Kerosene 454- At Zero

Label: Solid Brass

Reissued 9/12/2025, Originally released 1998

In the fall of 1997 after touring with Boys Life, the band went into Inner Ear Studios to record ‘At Zero’ with J. Robbins (Jawbox, Magpie Cage Studio), Don Zientara, and Juan Carrera (Warmers, Slowdime Records). The album came together at a crossroads where a shifting D.C. scene, evolving musical interests, and broader cultural changes all collided; all of which shaped the writing and recording of the record. Whereas earlier records tried to faithfully recreate their live sound, ‘At Zero’ found the band letting go and letting the studio become part of the process. They even invited others to play on the songs. FFO: Fugazi, Jawbox, Giants Chair, Shiner.

Track listing:

1. Anti-Magnet
2. Automatic
3. Negatives
4. Diminishing
5. Heroes
6. Helen The Great
7. Electrics on the Rise
8. In For Even
9. On Exit
10. Pay Attention
11. Spookin The Birds