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, U.S.
hardcore punk
band Ensign
's fourth full-length album. It is an album of cover versions of seminal hardcore punk
songs from the early-80s to mid-90s. It was recorded in seven days and released in October, 2003. It was their first for Blackout Records
after switching from Nitro Records
after the release of The Price of Progression in 2001.
's journey from hardcore punk
on their debut, Direction of Things to Come
in 1997 through to metalcore
on The Price Of Progression – taking a middleground stance on Cast the First Stone
in 1999 – saw them now turning full-circle into seminal, old school punk and doing an album of cover versions which were important to them in their formative years and recognised by many fans as important to the genre.
Personnel for this recording was different again from the previous offering, with a different guitarist and drummer. The rushed production of the material – seven days from start to finish – did not hinder the sound, in fact it contributed to the overall "garage band" period authenticity of the project. On a note of interest, a Killing Time cover, "Telltale", featured a guest spot on guitar by Carl Porcaro who was founding member of a New York band called Raw Deal who later became known as Killing Time. Although the band did receive some criticism for the Descendents
track, "I'm Not A Loser", fans of the genre would argue that hardcore punk
was never known for its political correctness.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, U.S.
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hardcore punk
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 Ensign
Ensign (band)
Ensign is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, USA. It was formed in 1995 and signed to Indecision Records in 1996. They signed to the larger label "next door", Dexter Holland's Nitro Records in 1998 and finally came to rest at Blackout Records in 2003 after a brief sortie back to Indecision in...
's fourth full-length album. It is an album of cover versions of seminal hardcore punk
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...
songs from the early-80s to mid-90s. It was recorded in seven days and released in October, 2003. It was their first for Blackout Records
Blackout Records
Blackout! Records was an independent record label which specialized in the hardcore punk genre.It was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson – now forever known as "Bill Blackout" – and, together with friend Jim Gibson, the label released its first record – a New York hardcore compilation...
after switching from 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...
after the release of The Price of Progression in 2001.
Overview
EnsignEnsign (band)
Ensign is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, USA. It was formed in 1995 and signed to Indecision Records in 1996. They signed to the larger label "next door", Dexter Holland's Nitro Records in 1998 and finally came to rest at Blackout Records in 2003 after a brief sortie back to Indecision in...
's journey from hardcore punk
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...
on their debut, Direction of Things to Come
Direction Of Things To Come
Direction of Things to Come was the debut full-length album from New Jersey, U.S. hardcore punk band Ensign. It was released on Indecision Records in November, 1997 and it followed two 7" vinyl EPs...
in 1997 through to metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
on The Price Of Progression – taking a middleground stance on Cast the First Stone
Cast The First Stone
Cast the First Stone was the second full-length album by New Jersey, U.S. band Ensign. It was released by Nitro Records in March, 1999 and follows the band's debut, Direction of Things to Come which came out on Indecision Records in November, 1997....
in 1999 – saw them now turning full-circle into seminal, old school punk and doing an album of cover versions which were important to them in their formative years and recognised by many fans as important to the genre.
Personnel for this recording was different again from the previous offering, with a different guitarist and drummer. The rushed production of the material – seven days from start to finish – did not hinder the sound, in fact it contributed to the overall "garage band" period authenticity of the project. On a note of interest, a Killing Time cover, "Telltale", featured a guest spot on guitar by Carl Porcaro who was founding member of a New York band called Raw Deal who later became known as Killing Time. Although the band did receive some criticism for the Descendents
Descendents (band)
The Descendents are an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. As of 2011, they have released six studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums and three EPs. The Descendents broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different musicians...
track, "I'm Not A Loser", fans of the genre would argue that hardcore punk
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...
was never known for its political correctness.
Track listing
- "Intro" (Bad BrainsBad BrainsBad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
) from I Against II Against II Against I is the third official full-length studio album by Bad Brains, released in 1986 as SST Records number 65. The best-selling album in the band's catalog, I Against I is a critically acclaimed album of American hardcore punk mixed with funk, soul, reggae and heavy metal. It is also...
– 0:57 - "Kids Don't Follow" (The Replacements) from Stink EPStink (album)Stink is an EP by the band The Replacements, recorded at Blackberry Way, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 13, 1982, and released on June 24, 1982 ....
– 2:14 - "I've Heard" (Dag NastyDag NastyDag Nasty was a Washington D.C. punk band formed in 1985 by guitarist Brian Baker of Minor Threat, drummer Colin Sears and bassist Roger Marbury, both of Bloody Mannequin Orchestra, and vocalist Shawn Brown...
) from Can I SayCan I SayCan I Say is an album by Dag Nasty released in 1986 through Dischord Records.Remastered and re-released on CD with bonus songs in 2002.-Track listing:All tracks by Dag NastySide one#"Values Here" - 2:23#"One to Two" - 2:15#"Circles" - 2:46...
– 1:38 - "Anesthesia" (Bad ReligionBad ReligionBad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. Their current line-up consists of Greg Graffin , Brett Gurewitz , Jay Bentley , Greg Hetson , Brian Baker and Brooks Wackerman . Gurewitz is also the founder of the label Epitaph Records, which has released almost all of the...
) from Against The GrainAgainst the Grain (Bad Religion album)-Release history:-Personnel:* Greg Graffin – vocals* Brett Gurewitz – guitar, backing vocals* Greg Hetson – guitar* Jay Bentley – bass guitar, backing vocals* Pete Finestone – drums* The Legendary Starbolt – mixing...
– 2:33 - "I'm Not A Loser" (DescendentsDescendents (band)The Descendents are an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. As of 2011, they have released six studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums and three EPs. The Descendents broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different musicians...
