Emerging in 1997 from Orange County's thriving ska-punk scene, RX Bandits quickly began to make a name for themselves as a unit willing to take musical risks and lyrical stances. After generating a strong buzz in the Anaheim area, the Bandits signed with SoCal punk-pop powerhouse Drive Thru and issued their official debut in 1999. Subsequent albums found the group excising much of the ska in favor of moodier reggae and raw, near post-hardcore screeds. ~ James Christopher Monger