Released April 27, 1999 Producer Andrew Williams Artist Old 97's Label Elektra Records | Length 46:45 Fight Songs
(1999) Early Tracks EP
(2000) Release date 27 April 1999 | |
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Recorded Kingsway in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Genres Alternative country, Rock music, Country rock Similar Old 97's albums, Alternative country albums | ||
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Fight Songs is the fourth studio album by American alternative country band Old 97's, first released on April 27, 1999. It features the song "Murder (Or a Heart Attack)", which was named one of the top songs of all time by Blender magazine.
Contents
The group's second record on Elektra Records, Fight Songs is more slick and pop-oriented than the group's previous efforts, a trend continued on 2001's Satellite Rides. The song "Crash on the Barrelhead" is rumored to be targeted at alt-country rival, Ryan Adams, while "Murder..." was inspired by a cat owned by singer Miller's roommate in Los Angeles.
Track listing
All songs written by Rhett Miller, Ken Bethea, Murry Hammond and Philip Peeples.
- "Jagged" - 3:27
- "Lonely Holiday" - 4:08
- "Oppenheimer" - 3:28
- "Indefinitely" - 3:41
- "What We Talk About" - 4:10
- "Crash on the Barrelhead" (vocals by Murry Hammond) - 2:39
- "Murder (or a Heart Attack)" - 3:41
- "Alone So Far" - 4:17
- "Busted Afternoon" - 3:11
- "Nineteen" - 3:41
- "Let the Idiot Speak" - 3:43
- "Valentine" (vocals by Murry Hammond) - 3:08
Personnel
Old 97's
Additional Musicians
Songs
1Jagged3:27
2Lonely Holiday4:08
3Oppenheimer3:27
References
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