''I81B4U'' was an EP from

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band,

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. It was released in 1988, after the previous year's debut for Roadrunner Records, ''

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's album, ''

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'' 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

and

– also known as

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. 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

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Track listing

*All songs written by Chris Doherty, unless stated #"Bartender" – 3:16 #"Lost Chapter" (Joe Gittleman, Doherty) – 2:59 #"Rent" – 2:07 #"Put Her On Top" – 3:42 #"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,

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, USA * Illustrations by Joel Adams

External links

Taang Records band pageTrouserpress entry for Gang Green
{{Authority control Gang Green albums 1988 EPs Albums produced by Daniel Rey