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The Orange County Supertones (a.k.a. The O.C. Supertones a.k.a. The Supertones) were a Christian ska band hailing from Orange County, California. The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records before becoming an independent band for its final tour. The band was the first widely known Christian ska group.

The band began in the early 1990s as Saved. Originally formed by Matt Morginsky, Jason Carson and Tony Terusa while in Junior High School, the band played a mix of many styles including punk, rap, metal, disco, and funk. In 1995 they formed as The Orange County Supertones and settled on a ska based sound, similar to Operation Ivy or Mike Park's Skankin' Pickle.

In the late 1990s The Supertones achieved wide popularity in the Christan Rock community. Their second album, 1997's release Supertones Strike Back, was a surprise smash hit, peaking on both Billboard's Heatseekers and Top Christian Albums charts at #3 and #2 respectively. Beginning with a more traditional ska sound, The...

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 11/13/09 at 06:08 AM

• Faith of a Child
  Mar 14, 2005

  Track listing: Come Thou FountRememberHow Deep the Father's LoveHere I Am to WorshipBlessed AssuranceShepherd Is the LambFaith of a ChildLouder Than the MobHold on to JesusAway From YouHallelujah

• Unite
  Jan 31, 2005

  Track listing: Supertones Strike BackUniteAdonaiAway From YouReturn of the RevolutionWho Can Be Against Me?Little ManGroundedOld FriendWhat It Comes ToResolutionO.C. SupertonesSuperflyWe Shall OvercomeWelcome HomeJury DutyChase the SunPrince of PeaceUnknownWilderness

• Revenge of the O.C. Supertones
  Jun 14, 2004

  Track listing: Wake Me Up on TimeWhere I Find YouTransmissionPrince of PeaceShepherd Is the LambEverything's BrokenThe KingdomFaith of a ChildCult of CoolI Will FollowDream of Two CitiesWe Shall Overcome

• Hi-Fi Revival
  Oct 21, 2002

  Track listing: SuperflyBrand New ThingHold on to JesusGo Go GoLet It GoJust a ManAttitudePerfect LoveFireBirth of UncoolGo Your WayRadio PlaysForeverGlory HallelujahWelcome Home

• Loud and Clear
  Oct 9, 2000

  Track listing: Escape From ReasonWhat It Comes ToJury DutyLift Me UpWildernessFather's WorldForward to the FutureAnother Show20/20Who Could It BeSpend It With YouReturn of the RevolutionPandora's Box

• Chase the Sun
  Feb 22, 1999

  Track listing: HallelujahIn BetweenAway From YouDedicationGroundedSure ShotChase the SunFade AwayHananiRevolutionHealth and WealthRefuge (In Conclusion)One VoiceOld Friend

• Supertones Strike Back
  Jun 2, 1997

  Track listing: Supertones Strike BackGrace FloodPerseverence of the SaintsLike No One ElseLouder Than the MobShut Up and PlayTonightLittle ManCaught InsideSo Great a SalvationUniteResolution

• Adventures of the O.C. Supertones
  Apr 1996

  Track listing: AdonaiWho Can Be Against MeUnknownNever Wanna FallRootsHeavenHe Will Always Be ThereExaltFoundO.C. SupertonesI Love GodBlood Washed Pilgrim