''Slow Motion Riot'' is the third studio album by American
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk (commonly abbreviated to hardcore or hXc) is a punk rock music genre#subtypes, subgenre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots ...
band,
98 Mute. It was released on
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. A large portion of the record label, known as Hellcat Records, is owned by Tim Armstrong, frontman of the punk rock band Rancid. Several ...
on June 6, 2000. It followed their 1998 album, ''
Class Of 98'', and in 2002, ''
After the Fall'' marked their swansong as they split up shortly afterwards.
Overview
The band's musical development saw them slow down and lengthen their songs considerably. The guitars are heavier and have a more downtuned tone. The lyrics have been variously described as "uplifting", "feel good" and "positive".
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Track listing
*All songs written by 98 Mute
#"Slow Motion Riot" – 2:57
#"Could This Be" – 3:15
#"Hit You Back" – 3:23
#"Fight Of Your Life" – 3:09
#"If We Quit" – 2:54
#"Send In The Clowns" – 3:24
#"Survive" – 2:44
#"Judge & Jury" – 3:22
#"Crack" – 2:44
#"Simpler Days" – 3:11
#"Never Forget" – 3:12
#"You Can't Lose" – 3:26
#"Count On Me" – 2:43
#"Wounds" – 3:28
#"It's Your Move" – 3:42
Personnel
* Pat Ivie – vocals
* Jason Page – guitar
* Doug Weems – bass
* Justin Thirsk – drums
* Recorded at Stall #2, Redondo Beach, California
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, USA
* Produced and mixed by Fletcher Dragge
Pennywise is an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The band took its name from the antagonist in Stephen King's horror novel '' It'' known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Between their 1991 self-titled de ...
and Darian Rundall
* Engineered by Darian Rundall
* Mastered at Oasis Mastering
References
External links
*
Epitaph Records band pageTheologian Records website
2000 albums
98 Mute albums
Epitaph Records albums
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