Answer That and Stay Fashionable
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Answer That and Stay Fashionable is the debut studio album by American rock
band AFI
. It was originally released on August 1, 1995 through Wingnut Records. It was re-released on April 22, 1997 through Nitro Records
.
at the studio of Andy Ernst
in 1995. It was produced by Doug Sangalang, Tim Armstrong
and Brett Reed.
The album cover is a parody of the film Reservoir Dogs
. The album title stems from The Comic Strip Presents: "Bad News Tour". Audio excerpts from both of the films and European Vacation are featured in several of the album's tracks as well, such as "Don't Make Me Ill" and "Highschool Football Hero."
The tracks "Two of a Kind" and "Yürf Rendenmein" were re-recorded for AFI
's second studio album Very Proud of Ya
. The title of the track "Yürf Rendenmein" sounds like "your friend and mine" when pronounced a certain way. The lyrics for "Cereal Wars" are credited to Toucan Sam
for humor. It is stated in the album booklet that all of the tracks, excluding "Open Your Eyes", are copyrighted to Anthems For Insubordinates, the band's initialized name at the time.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
. It was originally released on August 1, 1995 through Wingnut Records. It was re-released on April 22, 1997 through Nitro Records
Nitro Records
Nitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
.
Background
Answer That and Stay Fashionable was recorded in Hayward, CaliforniaHayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
at the studio of Andy Ernst
Andy Ernst
Andy Ernst aka Andro Ernst, is a music producer, engineer, musician, songwriter, from San Francisco. Artist’s he's worked with include: Green Day, AFI, Sway & King Tech, Rancid, Tiger Army, The Nerve Agents, Malo, Link 80, Screeching Weasel, Swingin' Utters, Screw 32, Good Riddance, Fury 66,...
in 1995. It was produced by Doug Sangalang, Tim Armstrong
Tim Armstrong
Timothy Lockwood Armstrong is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work with punk rock bands Rancid, Operation Ivy, Downfall, and the Transplants. He is also the owner and operator of Hellcat Records.-Personal life:Armstrong was born November 25, 1965 and was...
and Brett Reed.
The album cover is a parody of the film Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs is an American crime film marking debut of director and writer Quentin Tarantino. It depicts the events before and after a botched diamond heist, but not the heist itself. Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast: Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, and...
. The album title stems from The Comic Strip Presents: "Bad News Tour". Audio excerpts from both of the films and European Vacation are featured in several of the album's tracks as well, such as "Don't Make Me Ill" and "Highschool Football Hero."
The tracks "Two of a Kind" and "Yürf Rendenmein" were re-recorded for AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
's second studio album Very Proud of Ya
Very Proud of Ya
On iTunes, two songs were misspelled. "Fishbowl" was misspelled "Fishbool" and "Modern Epic" was mistakenly "Modern Epidemic" but those were later corrected.-Personnel:*Producer: Michael Rosen, AFI*Engineer: Michael Rosen*Recorded At: TML Studios, Hayward, CA...
. The title of the track "Yürf Rendenmein" sounds like "your friend and mine" when pronounced a certain way. The lyrics for "Cereal Wars" are credited to Toucan Sam
Toucan Sam
Toucan Sam is the cartoon mascot for Froot Loops breakfast cereal. The character has been featured in advertising since the 1960s. He exhibits the ability to smell out Froot Loops from great distances and invariably locates a concealed bowl of the cereal while intoning, "Follow my nose! It always...
for humor. It is stated in the album booklet that all of the tracks, excluding "Open Your Eyes", are copyrighted to Anthems For Insubordinates, the band's initialized name at the time.
Track listing
Personnel
- Producer: AFI
- Co-Producers: Doug Sangalang, Tim Armstrong, Brett Reed
- Recorded at Art Of Ears, Hayward, CA
- Mastered by George Horn at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
- Photography: Steve Z
- Graphics: Chris Snak Fud, Winni
- Revised Layout: Paul Miner