The band's output of the mid- 90’s was very varied: speedmetal, indie-rock and very experimental sounding songs led a couple of labels to lump them in with surreal rockers the Butthole Surfers. But as Denver arts & entertainment newspaper Westword stated: "the band grows more tuneful and accessible with every passing year."  This checkered history culminates in their terrific 2000 CD:

Center For Things You Can’t Do Anything About

From 1991-2002, the band underwent numerous variations. Their name was initially Abdomen of Hypnosis (a mutation of the original, short-lived name Implement of Prognosis). The line-up saw a series of different members as well. The eternal drummer, Scott Young, was substituted by, among others, Dana Collins (formerly of Seattle’s the Accused),  William Brandt (formerly of Tav Falco’s Panther Burns),  and Madison Lucas. Bass players have included Dan Cearley and John LaBriola. In 1996, Jim Nasi briefly added a 2^nd rhythm guitar, in a rare four-piece incarnation.  And through it all, the group released a multitude of material, primarily through Jourgensen’s own D.U. Records label.

In 2000, Abdomen released their final CD "Center For Things You Can’t Do Anything About" with 10 new tunes, and performed throughout Colorado and California. The band (at this point Mike Jourgensen [guitar, vocals, etc.] , Elie Kimura [bass] , and Tony Weissenberg
[drums] ), remained busy in this line-up from 1999-2002.  Abdomen ceased to exist in mid-2002. Mike Jourgensen released a solo album "Late At Night"  in December of 2003 with 10 brand new tunes.

Compilation Appearances:
l Europe Endless (7" EP, Ramco Records, St. Paul, MN 1993)
A bizarre compilation where 30 or so bands are all mixed together at once, creating one great big chaotic song.  Abdomen does "Ghost Factory," but not so's you'd notice.

l The Horizon Center (Cassette, D.U. Records, 1993)

An early D.U. Records compilation.  Abdomen does an early cover version of the (Dutch hardcore masters) B.G.K. song "Soylent Green."  Abdomen later redid the song (to much greater effect) on their all-cover song album, "Abdomenizer."
 

l Noise Tent '99 Spring Sampler (CD, D.U. Records, 1999)

Compilation of a dozen Denver bands who recorded at Mike Jourgensen's studio, Noise Tent 6.  Abdomen does two new songs, "Lately" and "Unmet."

l In Formation - A Tribute to Throbbing Gristle (CD, ADR, San Francisco, CA 2000)

An all TG covers compilation. Abdomen does "United." The CD released on ADR Records came in either conventional packaging or a limited edition all-metal box. The album was re-released in 2001 by Invisible Records.

l Noise Tent 2000 Spring Sampler (CD, D.U. Records, 2000)

Compilation of 15 Colorado bands who recorded from 1999-2000 at Noise Tent 6 studio. Abdomen does "What Did You Do?," which re-appeared in a different mix on their CD "Center for Things You Can't do Anything About."

l Radio 1190, Local Shakedown (2CD, Smooch Records, Boulder, CO 2000)

About 50 bands are on this college radio sampler.  Abdomen does "Phaser Song," which re-appeared in the same version on their CD "Center for Things You Can't do Anything About."

l Noise Tent 2002 Spring Sampler (CD, D.U. Records, 2002)   

The last in the series is this 21-band collection, all recorded in Mike's house (Noise Tent 6).  Far out!  Abdomen does a new tune (their last), "New Yesterday."

l Imposters - Warlock Pinchers Tribute Album (CD, Braceface, 2002)

A national assortment of bands who cover the Boulder, CO band's favorites.  Abdomen does "Curious George and the Anti-Christ." And then they stopped...

l Radio 1190, Local Shakedown Vol. 2 (2CD, Smooch Records, Boulder, CO 2004)
Abdomen was incorrectly credited here for the song "Mystery To Me." This tune was actually performed by Mike Jourgensen, and was released (in a sonically superior version) on his "Late At Night" CD. Oh, well!


Television Appearances:
l Video Ventures (Cable TV Commercial)
Abdomen's "Tunnels" was featured.

l Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (Nickelodeon Cable TV)
Abdomen's "Situation Two" was featured.