Releases:

Self Titled

All Through a Life
Rites of Spring
Years: 1984-1986

Rites of Spring were together from March 1984 to January 1986. They became known for their intense live shows; the images of strewn flowers, broken guitars and toppled drum kits at the end of their shows became reknowned. Guy Picciotto's energy as the singer in the band, which is still experienced in seeing his performances in Fugazi, catapulted the listener deep throught the tumultuous vortex of the music to some other place. Their self-titled album was recorded in February 1985, and the single in January 1986. Included on the CD and cassette (Dischord 16) is the extra track 'Other Way Around', which was recorded during the same session as the album, but couldn't be fit onto the vinyl. After Rites of Spring broke up, Rites of Spring later reformed under the name Happy Go Licky. They played seven gigs before breaking up in January 1988. Prior to the split, Brendan had begun playing with Ian MacKaye and Joe Lally in what has become Fugazi.

Releases
Self Titled
Released: 1985
Format: 12inch
Label: Dischord #16

Vocals, Guitar: Guy Picciotto
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Bass: Michael Fellows
Drums: Brendan Canty
  1. Spring
  1. Deeper Than Inside
  1. For Want Of
  1. Hain's Point
  1. All There Is
  1. Drink Deep
  1. Other Way Around
  1. Theme
  1. By Design
  1. Remainder
  1. Persistent Vision
  1. Nudes
  1. End on End
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All Through a Life
Released: 1987
Format: 7inch
Label: Dischord #22

Vocals, Guitar: Guy Picciotto
Guitar: Eddie Janney
Bass: Michael Fellows
Drums: Brendan Canty
  1. All Through a Life
  1. Hidden Wheel
  1. In Silence/Words Away
  1. Patience
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