Nerf Herder is the debut album by Nerf Herder, released in 1996.[2] It was produced by Joey Cape and Ryan Greene.[3]

Nerf Herder
Studio album by
Released1996
Studio
GenrePop punk
Length30:25
Label
Producer
Nerf Herder chronology
Nerf Herder
(1996)
How to Meet Girls
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album was released as two nearly identical versions by two different labels—both in 1996. The first version was released by independent label My Records (owned by Joey Cape from Lagwagon) as the label's debut album. The second version was a reissue by major label Arista Records with slightly different inner artwork, redesigned disc artwork, and an alternate version of the song "Easy Mark." Using the original recording, the song's verses and bridge were rewritten and re-recorded because of similarities to lyrics from "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Down On Haley"2:23
2."Golfshirt"3:37
3."Sorry"2:52
4."Easy Mark"3:36
5."Van Halen"3:38
6."Diana"3:06
7."Nosering Girl"4:03
8."Annalee"2:02
9."You're Gonna Be The One Who's Sorry"1:52
10."I Only Eat Candy"3:16

Personnel

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Nerf Herder

  • Steve – drums, vocals
  • Parry – vocals, guitar
  • Charlie – bass, vocals

Technical

  • Recorded at Orange Whip Studios, Santa Barbara, CA
  • Additional tracking at Ryan's House (Fat Planet), Van Nuys, CA
  • Mixed at Ryan's House (Fat Planet)
  • Mastered at Oceanview Digital
  • Produced by Joey Cape and Ryan Greene
  • Recorded and mixed by Ryan Greene
  • Assistant engineer – Angus Cooke
  • Mastered by Joe Gastwirt

Artwork

  • Photos by Chappo
  • Layout at 3 AM

References

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  1. ^ Nerf Herder at AllMusic
  2. ^ Geek Rock: An Exploration of Music and Subculture. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 2014. p. 181.
  3. ^ Verna, Paul (Dec 7, 1996). "Nerf Herder Flies from My to Arista". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 49. p. 8.