Melvin Thornapple and the Prickly Thorns are a reflection of the odd and absurd in the world. Melvin the Thorns are a Colorado/California/Mars based trio. The group consists of Melvin, Jeff, and Eric, with the three of them co-writing and performing all songs. The only interesting aspect of this collaboration is that Melvin has as of yet never shown up. Therefore even though the band is called Melvin Thornapple and the Prickly Thorns, they should really be called Melvin Thornapple and the Prickly Thorns minus Melvin.