''Born on the First of July'' is the second album by the Canadian
pop punk band
Chixdiggit, released in 1998. It was reissued in 2013.
The band supported the album by touring with, among others, the
Groovie Ghoulies and the
Hi-Fives
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History
The band was formed in 1994 after drummer Al Sobrante (John Kiffmeyer) left the previous incarnations, The Ne'er Do Wells and Thee Shatners. Sobrante was replaced by ...
.
Its first single was "Chupacabras".
Production
The album was produced by
Ryan Greene. It was recorded at Sundae Sound, in Calgary, where the band's new drummer, Dave Alcock, worked as an engineer. ''Born on the First of July'' includes an unlisted cover version of
Sylvia's "
Nobody".
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Critical reception
The ''Deseret News
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'' wrote that "Ryan Greene's production ups the crunch quotient and downplays the melodic side, but it doesn't detract too much."Calgary Herald
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History
''The ...
'' thought that there was "nothing fancy to this 13-track, 24-minute disc of rock for suburban punks."[
'' The Hamilton Spectator'' deemed the album "snappy, melodic two-minute pop songs itha '77-era punk rock attack." The '' Windsor Star'' concluded that "Chixdiggit have produced a rollicking album that reflects the feeling of wild abandon they exude live." '' Broken Pencil'' called ''Born on the First of July'' "hard-driving classic Canadian rawk of the highest order ... Speedy loud guitars, action-arm drumming and husky, beer-tempered vocals deliver songs on summer fun, young love, and the first pangs of disillusionment."]
Track listing
All songs by KJ Jansen, unless otherwise noted.
# Gettin' Air - 1:33
# My Girl's Retro - 1:09
# Sikome Beach - 1:49
# Chupacabras - 2:00
# Quit Your Job - 0:25
# My Restaurant - 2:07
# Julianne - 1:04
# 20 Times - 2:28
# Ohio - 1:44
# Haven't Got Time For - 1:38
# 2000 Flushes - 0:58
# Brunette Summer - 4:33
# Nobody (Kye Fleming, Dennis Morgan
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According to one obi ...
) - 2:11
#* Track 13 is unlisted.
Musicians
* KJ Jansen - guitar, vocals
* Michael Eggermont - bass
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* Mark O'Flaherty - guitar
* Dave Alcock - drums
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References
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1998 albums
Chixdiggit albums
Honest Don's Records albums
Albums produced by Ryan Greene