''Driver Not Included'' is the debut studio album by American
rock
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band
Orange 9mm
Orange 9mm was an American post-hardcore band from New York City formed in 1994 by Chaka Malik and Chris Traynor after the breakup of Malik's band Burn.
History
Chaka Malik and Chris Traynor began writing songs together in 1992, releasing an ...
. It was released on February 14, 1995 through
EastWest Records
East West Records (stylized as east''west'') is a record label formed in 1955, distributed and owned by Warner Music Group, headquartered in London, England.
History
Upon its creation in 1955 by Atlantic Records, the label had one hit with th ...
.
Considered as a landmark release in 1990's
New York hardcore
New York hardcore (also known as NYHC) is both the hardcore punk music created in New York City and the subculture and lifestyle associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by ...
scene,
the album incorporates influences from
funk and
heavy metal.
Critical reception
AllMusic
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critic Jason Anderson described the album as "a very strong effort," further stating: "This 1995 Elektra release deserves its own place among the list of important '90s aggro/punk/hardcore releases."
Track listing
All tracks are written by Orange 9mm except where noted.
# "Glistening" - 2:32
# "High Speed Changer" - 2:53
# "Disclaimer" - 2:34
# "Suspect" - 3:57
# "Pissed" - 3:04
# "Toilet" - 2:19
# "Magnet" - 3:09
# "Guyatone" - 3:35
# "Thickest Glass" - 3:02
# "Can't Decide" - 3:15
# "Sacrifice" - 4:27
# "Cutting and Draining" - 3:27
Personnel
Adapted from AllMusic.
* Mike Bloom – photography
* Bryan Carlstrom – engineer
* Annette Cisneros – assistant engineer
* Matthew Cross – drums
* Matthew Curry – assistant engineer
*
Nick DiDia – mixing
* Jim Evans – art direction
*
Don Fury
Don Fury is an American recording engineer and producer who owned three rehearsal and recording studios in New York City. He has recorded and produced music for a variety of punk and hardcore bands including GG Allin, Agnostic Front, Sick of It A ...
– mixing
*
Dave Jerden
Dave Jerden is an American record producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with artists in various genres including alternative rock, punk rock and metal. However, Jerden has stated that he dislikes the term "producer", preferring to refer ...
– mixing, producer
* Chaka Malik – vocals
* George Marino – mastering
* Tim Owen – photography
*
Chris Traynor
Chris Traynor (born June 22, 1973) is an American guitarist, bassist, and studio musician. He has played with Orange 9mm, Helmet, Bush, Rival Schools, Institute, Gavin Rossdale, and High Desert Fires.
Traynor has performed live with the Bri ...
– guitar
*Davide Gentile - bass
Charts
References
External links
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1995 debut albums
Orange 9mm albums
Albums produced by Dave Jerden
Elektra Records albums