Nation of Ulysses was a post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C. The band formed in spring 1988, with four members and known as simply "Ulysses." The original group consisted of Ian Svenonius on vocals and trumpet, Steve Kroner on guitar, Steve Gamboa on bass guitar, and James Canty on drums. Tim Green joined the band late in 1989 as a guitarist and the band became "Nation of Ulysses." Nation of Ulysses disbanded in the Fall of 1992 having failed to complete their third album. After the break up, Svenonius, Canty, and Gamboa went on to form the short-lived Cupid Car Club and The Make-Up. Nation of Ulysses became known for their tongue-in-cheek political concepts, their extremely physical live performances, and their unique take on punk culture and fashion. In total, the Nation of Ulysses released three-full length albums, and two vinyl EP released on Dischord Records, and were featured on a numb

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