''Dedicated'' is a full-length album by the
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Murphy's Law
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. It was released by Another Planet in 1996.
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The album is dedicated to the former bass guitar player Chuck Valle, who was killed in 1994. 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.
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Production
The album was produced by Daniel Rey. He also wrote "Green Bud".
The personnel differed from previous recordings, but Jimmy G Drescher's vocals still provided the sound's basis.
Critical reception
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'' 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."
Track listing
*All songs written by Murphy's Law
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, unless stated
#"Don't Bother Me" – 1:39
#"Sarasota" – 2:32
#"Dysfunctional Family" – 1:46
#"Shut Up" – 1:59
#"The Plan" – 1:35
#"Bitter" – 1:40
#"Greenbud" (Daniel Rey) – 2:26
#"What Will the Neighbors Think?" – 2:49
#"Bag of Snacks" – 2:06
#"Still Smokin'" – 2:42
#"Stay Gold" – 2:27
Personnel
* Jimmy "G" Drescher – vocals
* Todd "Youth" Schofield – guitar, backing vocals
* Dean Rispler – bass guitar
* Eric "Goat" Arce – drums
* Seaton "Raven" Handcock – saxophone
* Jesse Malin
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– background vocals on "What Will The Neighbors Think?"
* Recorded at Spa Studio, New York City
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* Produced by Daniel Rey
* Engineered by Hillary Johnson
* Assistant engineered by Patrick Shroads
* Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
References
External links
Murphy's Law official website
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1996 albums
Murphy's Law (band) albums
Albums produced by Daniel Rey