Seattle's legendary bubble-gum pop band, The Action Suits with world-famous alternative cartoonist Peter Bagge as its drummer, released four 7" in the fall of 1996. One of them was initially going to be put out on SubPop, but the story goes that when SubPop owner Jonathan Poneman (who was being pressured by then-partner Bruce Pavitt to put the record out) played the tape of the sessions, he almost immediately ripped it out of the cassette deck and flung it against the wall. Needless to say, the boys got a real kick out of that one.
They played a record release party at Seattle's Lava Lounge in Dec., 1996. The Who's Who guest list included members of the Posies, Mudhoney, the Fall-Outs, Gas Huffer, Chixdiggit, SubPop's Pavitt: practically the whole Seattle music scene. . . . .
10 years have passed and now, an album we've all been waiting for!
Previously released 7 songs plus 5 new songs with a deluxe 16 page booklet.

The Action Suits
Formed in 1995 in Seattle, USA.
Original member: Eric Reynolds, Andy Schmidt, and Al Columbia. Al leaves and Peter Bagge (author of world famous comic "Hate") joins as drummer. They played various gigs in and around Seattle and came to be known "The King of Pussy Rock." With the help of their friend, Steve Fisk as producer?they release 4 vinyl 7" in 1996. They lasted through various line-up changes for a few years before ceasing to exist when Andy moved away. Now Andy's back, and he, Eric and Pete have temporarily reformed to record enough new songs to fill out a full length CD. The CD, titled "The Action Suits," will have the 7 previously released songs plus 5 newly recorded songs, with Fisk as producer.
Influenced by the Beatles, their sound is catchy and melodious bubble gum pop.
It is also interesting that all three of the band members are deeply associated with the alternative comic scene.
Other former band members: Al Columbia (guitar, singer, co-founder), Demian Johnston (guitar) and Chris Jacobs (drums).