88 Fingers Louie (named after a shady piano salesman from the Flintstones cartoon) has played a very important part in Chicago’s rich punk rock heritage. The seminal Chicago melodic punk/hardcore band got their official start in 1993 they quickly started writing, playing shows and released three 7” records during their first year as a band. The band’s sound was unique and a combination of all the things they loved about punk-­rock— drawing influences from 80’s California punk, east coast hardcore as well as midwestern hometown heroes the Bollweevils, Naked Raygun and Pegboy.
 
A lot has changed in the 18 years since Chicago’s 88 Fingers Louie last released an album. What’s most important is that they are back with a new album entitled Thank You For Being a Friend, and they can’t wait for you to hear it.
 
88 Fingers Louie has teamed up with Florida’s Bird Attack Records to release the new album.

Tracklist:
 
Meds
Advice Column
Knock It Off
All The Right Words
Turned To Grey
Here's To That Innocence
Catastrophe Awaits
The Violence Of Denial
2810
Our Tired Vices
November's Big Mistake
My Final Story