T.S.O.L.

The Profile

American punk band formed in the late 1970s; early 1980s debut Dance With Me (1981) is considered a formative horror-punk record. Early lineup included Jack Grisham (vocals), Ron Emory (guitar), Mike Roche (bass) and Todd Barnes (drums).

The name stands for True Sounds Of Liberty. Members Jack Grisham and Ron Emory later participated in the band Joykiller. 'Dance With Me' was released in 1981 and is frequently cited in discussions of horror punk and early American punk.

Two DeBaser reviews praise T.S.O.L.'s 1981 debut Dance With Me as a horror-tinged punk classic. Reviewers highlight Jack Grisham's vocals, dark lyrical themes and the album's lasting production. The band is credited with helping shape horror punk alongside peers like the Misfits.