The Nerve Agents (EP)
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The Nerve Agents EP is the self-titled debut release from Californian hardcore punk
band, The Nerve Agents
. It was released in November, 1998 on Revelation Records
.
It was produced and engineered by Paul Miner
, now known for his extensive production credits and, most notably, for his work in the band, Death By Stereo
.
It was followed by the band's first full-length album, Days Of The White Owl
, in 2000, also on Revelation Records
.
play a brand of hardcore punk
which is influenced by the likes of Youth of Today
, Circle Jerks
, Black Flag
, Cause For Alarm
, 7 Seconds, and Cro-Mags
. http://www.revelationrecords.com/releases/73.html
They play short, often fast paced, songs with a distinctive vocal style – alternating yelling with growling.
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, The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
. It was released in November, 1998 on Revelation Records
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
.
It was produced and engineered by Paul Miner
Paul Miner
Paul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
, now known for his extensive production credits and, most notably, for his work in the band, Death By Stereo
Death by Stereo
Death by Stereo is a hardcore punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1996 by frontman Efrem Schulz. They are well known for their energetic performances and intricate guitar work...
.
It was followed by the band's first full-length album, Days Of The White Owl
Days Of The White Owl
Days of the White Owl is the first full-length album from Californian hardcore punk band, The Nerve Agents. It was released in July, 2000 on Revelation Records and it follows their self-titled EP from 1998.- Overview :...
, in 2000, also on Revelation Records
Revelation Records
Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for its role in the evolution of hardcore and metallic post-hardcore with important releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side,...
.
Overview
The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
play a brand of 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...
which is influenced by the likes of Youth of Today
Youth of Today
Youth of Today is an American hardcore punk straight edge band, formed in 1985 and still in activity. The band played a major role in establishing the Youth Crew subculture of hardcore, both espousing and evolving the philosophies of the straight edge and vegetarian lifestyles.-History:Youth Of...
, Circle Jerks
Circle Jerks
The Circle Jerks are an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. It was formed by Black Flag's original singer, Keith Morris, and future Bad Religion guitarist Greg Hetson. They were among the preeminent hardcore punk bands of the L.A. scene in the late 1970s.The 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...
, Cause For Alarm
Cause for Alarm (album)
Your Mistake was Covered by Fear Factory with Freddy Cricien of Madball on the Demanufacture Digipak as a bonus track & Hatebreed on their Album For the Lions.-Personnel:Agnostic Front* Roger Miret – vocals* Vinnie Stigma – guitar* Alex Kinon – guitar...
, 7 Seconds, and 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...
. http://www.revelationrecords.com/releases/73.html
They play short, often fast paced, songs with a distinctive vocal style – alternating yelling with growling.
Track listing
All tracks written by The Nerve AgentsThe Nerve Agents
The Nerve Agents were an American hardcore punk band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne .Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion...
- "Carpe Diem" – 1:27
- "Unblossomed" – 1:43
- "The War's Not Over" – 1:37
- "Level 4 Outbreak" – 2:01
- "Share the Pain" – 2:02
- "Starting Point" – 3:01
- "Black Sheep" – 1:33
- "I Keep Screaming" – 1:53
Credits
- Eric Ozenne – vocals
- Tim Presley – guitar
- Kevin Cross – guitar, bass – credited as Kevin C. and K. Cross respectively
- Andy Granelli – drums
- Recorded in May, 1998 at For The Record, Orange, CaliforniaOrange, CaliforniaSouthern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
, USA - Produced and engineered by Paul MinerPaul MinerPaul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
- Front cover art by Duncan Long
Miscellanea
- According to the liner notes, "Level 4 Outbreak" was inspired by Richard PrestonRichard PrestonRichard Preston, born August 5, 1954 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., is a New Yorker writer and bestselling author perhaps best-known for his books about infectious disease epidemics and bioterrorism, although he has written other non-fiction works...
's non-fiction bio-thriller, The Hot ZoneThe Hot ZoneThe Hot Zone is a best-selling 1994 non-fiction bio-thriller by Richard Preston about the origins and incidents involving viral hemorrhagic fevers, particularly ebolaviruses and marburgviruses...
.