraced a [dadaic](/source/Dada) viewpoint on politics.[1]

1993's [Curb Your Dogma](/source/Curb_Your_Dogma) was produced by [Dave Sardy](/source/Dave_Sardy) of [Barkmarket](/source/Barkmarket) and showcased a maturation in the band's sound.

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[Potted Meat Spread](/source/Potted_Meat_Spread)* (1989, [Shimmy Disc](/source/Shimmy_Disc))
- *[Legitimate Beef](/source/Legitimate_Beef)* (1991, Community 3)
- *[Curb Your Dogma](/source/Curb_Your_Dogma)* (1993, [Triple X](/source/Triple_X_Records))
- *[Infinite Baffle](/source/Infinite_Baffle)* (1996, Triple X)

**EPs**

- *[Brainwash](/source/Brainwash_(EP))* (1994, Triple X)

## References

1. Robbins, Ira (2007). ["Spongehead"](http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=spongehead). *[Trouser Press](/source/Trouser_Press)*. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

1. ["Dave Sardy"](http://www.gsamusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sardy_David.pdf). The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc. March 2013. p. 11. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

1. Gunderloy, Mike (1991). ["Spoongehead: Legitimate Beef"](https://books.google.com/books?id=yVNtVrHdIasC). *[Factsheet Five](/source/Factsheet_Five)*. '***(43–44): 97. Mike Gunderloy. Retrieved July 1, 2015.***

1. "Spongehead: *Potted Meat Spread* > Review". *Allmusic*. Retrieved July 19, 2015.

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