M.O.T.O. (Masters of the Obvious) is an American garage punk band currently based in New Hampshire. Formed in New Orleans in 1981 by Paul Caporino, the lineup of the band has seen many changes over the years, with Caporino being the only consistent member. The band has recorded many albums, singles and CDs, including several albums for the Chicago-based record label Criminal IQ Records. The band has existed in some form for over 42 years. Over that time, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes, but it has always functioned primarily as a platform for Paul Caporino's songwriting, a repertoire that includes hundreds of songs in a variety of genres such as pop, punk rock, metal, soul, noise music, garage rock and new wave.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the band's material in August 1988 via their 'Rot Rot Rot' song. Further material from the group were played on his radio programmes until early 1991. In 2004, Peel played a track from their 'Spiral Slouch' EP.
Shows Played[]
- 01 August 1988: 'Rot Rot Rot (EP-Hammeroid)' (Tulpa Productions)
- 03 August 1988: Rot Rot Rot (7" - Hammeroid) Tulpa Productions
- 10 August 1988: Rot Rot Rot (12" - Hammeroid) Tulpa Productions
- 16 August 1988 (Radio Bremen): Rot Rot Rot (7" - Hammeroid) Tulpa Productions
- 31 August 1988: Rot Rot Rot (7" - Hammeroid) Tulpa Productions
- 19 December 1988: Rot Rot Rot (7" - Hammeroid) Tulpa Productions
- 1989
- 13 January 1989 (BFBS): 'Rot Rot Rot (7"-Hammeroid)' (Tulpa Productions)
- January 1989 (Ö3): 'Rot Rot Rot (7"-Hammeroid)' (Tulpa Productions)
- 1990
- 15 December 1990: She's Not Ready (7") Feel Good All Over
- 1991
- 12 January 1991: Goodbye, Brainless Wonder (LP - This Corpse Is A Warning) Resonance
- 13 January 1991: She's Not Ready (7") Feel Good All Over
- 2004
- 11 August 2004: Wind It Out (EP - Spiral Slouch) Shit Sandwich