''Uncivilized Area'' is an album by the
trance fusion
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the Disco Biscuits
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. It was released in 1998 on
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The album was among the earliest examples of "trance fusion" or "livetronica," a mixture of electronic music and traditional jam band music.
Critical reception
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, in his book ''Jambands: The Complete Guide to the Players, Music, & Scene'', gave the album a 4-star review, calling it "one of the most influential discs within these pages."
Track listing
Personnel
;The Disco Biscuits
* Jon Gutwillig – guitar & vocals
* Aron Magner – keys & vocals
* Marc Brownstein – bass & vocals
* Sam Altman – drums & vocals
;Production
* Rob "Wacko" Hunter – producer, engineer, mixer
* Jon Zazula – executive producer
* Marsha Zazula – executive producer
* Gary King – mastering
* Jon Lesser – live sound engineer
* Kevin "Radar" Cunningham – booklet art & design
* Layout – Sam Altman
* Layout – Ian R. Brand
References
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1998 albums
Disco Biscuits albums