The Vindictives are a Chicago-based punk rock underground group founded by singer/songwriter Joey Vindictive in 1990. Joey Vindictive's characteristic nasal melodies often told the story of alienation, psychosis, social-ills, and continually rejected rules of politeness. Intertwined with sweet intricate contrasting harmonies it made for an interesting balance. Also the band mixed metal, rock blues and early punk rock roots so as to make their own hybrid sound that would influence bands to come.