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Into Another
"Into Another" is a song by Skid Row. It was a single from their third album, '' Subhuman Race''. The song was released in 1995 and written by bandmates Rachel Bolan and Dave "the Snake" Sabo. This is the last single Skid Row released with Sebast ...
's third full-length album, released on September 12, 1995 on Hollywood Records.
Background and recording
The band recorded the album at Seattle's London Bridge Studios in Seattle, WA, with producer Rick Parashar who
Richie Birkenhead
Richie Birkenhead (born Richard James Birkenhead; August 23, 1965) is an American rock musician and creative director. He was a singer, songwriter and guitarist of late '80s New York hardcore bands Underdog and Youth of Today, and went on in th ...
described as "the most down to earth, unpretentious, coolest guy in the world."
The band spent three weeks recording the album. In an interview, Birkenhead said, "There are a few layers, like on some songs we have an acoustic guitars, or on "Regarding Earthlings" there is a tamboura way back in the mix. Also on the song "May I", I play a
Wurlitzer
The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to as simply Wurlitzer, is an American company started in Cincinnati in 1853 by German immigrant (Franz) Rudolph Wurlitzer. The company initially imported stringed, woodwind and brass instruments ...
."
Release and reception
The opening track on the album, "Mutate Me," was released as a music video, directed by Fred Stuhr. The second single, "T.A.I.L." was also released as a video, directed by Noah Bogen. The track fared well on radio, climbing to #39 on the Billboard Single chart in 1996.
Ultimately the album failed to make an impact on the charts, with the band blaming the label for "terrible distribution and promotion." The album is currently unavailable in the iTunes Music Store, which Birkenhead blames on Hollywood Records, saying the label "deliberately shelved and deleted stuff from catalogs." As of February 2, 2024 the album is now available on streaming services.
Track listing
Personnel
Into Another
* Richie Birkenhead - vocals, Wurlitzer organ
* Peter Moses – guitars
* Tony Bono – bass
* Drew Thomas – drums, congas
Additional Musicians
* Victor Axelrod - Hammond B3 organ
Production and recording
*
Rick Parashar
Rakesh "Rick" Parashar (December 13, 1963 – August 14, 2014) was an American record producer, recording engineer and musician. Along with his brother Raj, he founded London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington, in 1985. During his career he wo ...
- Engineer, Mixing, Producer
* John Plum - Engineer
* Ray Martin - Engineer
* Greg Griffith - Assistant Engineer
* George Marino - Mastering
* Geoff Ott - Assistant Engineer
References
External links
"Mutate Me" Music Video"T.A.I.L." Music Video
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1995 albums
Into Another (band) albums