''downset.'' is the debut studio album by American rapcore band

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The band's major label debut, it was released on July 12, 1994 by

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.According to Rey Oropeza, the album has sold 275,000 copies worldwide.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from

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* James Morris –

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, songwriting * Chris Lee –

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, songwriting * Brian "Ares" Schwarger –

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, songwriting * Rogelio "Roy" Lozano – guitar, songwriting Production *

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, mixing,

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(2–4, 6–10) * Joe Floyd – mixing, engineering (on tracks 1, 3–5, 10) * Sean Kenesie – mixing, engineering (on tracks 1, 3–5, 10) * Shay Baby – mixing, engineering (on tracks 2, 6–9) Artwork Barry Greenhut –

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References

Mercury Records albums 1994 debut albums Rap metal albums Downset. albums