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The Underachievers (not to be confused with a band of the same name from Texas) were a garage pop band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1983. The original lineup consisted of Noel Boulanger (guitar), Carmen Wiseman (bass), Priscilla Harrison (vocals), and Jim Janota (drums). They recorded "I'll Be There For You" for Chuck Warner's first compilation on his Throbbing Lobster record label, Nobody Gets on the Guest-list!!! (1984) Janota left to form The Bags and was replaced by Bob Mackenzie, who was also the drummer for The Beachmasters (for whom Boulanger played keyboard for a short time). This lineup recorded "Wasted Youth" for the second Throbbing Lobster compilation (1985), Let's Breed!, "Friend o' Mine" for the third compilation, Claws!! (1985), and the album Underfoot (1986). Wiseman left in 1985 and was replaced by Michael Hoag. Shortly afterward, Michael's twin brother Michael Hoag was added on lead guitar. The band broke up in 1987. Boulanger and the Hoag brothers went on to form The Crosstown Rivals.