''Blue'' (stylized as ''blue'') is the second

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by American punk rock band

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. It was released on September 25, 1992, by

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on compact disc,

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and

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. The release was their second to be recorded at Westbeach Recorders studio in

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and produced by Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz; co-produced by Donnell Cameron. The album's artwork was designed by vocalist and rhythm guitarist David Smalley's wife, Caroline Murphy Smalley, in collaboration with Epitaph Records' contract art director Joy Aoki and illustrator Michael Koelsch. ''Blue'' was Down by Law's final release to feature the band's original line-up, as drummer David Nazworthy, lead guitarist Christopher Bagarozzi and bass guitarist Edward Urlik left immediately after the completion of its promotional tour.

Track listing

Songwriting credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Down by Law * David Smalley - Vocals, rhythm guitar * David Nazworthy - Drums; vocals on "Turn Away" * Edward Urlik - Bass guitar; vocals on "Finally Here" * Christopher Bagarozzi - Lead guitar Production and design * Brett Gurewitz - Producer * Donnell Cameron - Producer, engineer * Joe Peccerillo - Engineer * Joy Aoki - Artwork * Michael Koelsch - Artwork * Caroline Murphy Smalley - Design, photography

References

External links

* * Down by Law (band) albums 1992 albums Epitaph Records albums Album covers by Michael Koelsch {{1990s-punk-rock-album-stub