The Smoking Popes is an American pop punk band, formed in the suburbs of Chicago in 1991. The group, featuring brothers Josh, Eli, and Matt Caterer, earned renown for blending punk elements with melodic and lyrical sophistication. Their 1994 album "Born to Quit," featuring the breakthrough hit "Need You Around," is considered a significant contribution to the 1990s pop-punk genre. The Smoking Popes' unique sound, marked by Josh Caterer's crooning vocals and the band's punk-infused melodies, has had a lasting influence on subsequent artists in the genre.