Dedicated (Murphy's Law album)

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Dedicated
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Studio album by
Murphy's Law
ReleasedMarch 19, 1996
Recorded1995 at Spa Studio,
New York City, U.S.
GenreHardcore punk
Length23:40
LabelAnother Planet
ProducerDaniel Rey
Murphy's Law chronology
Good for Now
(1993) 		Dedicated
(1996) 		The Party's Over
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic3/5 stars[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music3/5 stars[2]

Dedicated is a full-length album by New York City hardcore punk band Murphy's Law.[3][4] It was released by Another Planet in 1996.[2]

The album is dedicated to former bass player Chuck Valle, who was killed in 1994.[5] His picture appears on the back page of the CD inlay and a picture of a tattoo inscribed with the words "In Memory of Chuck" appears on the jewel case inlay.

Production[]

The album was produced by Daniel Rey. He also wrote "Green Bud".

The personnel differed from previous efforts, but Jimmy G's vocals still provided the sound's basis.[6]

Critical reception[]

The Washington Post wrote: "There's no evidence that the Law's energy is flagging; Todd Youth's guitar churns as fast as ever, and Jimmy G's vocals are just as raw and urgent. Still, the concept is a little tired."[7]

Track listing[]

  1. "Don't Bother Me" – 1:39
  2. "Sarasota" – 2:32
  3. "Dysfunctional Family" – 1:46
  4. "Shut Up" – 1:59
  5. "The Plan" – 1:35
  6. "Bitter" – 1:40
  7. "Greenbud" (Daniel Rey) – 2:26
  8. "What Will the Neighbors Think?" – 2:49
  9. "Bag of Snacks" – 2:06
  10. "Still Smokin'" – 2:42
  11. "Stay Gold" – 2:27

Personnel[]

  • Jimmy "G" Drescher – vocals
  • Todd "Youth" Schofield – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Rispler – bass
  • Eric "Goat" Arce – drums
  • Seaton "Raven" Handcock – saxophone
  • Jesse Malin – background vocals on "What Will The Neighbors Think?"
  • Recorded at Spa Studio, New York City, US
  • Produced by Daniel Rey
  • Engineered by Hillary Johnson
  • Assistant engineered by Patrick
  • Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music

References[]

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 6: MUZE. p. 74.CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. ^ "Murphy's Law | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (February 25, 2005). "New Wave of American Heavy Metal". Zonda Books Limited – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Murphy's Law and H2O Play Wednesday in S.L." Deseret News. August 9, 1996.
  6. ^ Cogan, Brian (2006). Encyclopedia of Punk Music and Culture. Greenwood Press. p. 133.
  7. ^ Jenkins, Mark (July 26, 1996). "Murphy's Law Repeats Itself" – via www.washingtonpost.com.

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