a band that gave lots of NJ their first taste of punk. fun, meaningful, energetic and quite nice. this interview was done through the mail sometime in '94 i think.

ANNOYANCE- What's the most annoying thing about your life now?
Mark- Working a day job and trying to be a musician at the same time.

ANNOY- Tell me about this crazy thing you call "One Nature."
MARK- We are a band that uses our music as a vehicle to release the daily frustrations of life that build up inside of us. We write our lyrics so the listener can associate them to their lives and do the same.

ANNOY- Is it true that MARK F had to tone down his live antics because it was just too intense?
MARK- I did have to tone down my live antics because it was interfering with my playing.

ANNOY- How do you feel about the recent demise of rocker GG Allen?
MARK- It's sad, I was hoping GG would go out in a blaze of glory, something that the music world, and society would never ever be able to deny or forget.

ANNOY- What's your opinion about the rise of the "alternative" subculture?
MARK- I think that in time the Major Label Business people will leave the alternative scene alone and find a new scene to exploit and force feed the youth.

ANNOY- Just how punk are you?
(They skipped this!!)

ANNOY- Is there any one thing you have based you life on?
MARK- Living free and doing what I want to.
brian- Keeping an open mind and trying to survive in this f*cked up world.

ANNOY- Any great new bands to plug about?
Brian- All the local bands in our area are great! It's good to see young bands keeping the exploited scene we call punk or hardcore alive! Bands like The Rejected, Dilemma, No Frills, Bernie's Fix, Strength, Shatter, Shabbagoy and Backlash.

ANNOY- What is the strangest thing you ever ate?
(They skipped this too!)

ANNOY- What do you think of TV violence and sex?
brian- It depends on how the sex or violence is portrayed. Is the sex & violence realistic and believable, and does it serve a purpose in the plot of the story.

ANNOY- When you were in the single digit age range, what did you think you'd be doing now?
(Guess what? Yup, they skipped it!)

ANNOY- Who are your heroes these days?
brian- GG Allen, Pee Wee Herman, Animal (Muppets), Snoopy

ANNOY- What is your favorite bug or insect?
brian- Prey-Mantis

ANNOY- With all the domestic dilemmas in the US., do you feel we should invest as much time and monetary support to maintain our position as the world's police?
brian- Absolutely not! We should not be the world's police.

ANNOY- Did you ever kill anyone, cuz that would be pretty punk?
(They skipped it!)

ANNOY- Word is you are sponsored by Cluck U chicken, is that true?
(Another one skipped)

ANNOY- What has been your favorite show and line up?
(Yet another skipped one)

ANNOY- Are there any bands you want to play with?
ONE NATURE- Alice Donut, Bad Brains, face to face, D.I., Jesus Lizard, Angry Samoans, Propagandi, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Bouncing Souls, James Brown, Naked Aggression, Avail.

ANNOY- What was your first pet and its name?
(skipped)

ANNOY- How do you feel about mimes?
(skipped)

ANNOY- Do you prefer flat or Phillips head screws?
(skipped)

ANNOY- Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
(not answered)

ANNOY- Who's your favorite Sesame Street/ Muppet Show character?
brian- Animal.

ANNOY- What do you think of large, Filipino boys?
(not answered)

ANNOY- What does the future hold for One Nature?
brian- Hopefully to win the love of the world's degenerates and freaks.

REVERSE INTERVIEW, GIVE QUESTIONS FOR THESE ANSWERS:

ANNOY- 25.678
brian- What do you think about the whole Pee Wee Herman masturbation incident? I mean, there are thousands of guys spankin' the monkee in porno theaters all over the world, I think it was a set up to bring Pee Wee down. What do you think?

ANNOY- It is a lot of fun, but the part with the skinny kid is a bit annoying, but yeah, overall, I like it.(Not answered)

ANNOY- I'd have to say that was around '91 or so, but that really isn't very important anymore.
(Not answered, surprise!)

OK, back to normal!

ANNOY- Word is that Joe Froncek is the king of punk, what do you think?
(no answer here either)

ANNOY- I've run out of questions, so any closing commentary?
(no answer... =( )

this just in, word on da street is that One Nature recently signed to NJ's own Trustkill Records!! Congratulations kids! So all you readers can maybe check em out live for yourself now. It is worth it!