Material Issue

About

Material Issue was a power pop power trio from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful pop tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me" remain staples of rock radio. Formed in 1985, Material Issue was the brainchild of frontman Jim Ellison (who also played guitar, provided lead vocals, and wrote all Material Issue songs).

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Valerie Loves Me

   40347 plays
2. 2

   Diane

   11223 plays
3. 3

   Renee Remains The Same

   8975 plays
4. 4

   Very First Lie

   7040 plays
5. 5

   International Pop Overthrow

   5378 plays
6. 6

   Kim The Waitress

   5163 plays
7. 7

   Out Right Now

   4656 plays
8. 8

   Chance Of A Lifetime

   4393 plays
9. 9

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