Abecedarians

The Profile

Abecedarians are a Los Angeles post-punk trio active in the 1980s, featuring Chris Manecke, John Blake, and Kevin Dolan. They released music with Factory and Caroline, including the single Smiling Monarchs and the albums Eureka and Resin.

The band is a Los Angeles trio (Chris Manecke, John Blake, Kevin Dolan). Their music appeared on Factory and Caroline. The compilation AB-CD: Greatest Hits (Caroline) collects material from Eureka and Resin (with a few omissions) plus a track from their first Factory EP.

One highly positive review spotlights AB-CD: Greatest Hits, praising the Los Angeles trio’s clean, hypnotic post-punk sound. The piece highlights members Chris Manecke, John Blake, and Kevin Dolan, and nods to their Factory roots and Caroline releases. Expect rhythmic minimalism, mesmerizing bass, and western-tinged atmospheres.