Resurrecting the jagged song structures and abrasive assault of vintage punk acts such as Gang of Four and Mission of Burma, the Nervous Return (originally named Twig) was a reminder of a vibrant time in the underground when they debuted in 2000. Led by vocalist/guitarist Jason Muller, the band also featured drummer Greg Gordon, bassist Anthony Crouse, and guitarist Rob Grad. As Twig, the band recorded an eponymous EP that was distributed at their concerts, soon gaining the attention of independent labels. Offered to release their full-length debut on MooTron Records, they rec...