''Slow Motion Riot'' is the third studio album by American
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...
band,
98 Mute
98 Mute was an American hardcore punk band from Hermosa Beach, California, United States. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on severa ...
. It was released on
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and emo bands ...
on June 6, 2000. It followed their 1998 album, ''
Class Of 98'', and in 2002, ''
After the Fall'' marked their swansong as they split up shortly afterwards.
Overview
The band's musical development saw them slow down and lengthen their songs considerably. The guitars are heavier and have a more downtuned tone. The lyrics have been variously described as "uplifting", "feel good" and "positive".
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Track listing
*All songs written by 98 Mute
98 Mute was an American hardcore punk band from Hermosa Beach, California, United States. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on severa ...
#"Slow Motion Riot" – 2:57
#"Could This Be" – 3:15
#"Hit You Back" – 3:23
#"Fight Of Your Life" – 3:09
#"If We Quit" – 2:54
#"Send In The Clowns" – 3:24
#"Survive" – 2:44
#"Judge & Jury" – 3:22
#"Crack" – 2:44
#"Simpler Days" – 3:11
#"Never Forget" – 3:12
#"You Can't Lose" – 3:26
#"Count On Me" – 2:43
#"Wounds" – 3:28
#"It's Your Move" – 3:42
Personnel
* Pat Ivie – vocals
* Jason Page – guitar
* Doug Weems – bass
* Justin Thirsk – drums
* Recorded at Stall #2, Redondo Beach, California, USA
* Produced and mixed by Fletcher Dragge and Darian Rundall
* Engineered by Darian Rundall
* Mastered at Oasis Mastering
References
External links
98 Mute official websiteEpitaph Records band pageTheologian Records website
2000 albums
98 Mute albums
Epitaph Records albums
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