The Subverts were the first punk band from the 90s Kirkland Lake punk scene to record and independently release an album. Violence and Revolution was recorded in 1993 in a small Kirkland Lake basement studio by Bob May. The members of the band were founding members of the Imperial Order of Low Budget. The IOLB was a school club at the, now demolished, local high school KLCVI that allowed the local scene to flourish as it would put on all ages shows featuring both local bands and bands from nearby towns using the school’s resources and use the money to record local bands.

The Subverts released “ Violence and Revolution" independently in 1993. After several line up changes "Coup D'Etat" was recorded in 1994 but never released. Upon the band's dissolution several original Subverts members (Geoff, James, Shawn) would form The Exiles Club (https://youtu.be/pSCY0GjQe3Q) in Toronto. James (John Vulgar) would go on to form Inner City Four (https://youtu.be/9Uuf2OHVhL4) and, for a time, played bass for Toronto punk band Bitter Grin.

The Subverts:
John Vulgar (James Haine) : Vocals, Guitar
Ben Swindled (Jon Evans) : Vocals, Guitar, Drums on Coup D'Etat
Bob Hopeless (Shawn Kasner) :Drums, Vocals

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James Bondage (Shane Morin) : Bass on Violence and Revolution
Earl Grey (Geoff Cannie) : Vocals on most of Violence and Revolution
Shane Willard (The Mighty Jerkules) : Bass on Coup D'Etat

	Youth of Today (Violence and Revolution version) From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Earl Grey: Vocals John Vulgar: Guitar Ben Swindled: Guitar James Bondage: Bass Bob Hopeless: Drums		Punk
	Shout It Out From Violence and Revolution recorded at Kirkland Sound Recording by Bob May in 1993 Rereleased in 1994 on “A Hot Temper Is Better Than A Cold Dinner : The KL Collection 93-94” compilation tape John Vulgar: vocals, guitar Ben Swindled: guitar Bob Hopeless: drums James Bondage: bass		Punk Rock
	Social Oppression (Coup D'Etat version) From Coup D’Etat Recorded in 1994 John Vulgar: vocals, guitar Ben Swindled: Drums, Vocals Shane Willard: bass		Punk Rock
	Social Oppression (Violence and Revolution ver.) From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Earl Grey: Vocals John Vulgar: Guitar Ben Swindled: Guitar, vocals James Bondage: Bass Bob Hopeless: Drums		Punk Rock
	For King and Country From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Earl Grey: Vocals John Vulgar: guitar Ben Swindled: guitar, vocals James Bondage: bass Bob Hopeless: drums		Punk Rock
	I Don’t Wanna See You Around From Violence and Revolution recorded at Kirkland Sound Recording by Bob May in 1993 Bob Hopeless: vocals, drums John Vulgar: guitar Ben Swindled: guitar, backing vocals James Bondage: bass		Punk Rock
	Change For Tomorrow From Violence and Revolution Recorded 1993 Ben Swindled: vocals, guitar John Vulgar: guitar Bob Hopeless: drums, backing vocals James Bondage: bass		Punk Rock
	D-Day From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Bob Hopeless: Vocals, Drums John Vulgar: Guitar Ben Swindled: Guitar James Bondage: Bass		Punk
	Flexible Response From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Earl Grey: Vocals John Vulgar: guitar, backing vocals Ben Swindled: guitar, backing vocals Bob Hopeless: Drums James Bondage: Bass		Punk Rock
	Neo-Austro Goth From Violence and Revolution recorded in 1993 Version without vocal released as “secret” uncredited track on “A Hot Temper Is Better Than a Cold Dinner” compilation in 1994.		Goth Rock
	Youth of Today (Coup D'Etat version) From Coup D’Etat recorded in 1994 John Vulgar: Vocals, Guitar Ben Swindled: Drums Shane Willard: Bass		Classic Punk
	Revolution Tonight From Coup D’Etat recorded in 1994 John Vulgar: Vocals, Guitar Ben Swindled: Drums Shane Willard: Bass		Punk
	I Hate You From Coup D’Etat recorded in 1994 John Vulgar: Vocals, Guitar Ben Swindled: Drums Shane Willard: Bass		Punk Rock
	You Asked For It From Coup D’Etat recorded in 1994 Ben Swindled: Vocals, Guitar, Drums John Vulgar: Guitar Shane Willard: Bass		Old School Punk
	When I'm Alone From Coup D’Etat recorded in 1994 John Vulgar: Guitar Ben Swindled: Vocals, Drums, Guitar Shane Willard: Bass		Old School Punk
	Born Too Late Original version by Understatement (1992) From Coup D’Etat recorded August 1994 Shane Willard: Vocals, Bass John Vulgar: Guitar, backing vocals Ben Swindled: Drums, backing vocals		Indie Punk
	Weber Stew (Instrumental) From Coup D’Etat John Vulgar: Bass Ben Swindled: Lead guitar Shane Willard : Rhythm Guitar		Alternative Retro and Psychedelic

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