Chump

Active in the mid-'90s local rock scene of Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah. Chump blends rock, punk, hardcore, metal, funk, and hip-hop. The group often uses humor and silly lyrics, parodying everything from “gangsta rap” culture to traveling encyclopedia salesmen. Their 1996 debut featured songs, including “Tree Of Life”, the title track, and “Snoozin”, all oft-requested staples of Chump’s live set.

The follow-up LP, Sucka, also takes lyrical aim at various targets, ranging from 2-Tone mods (“We’re Not A Ska Band”), to schoolyard crime syndicates (“Old School”), to household difficulties (“Jar Unopenable”, “Sock Eating Dryer”). Chump’s third release, 2000’s 2 Bits, features five new songs as well as a full-length concert recording.