''Conglomerate International'' is the fourth

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by American

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band

Frodus Frodus (a.k.a. Frodus Conglomerate International, Frodus Sound Laboratories, FCI, Frodus Escape Plan, Frodus Deposit Insurance Corporation) was an American post-hardcore band formed in 1993 in Washington, D.C. by vocalist/guitarist Shelby Cinca ...

, released in 1998 through

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. The album focuses largely on the theme of

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Track listing

Personnel

Performers

*Nathan Burke - Bass, vocals *Jason Hamacher - Drums, backing vocals *Shelby Cinca - Guitar, vocals *Jonathan Kreinik - Guitar (on "Last View"), keyboards (on "Transmissions Of An Unknown Origin" and "Explosions")

Production

*Prof. Yaya - Layout, photography (credited as "Eye") *Tim Owen - Photography (Back cover and band photographs) *Uniphoto - Photography (Front cover) *Jonathan Kreinik - Production *

Kurt Ballou Kurt Ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for hardcore punk band Converge and for his prolific recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio. Early and ...

- Production on pre-production demos *Bruce Kane - Recording, mixing

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1998 albums Frodus albums