I81B4U

I81B4U
EP by Gang Green
Released	1988
Recorded	Newbury Sound, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genre	Crossover Thrash Hardcore punk Speed Metal Thrash Metal
Length	15:05
Label	Roadrunner
Producer	Daniel Rey Ross Humphrey
Gang Green chronology
You Got It (1987) I81B4U (1988) Older... Budweiser (1989)

I81B4U was an EP from Boston hardcore punk / speed metal band, Gang Green. It was released in 1988, after the previous year's debut for Roadrunner Records, You Got It and before 1989's release, Older... Budweiser.

The title is a reference to Van Halen's album, OU812 released in the same year. I81B4U translates phonetically to "I Ate One Before You".

Overview[]

This EP shows the band's musical style as an intermediate point between hardcore punk and speed metal – also known as crossover thrash. Sing-along choruses and distinguished riffs combined with proficient guitar solos are trademarks of both of the former subgenres.

A few songs featured the band's trademark melodic mutant rock and roll style; "Bartender" and "Lost Chapter" have frequently been played during live shows.

Tracks 3 and 5 detail the love of loose women; the lyrics, including titles, contain noticeable sexual innuendo.

Track listing[]

• All songs written by Chris Doherty, unless stated

1. "Bartender" – 3:16
2. "Lost Chapter" (Joe Gittleman, Doherty) – 2:59
3. "Rent" – 2:07
4. "Put Her On Top" – 3:42
5. "Cum in U" – 3:02

Credits[]

• Chris Doherty – vocals, guitar
• Fritz Ericson – guitar
• Joe Gittleman – bass
• Brian Betzger – drums
• Recorded and mixed in 1988 at Newbury Sound, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Tracks 1, 2, and 4 produced by Daniel Rey
• Tracks 3 and 5 produced by Ross Humphrey
• Engineered by Drew Townson
• Mastered by Tom Coyne at Frankford/Wayne, New York City, USA
• Illustrations by Joel Adams

External links[]

• Taang Records band page
• Trouserpress entry for Gang Green
• More info on Gang Green