studio recordings done at Buzz Studios, they felt it was time to record in a more professional environment. They were introduced to engineer/producer Steve Meyer in 1995 and recorded four songs for upcoming compilations. Known as the Steve Meyer sessions, it included the following songs: Daddy Was a Communist I'm Not You The Theme from TV's The Jeffersons (Cover) Runaround Sue (Cover) Latex was now playing shows with larger bands in the NYC punk scene. This paid off in a big way after playing a sold out show supporting CA's No Use For a Name at the Wetlands in NYC. Soon after, the band was approached by a New Zealand-based record label called "Onefoot Records", with whom they signed a worldwide recording and distribution contract. Recording Session No. 5 The 360 CD & LP was recorded by Steve Meyer and included all new recordings of the following songs: Central America Daddy Was a Communist They Killed the Radio 360 Delivery Boy PB&J 3 Years After Fuck Me, I'm a Rockstar I'm Not You I Killed the President Bazooka Fallen Angel (with hidden track "Sgt. Thrasher" afterwards) Latex Generation then organized its most ambitious tour to date. With record label backing and a new CD to promote, the band embarked on a seven-week US tour. The band continued its DIY work ethic by making almost all of their own merchandise, booking shows, advertising, and managing themselves. This required a monumental effort and put a strain on the relationships between members. The Later Years (1997-1999) After returning from a tour in support of 360˚, the band brought on new friend Hugo Lowbrow as a 2nd guitar player. When drummer Mike Hobbs & singer Paul Fort left for college in the fall, the group viewed it as a much needed break from band tensions/pressures. However, the distance between members only fueled the existing fires, and, after much debate, Tom & Joe finally decided it was better to move on and replaced Hobbs with Hugo Lowbrow as their new drummer. Soon after, Paul Fort would leave the band, changing the face of the line-up as well as the sound of the band. The remaining members tried out various frontmen but no one suitable was found. Joseph Nienstedt eventually reclaimed the lead singer position he occupied when the band was first formed. The band continued touring under the name "Latex Generation", now with the following