Family Man
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Family Man is an album released by the American hardcore punk
band Black Flag
in 1984. It is unique in that one side features spoken-word tracks by vocalist Henry Rollins
and the other side mainly features instrumental
tracks. "Armageddon Man" is the only track on the album in which Rollins and the instruments are together.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
in 1984. It is unique in that one side features spoken-word tracks by vocalist Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....
and the other side mainly features instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
tracks. "Armageddon Man" is the only track on the album in which Rollins and the instruments are together.
Side A
- "Family Man" – 1:17
- "Salt on a Slug" – 1:30
- "Hollywood Diary" – 0:32
- "Let Your Fingers Do the Walking" – 2:30
- "Shed Reading (Rattus Norvegicus)" – 1:23
- "No Deposit, No Return" – 0:40
- "Armageddon Man" (Ginn/Rollins) – 9:12
Side B
- "Long Lost Dog of It" (Ginn/Roessler/Stevenson) – 2:03
- "I Won't Stick Any of You Unless and Until I Can Stick All of You!" (Ginn) – 5:48
- "Account for What?" (Ginn) – 4:18
- "The Pups Are Doggin' It" (Ginn/Roessler/Stevenson) – 4:13
Personnel
- Henry RollinsHenry RollinsHenry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....
- vocals - Greg GinnGreg GinnGregory Regis Ginn is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He is best known for being the leader of and primary songwriter for the hardcore punk band Black Flag, which he founded and led from 1976 to 1986....
- guitar - Kira RoesslerKira RoesslerKira Roessler is an American bass guitarist, singer and Emmy award-winning dialogue editor. She is best known for her membership in the punk rock group Black Flag.-Biography:...
- bass - Bill Stevenson - drums
- Raymond PettibonRaymond PettibonRaymond Pettibon is an American artist who currently lives and works in Venice Beach, California.-Early life:...
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