Revenge (Cro-Mags album)
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Revenge is the fifth and most recent studio album by New York hardcore
band, Cro-Mags
. It was released in 2000 on their own label Cro-Mag Recordings. This was the band's first studio album in seven years and marked their only release with guitarist Rocky George
(formerly of Suicidal Tendencies
) and their first release without vocalist John Joseph
since 1989's Best Wishes
, although he rejoined the band some years later. Like on Best Wishes, bassist Harley Flanagan
handled the vocals on this album.
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags are a hardcore punk turned crossover thrash band from New York City. The band, which had a strong cult following, released many records, their first two considered the most influential...
. It was released in 2000 on their own label Cro-Mag Recordings. This was the band's first studio album in seven years and marked their only release with guitarist Rocky George
Rocky George
Rocky George is an American heavy metal guitarist who has been a member of several notable musical acts. George's guitar playing career began in 1982 when he joined a local punk rock band called Pap Smear. He became lead guitarist of Suicidal Tendencies in 1984 and stayed with the band until their...
(formerly of Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies is a U.S. crossover thrash band founded in 1981 in Venice, Los Angeles, California by Mike Muir, its leader and only permanent member. The band is sometimes credited as one of "the fathers of crossover thrash"...
) and their first release without vocalist John Joseph
John Joseph (rock singer)
John Joseph McGowan is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of New York. He was the lead singer for the New York hardcore punk band Cro-Mags from 1984 until 1987, though he...
since 1989's Best Wishes
Best Wishes
Best Wishes is the second album by New York hardcore band, Cro-Mags. It was released in 1989 on Profile Records and was subsequently re-released on Another Planet – along with their debut album, The Age Of Quarrel, on the same disc....
, although he rejoined the band some years later. Like on Best Wishes, bassist Harley Flanagan
Harley Flanagan
Harley Frances Flanagan is the founder of the Cro-Mags, an influential 1980s hardcore punk band. Flanagan was the drummer for The Stimulators in 1980, when he was 12...
handled the vocals on this album.
Track listing
All songs written by Flanagan and Mayhew.- "Premeditated" (2:22)
- "Jones" (1:50)
- "Can You Feel?" (4:19)
- "My Life" (2:59)
- "Tore Up" (2:16)
- "Without Her" (3:13)
- "Pressure Drop" (2:41)
- "Open Letter" (1:49)
- "Don't Forget" (2:24)
- "Steal My Crown" (2:26)
- "These Streets" (2:21)
- "Fireburn" (2:30)
Credits
- Harley FlanaganHarley FlanaganHarley Frances Flanagan is the founder of the Cro-Mags, an influential 1980s hardcore punk band. Flanagan was the drummer for The Stimulators in 1980, when he was 12...
- Vocals, Bass - Parris Mitchell Mayhew - Guitar
- Rocky GeorgeRocky GeorgeRocky George is an American heavy metal guitarist who has been a member of several notable musical acts. George's guitar playing career began in 1982 when he joined a local punk rock band called Pap Smear. He became lead guitarist of Suicidal Tendencies in 1984 and stayed with the band until their...
- Guitar - Gary Sullivan - Drums