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band

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, compiling the band's recordings from 1987 to 1989. It was released January 22, 2002 through

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as a sequel to 2000's '' Complete History Volume One''. Together, the two ''Complete History'' albums collect nearly all of the band's recorded output. While ''Volume One'' included contributions from a number of musicians—as singer John Stabb and drummer Marc Alberstad were the band's only constant members from 1980 to 1986—''Volume Two'' is entirely composed of recordings by the band's final lineup of Stabb, guitarist Tom Lyle, bass guitarist J. Robbins, and drummer Peter Moffett.

Reception

Jack Rabid of

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gave ''Complete History Volume Two'' three stars out of five, calling it "a rare case where a Volume Two is the far superior" and attributing the addition of Robbins and Moffett with completing Government Issue's evolution from "an inferior hardcore-thrash band" to something more original. He cited ''You'' as the turning point, calling it "a quantum leap in hefty, precise, pure power" and stating that " obbins and Moffett'sadded harmonies (especially), superb playing, chops, and dexterity fit perfect with Stabb and guitarist Tom Lyle's clear plan to cut all ties with lame hardcore cretins — while maintaining the big-guitar edge and bomb-running melodies of their punk roots." He noted elements of psychedelic rock in the music and hints of The Damned in Stabb's singing, and remarked that the addition of ''Crash'' and the second disc of live recordings "makes 'Volume Two''an even more rock-solid pick-up."

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Government Issue. ;Disc one ;Disc two

Personnel

Band

* John Stabb – lead

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* Tom Lyle –

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, producer (tracks 1–11 and 13–22 on disc 1) * J. Robbins –

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, lead vocals on "Crash" * Peter Moffett – drums,

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(tracks 13–22 on disc 1)

Production

* Jim Fox – recording engineer (tracks 1–11 and 13–22 on disc 1) * Chris Biondo – additional recording (tracks 1–11 on disc 1) * Eric L. – mix engineer (tracks 13–22 on disc 1) * Rob Bowers – recording engineer (tracks 1–13 on disc 2), mix engineer (tracks 28 and 29 on disc 2) * Jerry Williams – mix engineer (tracks 14–27 on disc 2) * Doug Johnston – recording engineer for this compilation * Jeff Caudill – art direction and design

References

{{Reflist 2002 compilation albums Government Issue albums Dr. Strange Records albums