The Record

by Fear

The Record cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 May 1982
  • Label: Slash
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 27:48
  • Community rating: 3.92/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: Spit Stix, Mann, Derf Scratch, Lee Ving, Philo Cramer

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Fear's legendary debut is a fiercely antagonistic, deliberately offensive pillar of the Los Angeles hardcore scene. Led by Lee Ving鈥檚 aggressive barks, the band delivers incredibly tight, blisteringly fast punk rock injected with dark, misanthropic sarcasm. 'The Record' remains a highly energetic, hilariously abrasive classic of American rebellion.

Genres

Descriptors: fast-paced, short-form, satirical, confrontational, ferocious, DIY, fast, bratty, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Let's Have a War (2:20)
  2. Beef Bologna (1:47)
  3. Camarillo (1:09)
  4. I Don't Care About You (1:50)
  5. New York's Alright If You Like Saxophones (2:08)
  6. Gimme Some Action (1:00)
  7. Foreign Policy (2:14)
  8. We Destroy the Family (1:54)
  9. I Love Livin' in the City (2:05)
  10. Disconnected (2:07)
  11. We Gotta Get Out of This Place (2:38)
  12. Fresh Flesh (1:44)
  13. Getting the Brush (2:32)
  14. No More Nothing (1:31)
  15. Fuck Christmas (0:45)

Credits

  • Fear - primary artist, producer
  • Derf Scratch - bass, saxophone, vocals, written-by, lead vocals
  • Spit Stix - drums
  • Bruce Barris - engineer
  • Gary Lubow - engineer, producer
  • Philo Cramer - guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Lee Ving - lead vocals, guitar, performer [concussion], written-by, bass
  • Barbara Biro Ving - photography by [back photos]
  • J. Ruby Productions Inc. - sleeve [package]
  • Mann And Weil - written-by

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