Into the Vortex is the second album by Hammerhead.[2] It was released in 1994 through Amphetamine Reptile Records.[3]
| Into the Vortex | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 31, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | January 1994 at Am Rep Recording Division, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||
| Genre | Noise rock | |||
| Length | 39:41 | |||
| Label | Amphetamine Reptile | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Critical reception
editPortland Mercury called the album "one of the finest releases in the storied history of Amphetamine Reptile Records."[4] The Seattle Times wrote that "the songs ... explode like pop supernovas – the music is packed so densely that it bursts into massive fireballs of rage."[5] Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981–1996 called Into the Vortex "among the most intense and enjoyable albums to come out of indie rock's less friendly back streets."[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Hammerhead
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Swallow" | 4:16 |
| 2. | "The Starline Locomotive" | 5:30 |
| 3. | "Zesta" | 2:28 |
| 4. | "All This Is Yours" | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Brest" | 4:18 |
| 6. | "Double Negative" | 3:23 |
| 7. | "Empty Angel" | 4:43 |
| 8. | "Galaxy 66" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Journey to the Center of Tetnus 4" | 7:11 |
Personnel
edit- Hammerhead
- Paul Erickson – bass guitar, vocals
- Jeff Mooridian Jr. – drums
- Paul Sanders – guitar, vocals
- Production and additional personnel
- Tom Hazelmyer – cover art
- Tim Mac – recording
References
edit- ^ Fennessy, Kathleen C. "Into the Vortex". Allmusic. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Hammerhead | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Robbins, Ira (2007). "Hammerhead". Trouser Press. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Hammerhead, Qui and Drunk Dad". Portland Mercury.
- ^ "Hammerhead's Music Full Of Noise And Rage | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com.
- ^ Earles, Andrew (September 15, 2014). Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981–1996. Voyageur Press. ISBN 9780760346488 – via Google Books.
External links
edit- Into The Vortex at Discogs (list of releases)