Discography
This is Ben’s complete discography as a band leader. Not including Incubus or The Roots since that is pretty well documented and he didn’t lead them. I’ll include where to buy the album, lyrics, and all information that I know about a release. I included the original album description from Ben when available. If none available, I’ll use my own.
It took me over 10 years to track all these CDs down, sometimes from dubious sources. This include all professionally released CDs/albums that I know of from Supergrub, The Division Group and his solo work. If there is anything missing, I’d be shocked, and let me know! All images are high quality scans I took of the actual albums, sometimes with minor editing to adjust for contrast/brightness or scan imperfections. This page is a work in progress as I slowly fill in that information. Check back for regular updates.
RACECAR
One of Ben’s early bands. No known demos. Hit me up if you got any!
Supergrub
Ben’s primary band from 1996-2000ish. The band started off as just Ben and Chuck Treece of Bad Brains fame. The lineup changed dramatically over the years with Ben being the only consistent member.
norma & thurselle
Supergrub’s debut full-length album. Chuck Treece of Bad Brains and McRad fame was co-leader of this version of the band. Philly hardcore/skate punk at it’s finest.
creep records exploitational sampler [compilation]
Creep Records compilation album containing the song “Sexpot/Watch.” Released in 1997.
Making Decisions About PUNK [Compilation]
Compilation album containing the song “My Half.” Released on Gooseneck Records in 1998.
COMMUNICATOR
Supergrub’s sophomore effort. Chuck Treece left the band, leaving Ben as sole song writer and performer on this album.
Supergrub/The Unmarked Cars Split [EP]
Split EP with The Unmarked Cars. Contains the Supergrub songs “Building the Bridge” and “Destitute.” Released in 1998 on 215 Records.
Streets of Philadelphia [Compilation]
Compilation album containing the song “Building The Bridges.” Released in 1999 on Wonka Vision.
challenger
Supergrub’s final album and magnum opus.
WRKC’s Sub-Terrestrial Sensations [Compilation]
88.5 WRKC college radio station compilation. Contains the song “Right Now I…” Released in 2000.
the division group
From the ashes of Supergrub came The Division Group. They only released one EP. Another album called “Saturnize” was planned, but never released.
the division group
AKA the “Apple and Oranges EP.” Released in 2003.
Solo Works
26
The first release of a solo record from Ben. A collage of sounds ranging from smooth grooves to exploding punk outbreaks. Listening to “26” conjures up similar vibes to Supergrub’s 1997 release “communicator,” with a more mature focus. Source
Maduro
The second solo release from Ben Kenney, “Maduro” is the musical equivalent to a young man’s journal without a single page unwritten. But enough of the pretentious rock critic-isms. Maduro rocks like nothing you’ve ever heard before and was recorded entirely by one man, in his living room, in his pajamas. If that doesn’t sound like a good time then we can’t help you. Source
Distance And Comfort
Ben’s third album. COntains the fan favorite “Eulogy.”
Burn The Tapes
Forth album. Physical copies include the movie “Burn The Tapes” on a DVD.
Leave On Your Makeup
Ben’s first EP release as a solo artist. Also his first solo music released on vinyl.
Must Be Nice
The fifth full length album, and at the time, the first in almost 10 years.
Powerful Buttcheeks
The latest album from New Jersey’s finest. An emotional rollercoaster of an album.