Supersystem was a band from Washington, D.C. described as a mix of rock, punk, pop and dance music. Originally El Guapo, the group changed their name after adding a new drummer and because of a general dislike of the original name. El Guapo consisted of keyboardist Pete Cafarella, guitarist Rafael Cohen, bassist "Justin Destroyer" (Justin Moyer), and drummer Nate Smith; Smith left the band before they signed to Dischord. Supersystem consisted of Cafarella, Cohen, Moyer, and drummer Joshua Blair.
The group disbanded in November 2006. Moyer records and tours under the name "Edie Sedgwick"; Blair drums in Orthrelm; Cafarella and Smith play in the duo Shy Child; and Cohen is a member of !!!.Pitchfork Media - Supersystem Calls It Quits (December 08 2006)
Discography Release date Album name Group name Record label 1997 Untitled 7" El Guapo Red Skies at Night Records 1998 The Burden of History El Guapo Resin Records 1999 The Phenomenon of Renewal El Guapo Resin Records 2000 The Geography of Dissolution El Guapo Mud Memory Records 2001 super/system El Guapo Dischord Records 2002 Fake French El Guapo Dischord Records 2003 Begin Live Transmission El Guapo Dischord Records 2005 Always Never Again Supersystem Touch and Go Records 2005 Born Into the World/Defcon Supersystem Touch and Go Records 2005 Miracle Supersystem Touch and Go Records 2006 A Million Microphones Supersystem Touch and Go Records
References
External links Touch and Go Records - - Review of A Million Microphones on Silent Uproar Shy Child - Pete Cafarella drums/keyboard duo Orthrelm - Josh Blair guitar/drums duo Edie Sedgwick - Justin Moyer performance project Antelope - Official Site Touch and Go Records 25th Anniversary footage of Supersystem performance and interview