A masterpiece EP from the early days of melodic punk, combining speed and lyricism.
This album is representative of Fat Wreck Chords' early days. Tight rhythms and melodic guitars intersect, creating a key album that laid the foundation for melodic punk in the 90s and beyond.
This is the first work in which Tony Sly's songwriting clearly blossomed, featuring melancholic melodies that breathe amidst a sense of speed. The guitar chords are thick, and the rhythms are well-structured while maintaining the energy of hardcore. The sound is dry yet clear, and Fat Wreck Chords' signature tight production stands out. This EP condenses the band's aesthetic into a short recording time, marking an important turning point that would go on to define melodic punk.
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A:
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1)
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Until It's Gone
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2)
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Old What's His Name
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3)
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Permanent Rust
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4)
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Biomag
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B:
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1)
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Countdown
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2)
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Hazardous To Yourself
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3)
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The Daily Grind
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4)
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Feeding The Fire
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Producer - Don Cameron
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Engineer - Pat Coughlin (A1 to B3)
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Producer - Pat Coughlin (A1 to B3)
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Bass, Other [Sega] - Steve Papoutsis
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Backing Vocals [Additional Back Ups] - Steve
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Backing Vocals [Additional Back Ups] - Fat Mike (2)
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Producer - Fat Mike (2) (A1 to B3)
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Mastered By - Ken Lee (Sonic Ninja)
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Drums - Rory Koff
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Vocals, Guitar - Tony Sly
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Backing Vocals [Additional Back Ups] - Tony
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Artwork [Graphic Art] - Nick Rubenstein
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Lead Guitar - Robin Pfefer
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Backing Vocals [Back Up Vocals], Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] - The Slothe Chorus
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Engineer [With Help From] - Stan Ballard (A1 to B3)
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Backing Vocals [Additional Back Ups] - Stan
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Photography By - Chris McCaw
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Artwork [Cover Art] - Jimbo Phillips