) from Milo Goes To CollegeMilo Goes to CollegeMilo Goes to College is the debut album by the Manhattan Beach, California-based punk rock band the Descendents, released in 1982 through New Alliance Records...
– 1:39 - "Hurtin' Crue" (DescendentsDescendents (band)The Descendents are an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. As of 2011, they have released six studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums and three EPs. The Descendents broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different musicians...
) from Enjoy! – 2:30 - "Where's The Unity" (Infest) from Slave – 1:44
- "Trial" (Verbal Assault) from Trial – 2:15
- "Say It" (Underdog) from self-titled EP – 2:11
- "Protest And Survive" (DischargeDischarge (band)Discharge is a British hardcore punk band formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts and Roy "Rainy" Wainwright. They are often considered among one of the very first bands to play hardcore punk, and to mix punk with metal...
) from Never Again – 2:17 - "Burning Fight" (Inside Out) from No Spiritual Surrender – 3:14
- "Tied Down" (Negative ApproachNegative ApproachNegative Approach is an American hardcore punk band, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1981. The band is considered among of the pioneers of hardcore punk, particularly in the Midwest region. Like most hardcore bands, Negative Approach was little known in its day outside of its hometown...
) from Tied Down – 1:39 - "GI Joe Headstomp" (Sick Of It AllSick of It AllSick of It All is an American hardcore punk band from Queens, New York. Formed in 1986, the band consisted of brothers Lou Koller on vocals and Pete Koller on lead guitar, Rich Cipriano on bass, and Armand Majidi on drums. There have been only two member changes since their inception, with Max...
) from Blood, Sweat and No TearsBlood, Sweat and No TearsBlood, Sweat and No Tears is the first full-length album by the hardcore punk band Sick of it All, released on July 12, 1989.-Track listing:# "The Blood & The Sweat" – 1:50# "Clobberin' Time"/"Pay The Price" featuring KRS-One – 1:37...
– 1:22 - "Telltale" (Killing TimeKilling Time (band)Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
) from Brightside – 1:27 - "Hatebreeders" (The Misfits) from Walk Among UsWalk Among Us-Band:* Glenn Danzig – vocals, guitar on "Vampira", "Devils Whorehouse", "Astro Zombies", overdubbed guitar on all tracks except "Mommy Can I Go Out & Kill Tonight?"* Jerry Only – bass, background vocals...
– 2:48 - "My Father's Dream" (Articles Of FaithArticles of Faith (Band)Articles of Faith were a Chicago-based hardcore punk band notable for songwriting in a class above most of their contemporaries . The band's later work, the posthumous In This Life LP in particular, either founds or foreshadows the emo sound...
) from What We Have Is Free 7" – 2:06 - "In A Free Land" (Hüsker DüHüsker DüHüsker Dü was an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1979. The band's continual members were guitarist Bob Mould, bassist Greg Norton, and drummer Grant Hart....
) from In A Free LandIn a Free Land"In A Free Land" is a song by Hüsker Dü released as a single in 1982. It was the band's second single.This release finds the band in a period where its music was still strictly hardcore punk, but does have a hint of their future melodic style, particularly in the title track.The songs were written...
– 2:56 - "We'll Make The Difference" (Insted) from We'll Make A Difference – 2:14
- "Off Target" (Christ On A Crutch) from Spread Your Filth – 3:08
- "I Will Deny" (DwarvesDwarves (band)Dwarves is an American punk band formed in Chicago, Illinois, as The Suburban Nightmare, in the mid-1980s. They are currently based in San Francisco, California. Formed as a garage punk band, their career subsequently saw them move in a hardcore direction before settling into an eclectic punk rock...
) from The Dwarves Are Young and Good LookingThe Dwarves Are Young and Good LookingThe Dwarves Are Young and Good Looking is an album released by punk rock band Dwarves in March 1997 by Epitaph Records and Theologian Records...
– 1:45
- Track 5 actually starts off as DescendentsDescendents (band)The Descendents are an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. As of 2011, they have released six studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums and three EPs. The Descendents broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different musicians...
' "Bikeage" - both off the Milo Goes To CollegeMilo Goes to CollegeMilo Goes to College is the debut album by the Manhattan Beach, California-based punk rock band the Descendents, released in 1982 through New Alliance Records...
album in 1982 - Tracks 9 and 18 were also recorded in 1996 and appear on the EnsignEnsign (band)Ensign is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, USA. It was formed in 1995 and signed to Indecision Records in 1996. They signed to the larger label "next door", Dexter Holland's Nitro Records in 1998 and finally came to rest at Blackout Records in 2003 after a brief sortie back to Indecision in...
retrospective album, Three Years Two Months Eleven DaysThree Years Two Months Eleven DaysThree Years Two Months Eleven Days was an album of early material, often referred to as a retrospective, by the New Jersey, U.S. band, Ensign...
Credits
- Tim Shaw – vocals
- Frank Piegaro – guitar
- Nate "Edge" Gluck – bass
- Brian "Pnut" Kozuch – drums
- Additional guitars on "Telltale" by Killing Time'sKilling Time (band)Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
Carl Porcaro (a cover of his own bands track) - Additional vocals on "Anesthesia" and "I Will Deny" by Alf Bartone
- Additional vocals on "Trial" by Tim Barry
- Recorded in seven days at Water Music in Hoboken, New JerseyHoboken, New JerseyHoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 50,005. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and contains Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub for the region...
, USA - Produced by Nate Gluck and Ted Young
- Engineered by Ted Young
- Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
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