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Presidents of the United States of America were one of the most unlikely success stories of Seattle’s post-grunge alt-rock scene. Where the rest of their Seattle brethren traded in heavy guitars and angst, Presidents rejected torment for humor, writing short, simple, and absurd punk songs. The group's self-titled debut became a double-platinum record much to the surprise of many critics and the band itself. Presidents of the United States of America became a hit in the summer of 1995, when MTV and modern rock radio began airing "Lump," followed by radio hit "Kitty" in the fall and the radio/video hit "Peaches" in 1996. Their newest offering, These are the Good Times People, was released in March 2008. True to their form, the album dishes out enough great guitar licks and catchy lyrics to get audiences to fall in love with Presidents of the United States of America all over again.