Hectic is the debut EP by the American ska punk band Operation Ivy.[2] It was released in January 1988 through Lookout! Records (LK 003). Hectic is credited as one of the first ska-core records.[3]
| Hectic | ||||
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| Released | January 1988 April 18, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | November 30, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Dangerous Rhythm in Oakland, California | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk, ska punk | |||
| Length | 10:39 | |||
| Label | Lookout![1] Hellcat | |||
| Producer | Kevin Army and Operation Ivy | |||
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In 1991, all 6 tracks from Hectic were later released on the self-titled compilation album, which also featured all the tracks from Energy and two tracks from the Turn It Around! compilation.[4] Hectic was re-released on 12-inch vinyl by Hellcat Records on April 18, 2012.
Larry Livermore, founder of Lookout! Records, has said that Lookout! was founded solely to release an Operation Ivy record. Lookout! Records was in fact started with simply a PO Box in order to release records by Livermore's own band, The Lookouts. This was said to emphasize Operation Ivy's importance in Lookout! Records' catalog. [citation needed]
Influence
editHectic is often overshadowed by Energy, mainly because the songs on Hectic are included on Energy. However, Hectic is widely regarded as the first ska-core record.
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Jesse Michaels, except where noted; all music is composed by Operation Ivy
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Junkie's Runnin' Dry" | 2:03 |
| 2. | "Here We Go Again" (intro lyrics by Lint) | 2:04 |
| 3. | "Hoboken" | 1:10 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yellin' in My Ear" | 1:31 |
| 2. | "Sleep Long" | 2:06 |
| 3. | "Healthy Body" | 1:40 |
| Total length: | 10:39 | |
Personnel
edit- Jesse Michaels – lead vocals
- Lint – guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on intro of "Here We Go Again"
- Matt McCall – bass, backing vocals
- Dave Mello – drums, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Pat Mello – backing vocals
Production
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Dave (October 13, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (March 2, 2012). "Hellcat Records to reissue Operation Ivy's "Hectic" EP on vinyl".
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Rancid". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ Records, Epitaph. "Operation Ivy - Operation Ivy" – via epitaph.com.
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